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shibzilla - Nov 10, 2007 - 11:07 AM
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I'm looking to go for the season to whistler or similar next year. I want to go before i grow up, and I'm planning now so i can save plenty of money.

This is just a feeler thread to see if anyone else has been thinking the same way. I will go on my own, but would like to travel with someone.

I have no other arangements yet other than the pure determination that i am going Laughing

Oz. - Nov 10, 2007 - 12:03 PM
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Yeah I am planing on doing a whistler season 08/09 already in the process of saving! Same reasons as you! Ill be 26 next year so need to get it done!

shibzilla - Nov 10, 2007 - 01:36 PM
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cool well we'll keep this thread running.

I'm going on the winter bash this year if your going.

i'm really hoping to go to whistler. Hopefully i'll get enough money together so i only have to work around 2 nights / days per week

Oz. - Nov 10, 2007 - 02:54 PM
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Trying to do the bash but my house mate has just deicded that he is moving out and heading back up to Carlisle! So trying to find a place and money for deposit and do the bash!!

EDIT: where you from?

shibzilla - Nov 10, 2007 - 04:55 PM
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best way to describe it is just outside of sheffield. where you from?

thats the only trouble with house mates, that and they always eat your food Laughing

Oz. - Nov 10, 2007 - 05:00 PM
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I know sheff fairly well Razz

Spent fair bit of time there going clubbing!

Live in manchester city centre at the mo! Although looks like I might be having to head to fallowfield/didsbury way! Tell me about it given me like 3 weeks notice! Although never had any issue with food!

Bassett - Nov 12, 2007 - 12:45 PM
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I'll be doing 08/09 season in whistler too, currently saving like crazy Smile

shibzilla - Nov 12, 2007 - 01:00 PM
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cool, will be good to get to know a few people who are doing the same thing next year.

Oz. - Nov 12, 2007 - 08:25 PM
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Bassett wrote:

I'll be doing 08/09 season in whistler too, currently saving like crazy Smile

Cool another Manc Very Happy

Where abouts in Manc are you fella?

stupidstu89 - Nov 12, 2007 - 08:42 PM
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Room for a southerner? I think if I start planning now I could do it next season, not sure though, maybe get the art foundation out the way first (read; waste of time).

Oz. - Nov 12, 2007 - 08:56 PM
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The more the merrier I!

Bassett - Nov 13, 2007 - 10:28 AM
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Alright Oz, living in salford quays at the minute but I'm thinking of moving back to my folks sometime early next year to help with the saving. Its good getting this thread going so we can get to know each other a bit before we get out there Smile

shibzilla - Nov 13, 2007 - 10:39 AM
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I can't wait to go been putting it off for too long. Mainly due to buying cars Laughing

probably a good idea would be all go to the summer bash if available to put names to faces

Jaded_Parrot - Nov 13, 2007 - 10:41 AM
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I wana do a season out there too, hopefully next year but saving isn't exactly going according to plan!

If your all planning on getting visa's then you really need to look into it now as they go super fast if your not a student.

Check www.bunac.org/

Oz. - Nov 13, 2007 - 11:37 AM
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@ Bassett ahh your just round the corner from me, I live in Castlefield. But considering moving to some cheapo place to try and save. No way could I cope going back to the folks house for more than 2/3 weeks!

@ Jaded_Parrot yeah I have seen the bunac site but think I am just goign to bum the whole season, come back beginning of april possibly, do some temp work or medical volunteer and then head back out to do a whole year out there with a working visa.

Jaded_Parrot - Nov 13, 2007 - 11:42 AM
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Was aimed more at Shibs as he said he was guna work 2/3 nights a week.

Id rather bum it aswell but might sort a visa out just incase the savings still goin quite bad

Oz. - Nov 13, 2007 - 12:21 PM
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Aye I can prob a bit of matched betting if funds get low which usually bring me in about £100 in a week.

If to theres always begging the folks lol ive worked for the past 9 years a little break would be good!

