Whistler Blackcomb is consistently Ranked the No.1 Ski Resort in North America
Whistler Blackcomb has more terrain than anywhere else in North America with 8.171 acres. During Games time, Whistler Blackcomb will be over 90 per cent open for skiers and riders to enjoy. That’s still more terrain than any other ski resort in North America!
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As a true four-season resort, Whistler Blackcomb has a story to tell every day of the week, every week of the year. We are looking to share with the world what makes this place so special, inspiring people from all over the world to visit for years to come. We need your help to do this and work to ensure you have the tools that you need to tell Whistler Blackcomb stories. Here you'll find the basics regarding resources and tools available to you.
Please remember, we'd love to see your work! The PR team would appreciate a copy of any resulting stories or films for our media archives. Our address is 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler BC, V0N 1B4.
Use of high resolution images from our media photo library is available for editorial purposes. Images include skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking, lifestyle, events and activities are available. For other Whistler images, Tourism Whistler’s Brooke Darling will be able to assist.
Click here to link to the photo library where you can download high resolution images.
B-roll is available in hard copy format currently but we are working hard to provide a downloadable option shortly. Please e-mail us to let us know what format you prefer, either Beta SP or Mini DV. HD footage is available in limited quantities online and in-resort through a hard drive transfer. Let us know the images/shots you’re looking for and please allow two weeks for us to process your request.
If you would like to receive our media releases, please sign up here. http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/media/signup.htm
A historical archive of our releases is available here (link to archive section of MK)
For further requests for information, contact: publicrelations@intrawest.com
If you are planning to be in Whistler this coming February, please fill in the advanced registration form. Whistler Blackcomb will have a media hub located in the Westin Hotel that will support the overarching Whistler Media House located in MY Place.
The Whistler Blackcomb Media Hub will be open from February 10-28 and will be the one stop shop for all media inquired in February. If you have accreditation for the Whistler Media House, you automatically have accreditation for the Whistler Blackcomb Media Hub. Filling out the advanced registration form above will help us understand your needs to best assist you. See you in February!
Whistler Blackcomb hosts dozens of film and photography crews each year. Please read this document for more information.
Due to increased media volumes for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, there is a commercial filming black-out in effect from October 13, 2009 to March 31, 2010.
A media rate or complimentary lift tickets and rentals may be issued to media, photographers and/or filmmakers directly responsible for producing the project or piece subject to the discretion of the PR Department.
If you are a freelancer, please be prepared to provide a letter of assignment or contact information for the publication you are writing for.
Please submit a formal ticket request at least 48 hours prior to arrival to publicrelations@intrawest.com
At Games Time, lift tickets will be available at the Whistler Blackcomb Media Hub.
Moving around on Whistler Blackcomb is best accomplished on skis or a snowboard. If you don’t ski, there are many vantage points that can be accessed as a sightseer via the Whistler Village Gondola and the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.
For safety reasons, filming while in motion on a snowmobile is not permitted on either mountain. We request that TV crews get in touch with our office well in advance to ensure there is time to work out a suitable logistical plan.
Please note: Whistler Blackcomb does not own or operate any accommodation. For this request, we recommend you contact the Tourism Whistler Media Relations Department.
Please review the Visiting Media section of the Tourism Whistler website for further information. http://mediaroom.tourismwhistler.com/media/
