Whistler accommodations for World Cup 2008
It’s coming. The first international competition on trails designed for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler. TELUS presents the 2008 Whistler World Cup Alpine Ski Races from February 18 - February 24. Scheduled events include feature Men’s Super G, Women’s Downhill, Men’s Slalom, and Women’s Super Combined events. Whistler Mountain’s Wild Card, Jimmy’s Joker, and Lower Franz’s will provide the terrain for the women’s events. Men’s events will showcase on the mountain’s Upper and Lower Dave Murray runs. Hosting such an important international competition brings Whistler Blackcomb in Whistler Canada one step closer to the ultimate goal of being a leader in alpine ski-racing prior to the 2010 Olympics. Whistler Canada is already ranked the best ski resort for vacations. Now it’s proving to be at the top of the list for serious international athletic competitions.
If you are traveling to Whistler for the 2008 World Cup, you probably already have your Whistler lodging. Be sure to check out the fabulous entertainment planned for the weekend. Stop by Village Square to check out any of these live concerts:
- Black Swade
- DJ Short Fuse
- Hedley
- The Johnstones
- DJ Foxy Moron
- K-OS
- Shad
- DJ Vinyl Ritchie
The bands represent an eclectic range of musical genres to entertain a diverse and enthusiastic crowd of winter sports athletes and fans.
Are you interested in volunteering your time and energy to help run such a spectacular weekend event? Event organizers for the Whistler World Cup Alpine Ski Races can use you. The community will welcome athletes and fans from across the globe for this event. The more community support and involvement, the better the town can accommodate its guests. Volunteers are especially needed for Event Services, like spectator marshalling and crowd control, and Transportation, such as parking or load zone attendants. Check the Whister Alpine Events site for complete details. Getting involved in the Whistler World Cup will give you tremendous experience for the 2010 Winter Olympics. They will be here before you know it.
It’s only February 2008, and it feels like the 2010 Winter Games are just around the corner. How exciting that Whistler Canada is so motivated and determined to make it’s community the top in the world for travelers and world-class athletes alike. Now is the time to plan your Whistler vacation. It’s likely that as the 2010 Winter Olympics get closer, finding Whistler accommodations will become very, very challenging.
