The day before the first winter snow storm hits Vancouver, and Whistler gets its first causality.

Whistler, BC, Canada, home of the 2010 winter Olympics, was hit with an unfortunate accident when 10 people were injured after skiers and snowboarders were evacuated from this ski hill, when the Whistler Excalibur Gondola support tower collapsed.

Not the best image Whistler wants to portray considering this will be the home of the Olympic site. The Whistler Blackcomb gondola tower snapped in half, leaving no threatening injuries to its passengers. However, more than 50 skiers and snowboarders were rescued during this incident. (more…)

Still looking for your Whistler accommodation for the upcoming 2010 winter Olympics at Whistler Blackcomb mountain? Bamja.com – Whistler accommodations and vacation rentals, offers the availability of owner direct vacation rentals for the olympic event. See 2010 whistler accommodations to view some of the rental available.

I can tell you, it’s not going to be cheap to stay in Whistler during the Olympics. The average price range for a vacation rental in Whistler seems to be 2 to +8 times the average price during the regular winter season, and the peak seasons. But locals from Vancouver and Whistler, and tourists to the 2010 Olympics can take advantage of the accommodations rates by staying in groups.

According to the current vacation rental accommodations in Whistler listed at Bamja, the average price range is between $750 to (more…)