Jaded_Parrot - Nov 13, 2007 - 12:36 PM
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Oz. wrote:

Ive worked since i was 13 with a paperround. Now sit in an office bored silly gettin paid about the same money i was gettin on my paper round Mad

Now at 24 i still have nothing to show for it! super! Rolling Eyes

Oz. - Nov 13, 2007 - 12:46 PM
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If we count paper rounds to its been 12 years!!!

Yeah tell me about it I am 25 and up untill a year ago I was the same, well actually I still don't have anything to show for it apart from a mashed credit history Razz

Jaded_Parrot - Nov 13, 2007 - 12:49 PM
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Ive been trying to avoid it but i think a 2nd job is guna have to come into play

Oz. - Nov 13, 2007 - 12:54 PM
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Always become a human guinea pig? Some places pay up to £4k if you have to do a 28 day residential stay with them.

I am considering doing a shorter one before I go away if I don't have the money.

Dazzler74 - Nov 13, 2007 - 12:59 PM
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I remember starting a similar thread last year for whistler this season!!!

3 weeks til I leave after a year and a half of waiting.....

good luck in your season plans.....it'll soon come around!

Jaded_Parrot - Nov 13, 2007 - 12:59 PM
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desperate times and all that! dont fancy having my fingers n toes turned black like those guys in the news a few months ago

Denizen - Nov 13, 2007 - 06:56 PM
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Jaded_Parrot wrote:

desperate times and all that! dont fancy having my fingers n toes turned black like those guys in the news a few months ago

Ha, nothing wrong with that round here, just claim it as frostbite from a solo trip out into the wilderness. Will win you many extra man points at the bar!

Oz. - Nov 25, 2007 - 12:47 PM
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Denizen wrote:

Jaded_Parrot wrote:

desperate times and all that! dont fancy having my fingers n toes turned black like those guys in the news a few months ago

Ha, nothing wrong with that round here, just claim it as frostbite from a solo trip out into the wilderness. Will win you many extra man points at the bar!

Haha pass it off as happening on exploits in AK back country riding some epic first descents!!

But yeah place in manc is offering like 3.5K for a 24 days guinea pig thing, wouldnt wanna turn out like those guys from london though!

shibzilla - Nov 25, 2007 - 03:08 PM
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3 weeks til I leave after a year and a half of waiting.....

Have a good time dazzler > wish I was going this year though money is an issue.

I can't wait for it to come around > though thinking about wage packets i get before i'm planning on going i'm slightly worried.

If I save up enough to bum it for the season, that's what I want to do Smile

Dazzler74 - Nov 25, 2007 - 03:21 PM
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I couldnt afford to go to whistler at all but I made the decision to go!!!

basically, I booked my accommodation, paid the deposit which meant no way out...

it has been difficult but with 10 days to go, it is all paid for, I have enough money to last for 3.5 month swithout having to work..

booking it focusses the mind otherwise you just daydream about it and never get it done!

I am 33 next month so its never too late..

though the amount of snowboarders I know who are 18-25 who think buying a pimped car is more important than doing a season...or think their reasons for not going are actually valid, when they are just excuses..

get it booked, then sort the cash out...you will find the money...

pricey74 - Nov 25, 2007 - 03:38 PM
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Try and keep your thread going shibs. Dazzler started the 07/08 thread what seems like yonks ago, but I can't believe its come round so quick, 3 days to go!!

I've spent the last 12 months scrimping and saving like a mo fo, but it's gonna be so worth it. My trick was to think of how many canadian beers i could buy with the cash i was about to blow on something here in the uk, ha!

Its been damn hard not going out on the lash quite as much, and i got some grief off the lads, but i'm all smiles now as i can be a ski bum for the next 5 months while they go to work every morning, ha!

Keep your thread going though as this seasons has been really useful and has helped me to keep on going when i wanted to blow all my savings on something else, ha!!

And what dazzler has just said is spot on! Pay for your digs asap and then there's no turning back!

shibzilla - Nov 25, 2007 - 03:52 PM
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thanks for the advice guys, I'm 100% commited on this. I hate my job but can stick it out till next year.

So i'm going to keep going and hopefully will be in the same position as you with only a few days to go.

