The Mountain has been open for skiing for 6 days yet there is little sign of winter on the west side trails, at least on the lower elevations.

Whistler Bike Guide (WBG) has launched its 2009 line up of cross country mountain bike tours. New for 2009 is a shift to a different style of accommodation in the package offerings.

My skis are tuned my lift pass is purchased and we're waiting for mother nature to dump copious amounts of white stuff on the hills above.