Whistler on a Wednesday
Posted by: Colin
/ added: 02.15.2008
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Whistler, BC: To be honest, I wasn?t really expecting much out of the skiing this Wednesday. Sure, I was at Whistler to ski with my dad?always a good time?but there was only an inch of new snow upon arrival at the gondola for first tracks breakfast. We were treated, however, to alpenglow across the valley as the first bluebird day in a week broke over the Coast Mountains. And a buffet at the roundhouse lodge was a nice way to get things started above the village. When the call went through the lodge that the lifts were spinning it was time to get out for a few warm up laps and to my surprise the familiar sounds of avo control floated down from Whistler bowl. Apparently the peak had been closed for a day and there was fresh snow up top. A quick run to the Peak Chair set us on top of around 6 inches of windblown fresh?fast, soft snow, perfect for high speed turns in the open alpine bowls.
After a couple laps under the chair there were plenty of lines left to be plundered and the typical Whistler show was going off?people hucking the highly visible cliffs looker?s right of the Peak Chair and collecting their yard sales to the heckling of the lineup. As the crowd dispersed into the Harmony and Symphony Bowls they left plenty of fresh lines still available if you were willing to hike a little.
Blue skies and untracked snow is about as good as it gets. Not bad for a Wednesday with only an inch of fresh.
Photo: Bruce Rowles
Comments:
Posted by peter chrzanowski on Feb 26th, 2008 @ 4:16 pm
extreme film course / Whistler April 13-20
Dear Ski Journal
I am hosting an extreme film making course in Whistler during the Telus World Ski and snowboard Festival, April 13-20 .
Perhaps you can give me a plug for it on your website, newsletters etc. and we can crosspromote each other. Write Up below;
Ski Like a Pro, Shoot Like Scorsese: Looking to add that extra oomph to the videos you post to YouTube? Or perhaps you desire to enter the realm of professional action sports video production? Either way, you're sure to learn plenty during an intensive week-long adventure ski and snowboard film making course hosted by noted Whistler videographer Peter ? Peru ? Chrzanowski, April 13 ? 20. This six-day, seven-night tutorial with Peter Peru?s Extreme Film & Expedition School is focused on techniques required to shoot adventure documentary films. As an added feature, sessions are also designed to complement events running at the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival, slated at the same time. Need a movie set to get the action rolling? You?ve already got it, thanks to the festival?s array of ski and snowboard events, evening parties and bounty of workshops. During the day, students will hit the slopes to ski and snowboards and shoot video in various situations. Evenings will be spent reviewing and critiquing footage, learning in-camera editing techniques, and delving into the business side of film making. As a bonus, a selected filmography of chosen works will be shown each evening. Cost is $3,000 and includes all meals (three gourmet meals a day, including a box lunch), accommodation, lift tickets, a backcountry day with a guide, as well as all instruction, guest lecturers, and films. All in the spirit of film, photography and adventure. Think that?s it? One of the most anticipated events at the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival is the 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown, featuring would-be Scorseses shooting and submitting their work for $15,000 in cash and prizes. With just 72 hours to film, edit and produce a five minute short during the festival, the Showdown spawns a concentrated burst of creative energy in Whistler that matches the non-stop action of live music, ski and snowboard competitions and other cultural showcases. The Gala Screening of finalists launches some of the hottest new talents in Canada. And if you?re part of Peter?s crew, you?ll certainly have an edge for next year. web explorex dot net; CLICK NEWS FLASH, also whistler2008 dot com Petercperu @ yahoo.ca , 604-813-2200 cel / voice
I am hosting an extreme film making course in Whistler during the Telus World Ski and snowboard Festival, April 13-20 .
Perhaps you can give me a plug for it on your website, newsletters etc. and we can crosspromote each other. Write Up below;
Ski Like a Pro, Shoot Like Scorsese: Looking to add that extra oomph to the videos you post to YouTube? Or perhaps you desire to enter the realm of professional action sports video production? Either way, you're sure to learn plenty during an intensive week-long adventure ski and snowboard film making course hosted by noted Whistler videographer Peter ? Peru ? Chrzanowski, April 13 ? 20. This six-day, seven-night tutorial with Peter Peru?s Extreme Film & Expedition School is focused on techniques required to shoot adventure documentary films. As an added feature, sessions are also designed to complement events running at the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival, slated at the same time. Need a movie set to get the action rolling? You?ve already got it, thanks to the festival?s array of ski and snowboard events, evening parties and bounty of workshops. During the day, students will hit the slopes to ski and snowboards and shoot video in various situations. Evenings will be spent reviewing and critiquing footage, learning in-camera editing techniques, and delving into the business side of film making. As a bonus, a selected filmography of chosen works will be shown each evening. Cost is $3,000 and includes all meals (three gourmet meals a day, including a box lunch), accommodation, lift tickets, a backcountry day with a guide, as well as all instruction, guest lecturers, and films. All in the spirit of film, photography and adventure. Think that?s it? One of the most anticipated events at the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival is the 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown, featuring would-be Scorseses shooting and submitting their work for $15,000 in cash and prizes. With just 72 hours to film, edit and produce a five minute short during the festival, the Showdown spawns a concentrated burst of creative energy in Whistler that matches the non-stop action of live music, ski and snowboard competitions and other cultural showcases. The Gala Screening of finalists launches some of the hottest new talents in Canada. And if you?re part of Peter?s crew, you?ll certainly have an edge for next year. web explorex dot net; CLICK NEWS FLASH, also whistler2008 dot com Petercperu @ yahoo.ca , 604-813-2200 cel / voice