Keep us posted if ya can and let us know how it's going

Tens - Nov 25, 2007 - 05:26 PM
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also if you have the time (probably a lot needed) its worth going through all 100+ pages of the other one and picking stuff out of it that you will need to know, make some notes and stuff on what you need to sort out. Will drop in some usefull stuff overt he next few months when Im there.

Dazzler74 - Nov 25, 2007 - 05:32 PM
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My trick was to think of how many canadian beers i could buy with the cash i was about to blow on something here in the uk, ha!

my trick was how many Zoggs Dogs I could buy at Whistler base or how many breakfast buns and coffee for $3 on blackcomb mountain could I afford if I missed out on stuff in the UK......in 11 days time I will start my day with a breakfast bun and coffee an dfinish with a Zoggs Dog.....

Bassett - Nov 26, 2007 - 11:09 AM
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I think i'm going to be staying with seasonit, heard some good things about them. HAve you guys had any thoughts about where you are going to stay yet?

Oz. - Nov 26, 2007 - 11:39 AM
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Bassett wrote:

I think i'm going to be staying with seasonit, heard some good things about them. HAve you guys had any thoughts about where you are going to stay yet?

Its between seasonit and seasonaires for me! With seasonaires you get a 5% discount for being an SCUK member so somehting like £150/200 cheaper!

arby - Nov 26, 2007 - 02:22 PM
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hey guys, im planning on heading out for next season... ive been waiting for the last 5 years or so wasting away my time at uni (im 21 now) Smile

cant wait.

saving starts with the next student loan installment Smile

im definetly planning on bumming it out for the 6 months

out of interest, how much are you boys planning on saving?

Oz. - Nov 26, 2007 - 03:30 PM
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I am bumming it to, looking to save at least enough to give me £500 a month to spend after accomodation.

Bassett - Nov 26, 2007 - 03:53 PM
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I'm thinking about the same as Oz £500 per month, I might work at some point during the season but I'm not sure yet, gonna go for a work visa when they come available and then see how it goes once I'm over there.

chloe_h - Nov 26, 2007 - 04:38 PM
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and meeeeee!!! im save save save, work work!!! really want to do a season next year in whistler, getting as much infoas i can from everyone which is really cool. im from down south too!!!

Oz. - Nov 26, 2007 - 08:05 PM
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chloe_h wrote:

and meeeeee!!! im save save save, work work!!! really want to do a season next year in whistler, getting as much infoas i can from everyone which is really cool. im from down south too!!!

You looking to work or just bum the season?

chloe_h - Nov 26, 2007 - 08:13 PM
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be a bum hopfully!! just going to save as much as possible! just sooo much to look at with deciding which season company to go with. definatly got to be done tho!

Oz. - Nov 26, 2007 - 08:16 PM
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Yeah for me it is going to be between seasonit or seasonaires! Will wait to see what the guys say on the other thread.

If you have the time Chloe I would read through it Smile

chloe_h - Nov 26, 2007 - 08:25 PM
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yeah same, cant decide which one! is that the whistler season thread? thats pages and pages, will have a look!

Oz. - Nov 26, 2007 - 08:36 PM
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chloe_h wrote:

yeah same, cant decide which one! is that the whistler season thread? thats pages and pages, will have a look!

Yup thats the one! there is some real good info in there though.

lez_s - Nov 26, 2007 - 08:54 PM
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if all goes to plan i'll be back next season.

Macca84 - Nov 26, 2007 - 09:24 PM
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I'm hoping to get over for as much of the season, all depending on thecoinage situation. Does anyone know any good places to look for fork there? (I'm a qualified chef, just have a love hate relationship with the hours, or ski/board tech jobs?)

Bassett - Dec 13, 2007 - 11:05 AM
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If anyone is wanting to work in the 2008/2009 season the visa's are available now from
http://www.bunac.org/uk/workcanada/

Oz. - Dec 13, 2007 - 12:28 PM
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Ive already moved in with the folks to help with the saving! Its strange living at home after 6 years! Even worse telling people you are 25 and living at home with folks....

