Author: Layla Foster
Layla Foster
Layla Foster is a dedicated local journalist based in Whistler with over 11 years of reporting experience. She holds a degree in Communications from Simon Fraser University and has contributed to Global News BC and The Pique Newsmagazine. Layla is a passionate advocate for mountain community issues, sustainable tourism, and mental health awareness, and is an active member of the Canadian Association of Journalists.
Whistler Blackcomb is preparing for its 60th anniversary ski season, with Vail Resorts announcing November 21, 2025, as the target opening date for the 2025-26 winter season. The resort plans to celebrate the milestone year with new “Wonder Routes,” a network of trails, waypoints, and stops designed to showcase the mountain’s terrain and après-ski culture. Whistler Blackcomb will also host the World Ski and Snowboard Festival again in April. The season is expected to run through May, depending on snow conditions, offering visitors and passholders more than six months of skiing and snowboarding. Epic Passes for the 2025-26 season are…
Whistler Blackcomb is preparing for a landmark winter as the resort gears up for its 60th anniversary ski season. The official target opening date for the 2025–26 season is November 21, pending weather conditions. Skiers and snowboarders can look forward to an extended season that is expected to run through May, offering more than six months of mountain adventure. This anniversary year is especially important for the resort, which has become one of the most recognized ski destinations in the world. To mark the milestone, Whistler Blackcomb will introduce “Wonder Routes,” a network of trails and stops designed to highlight…
Whistler summer ski camps, a cornerstone for training top freeskiers and snowboarders, have officially come to an end. The iconic high-glacier slopes of Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia will no longer host summer snow camps, marking the close of a decades-long tradition. Momentum Camps, the long-running summer program at Whistler Blackcomb, announced earlier in March 2025 that summer ski camps would be canceled indefinitely. The news shocked the skiing and snowboarding communities, which have relied on the mountain’s reliable summer snow for elite training and development. On May 21, 2025, Whistler Blackcomb provided further details about the difficult decision. The…
Whistler Blackcomb targets November 21 for the 2025-26 ski season opening. The resort is preparing for its 60th anniversary with new experiences for skiers and snowboarders. The resort will introduce “Wonder Routes,” a network of trails and stops highlighting both the mountain’s terrain and its après-ski culture. Visitors can also look forward to the World Ski and Snowboard Festival, returning in April. The 2025-26 season is expected to run through May, weather permitting, offering more than six months of skiing and snowboarding for passholders and guests. Epic Passes remain available at the lowest fall price until September 1. The 2025-26…
Parts of Whistler Blackcomb will remain closed on Monday after multiple cougar sightings over the weekend. Officials say public safety is the top priority as they continue monitoring the area. The latest encounters were reported Sunday morning near the Blackcomb side of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. The Ascent Trail, Blackcomb bike trails, and the Creekside and Garbanzo Zones will stay closed while conservation officers investigate. A young family recalled a close encounter on a trail just before noon. They said a woman on the trail was trapped between two cougars—one above and one below her—before she managed to scare…
Whistler, BC, is set to host the world’s most elite mountain bikers for the 20th Anniversary of Crankworx Red Bull Joyride on August 16, 2025. Riders will perform extreme tricks and high-flying stunts in the famous “Boneyard” at Whistler Mountain Bike Park. This event is one of North America’s largest mountain biking competitions. Fans will see top athletes push the limits of skill, speed, and creativity. Spectators can watch from the base area, known in winter as the Skier’s Plaza. For a closer view, fans can hike up the mountain and find a spot along the fence line. Crowds could…
Whistler Blackcomb is introducing new parking options for the upcoming 2025-26 winter season. The changes follow a successful trial of a carpool program last year and are aimed at making arrivals smoother and more flexible for guests. The resort operator announced the updates in a press release on July 30. The improvements will affect parking from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekends, holiday Mondays, and during the peak festive period from December 27 to 31, 2025. The new plan will include both reservation-based carpool parking and general parking in select resort-operated lots. These options are in addition to the…
Whistler, Canada turns into a colourful mountain escape once summer ends and the air gets crisp. Famous for winter sports, the town shines in fall too. Leaves turn gold and orange, and the air feels fresh and cool. Fewer visitors mean quiet trails and more space to enjoy the outdoors. If you love nature, action, or peace, Whistler fall adventures offer it all. In September and October, the town hosts three major running events. These races attract people from around the world. The Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB happens on September 27–28. It is one of the toughest and most…