Seems that BUNAC have upped the price from £160 to £180 AND now the Canadian Commision want £75 to!! Am going out to bum so need for one Very Happy

Bassett - Dec 13, 2007 - 03:59 PM
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Yeah you just need to remember to add the end bit

I'm living with my parents........Because I'm spending next winter in whistler snowboarding every day :p

I'm moving back in with them in the new year which will be strange but it will all be worth it this time next year

Oz. - Dec 13, 2007 - 05:05 PM
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I think us Manc lot will have to arrange an Chill factor meet at some point in the new year, well a few of them actually. (I live like 10 mins walk away).

You decided where you are going to stay yet?

Bassett - Dec 13, 2007 - 07:19 PM
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Yeah chill factor in the new year sounds good i've still not been!

Not definite on where to stay yet but seasonit is looking good so far

Oz. - Jan 15, 2008 - 10:19 PM
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bumpty bump!

Ive been loking at flights from manc trying to find cheapest ones. Found some with flyglobespan ut its like 11hours so must fly all over the place!

kieren24 - Jan 16, 2008 - 08:28 AM
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11 hours is probably how long it takes to fly direct...If you think it's about a 6-7 hour flight to NYC and you are going to the far far side of North America...

Just trying to work out how I can do a season in Whistler, unfortunately I am in the Forces so being able to get 3-5 months off is not really an option for me...

Oz. - Jan 16, 2008 - 08:55 AM
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Yeah I thought that but then looked up on BA and thier direct flight only takes 9hrs 35 Mins! I hate long haul with a passion 9hrs to Barbados was bad enough!

Oz. - Jan 16, 2008 - 09:26 AM
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http://www.airlinequality.com/Forum/flygspan.htm

lol def not flying with flyglovespan:

"The Star Rating for Flyglobespan was withdrawn in 2007 and subsequently suspended by SKYTRAX. This was due to the ongoing concerns about Flyglobespan product and service inconsistency, which made the application of a suitable Star Rating too inaccurate to be sustained."

kieren24 - Jan 16, 2008 - 09:39 AM
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haha, I hear Iranian Airways fly that way if you want a cheap trip...

Bassett - Jan 16, 2008 - 10:03 AM
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I wasn't able to find any direct flights from Manc during the winter, they all seem to be via London or Amsterdam : Confused

last time I went to whistler (which was a few years ago) I got a cheap flight from Gatwick and just got the national express down there which cost me about £1

Oz. - Jan 16, 2008 - 10:16 AM
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Zoom fly direct from Manchester, although the guys that went out this season had to stop off at Glasgow to pick up some people but no changes.

Bassett - Jan 16, 2008 - 11:24 AM
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Ah thats good, I did check the Zoom site and didn't have any luck but it could just be that they don't have the flights on there yet, think I.m gonna get my accommodation sorted first then start looking properly at flights

Oz. - Jan 16, 2008 - 12:29 PM
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They have the singles up to end of December on Zoom I guess the returns will not be up for another few months.

How long you planing on doing? What accom you looked at?

kieren24 - Jan 16, 2008 - 01:37 PM
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I think you are focussing on some real small detail here... if you are going out for 5 months an extra hour in an aircraft is no big deal...

Oz. - Jan 16, 2008 - 02:12 PM
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kieren24 wrote:

I think you are focussing on some real small detail here... if you are going out for 5 months an extra hour in an aircraft is no big deal...

True :p I just get bored real easily on planes, the inflight movies are usually crap so I hate long haul! But I guess its not really that bad when it actually works out as only an extra hour. 11 hours sounds so much more than 9hrs30mins!

Bassett - Jan 16, 2008 - 04:46 PM
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Oz. wrote:

They have the singles up to end of December on Zoom I guess the returns will not be up for another few months.

How long you planing on doing? What accom you looked at?

I'm planning on doing 6 months in Whistler from start of December until the start of June been looking at http://www.seasonit.co.uk/ for accomodation, heard some good reports about them and the houses look good

Oz. - Jan 16, 2008 - 05:08 PM
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Aye I have been looking at Whitle Gold Chalet from Seasonaires as I get a discount for being SCUK member which work sout at a about £150-200 savign for the 6 months.

foxc_uk - Jan 16, 2008 - 10:15 PM
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Hello, thought I'd join the discussion - got my Bunac place confirmed a few days ago....so I'll be one of the worky types!
Planning on going out in early September, and hopefully never coming back (try and get a proper work visa once I'm out there!)
But I am going on my own (so far anyway) so knowing a few people that are going too would be a bonus!

Trilby - Jan 17, 2008 - 01:29 AM
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I'm there. All I've got to do is:
1.) Not get fired for doing feck all whilst I daydream through my job whilst thinking of another season.
2.) Save some cash.

1 will be harder.

Seasons are absolutely awesome and it's just nasty waiting for next year to come around.

lez_s - Jan 17, 2008 - 01:33 AM
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its now 90% sure i'm coming back next season.

Trilby - Jan 17, 2008 - 01:42 AM
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lez_s wrote:

its now 90% sure i'm coming back next season.

I went in to my first season thinking "lets get it out of my system and get on with life" and left thinking "this is my life, never let it out of my system". It's a cliche (that I may have just invented but is crack-addictively true.)

Spent 5 weeks in Whistler in 2004 to know that it's a pretty special place. Smile

lez_s - Jan 17, 2008 - 01:51 AM
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i know what you mean, i thought i have to do a season before its too late, so came here. i'm snowboarding with a feck acl and damaged cartilage in the same knee. i'm getting my knee sorted when i get home, so next season will be better as i'll 100% fit and know that mountains and where to go.

SAMBO_80 - Jan 17, 2008 - 04:47 AM
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Hey Guys n Gals,
Hope you guys dont mind having an Aussie on board, My gf and I are keen to do the 08/09 season in Whistler and I have been checkin out the net for months now readin up on all the info and forums... hell i've even read the whole 122 pages of the current 07 one and love checkin out what the guys are gettin up to.. We are getting in early so we can save some cash and sort out some accom as soon as it becomes available, if we cant get something ourselves, will probably look at renting a big house and splitting the rent with others. We are also keen to live with a mixed variety of ppl not just all aussies, rather get some local knowledge and expand the horizons I guess. Anyway hope to get to know a few ppl before we get there and look forward to some boardin and boozin fun with you all!!!

SAMBO_80 - Jan 17, 2008 - 04:53 AM
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Also if ya want to see that I dont have 2 heads and am not a stalker (haha) check me out on:
www.myspace.com/samsouthcoast or facebook, Im under Sambo Price, not sure of the address but..

Cheers!!!

scapa - Jan 18, 2008 - 10:52 PM
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Currently going through the visa process, count me in!

Oz. - Jan 19, 2008 - 08:50 AM
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The more the merrier!

Trilby - Jan 19, 2008 - 10:45 AM
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Oz. wrote:

The more the merrier!

(except Aussies, where there's a maximum of 10 per resort. Jambo got his application in early so should be fine. Wink

)

foxc_uk - Jan 23, 2008 - 09:51 PM
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well, I've made it to p29 of THE Whistler season thread.... excellent resource, so am now 95% sure I'll be going to Whistler! Thumbs Up

lez_s - Jan 24, 2008 - 12:27 AM
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everything you want in a season you'll find in whistler. if you plan on not working save as much money are you can.

Oz. - Jan 24, 2008 - 07:49 AM
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Whats your average weekly spend at the moment Lez? Trying to work out how much I should take!

foxc_uk - Jan 24, 2008 - 09:05 AM
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I've got a Bunac visa, so will be working...would like to try and cover at least the cost of accomodation if not food as well!

kieren24 - Jan 24, 2008 - 09:40 AM
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Are there many jobs for Engineers out there? I am not too keen on doing chalet type work but would be more than happy to be a handy man although having said that I wouldn't mind a bar job so I can shut my mind down for 6 months or so.

Oz. - Jan 24, 2008 - 09:59 AM
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Might be able to get a job with one of the big hotels out there as a handy man?

Check out pique news for the jobs Smile

foxc_uk - Jan 24, 2008 - 10:14 AM
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http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/pique/index.php
just in case you need it!
new issue is out on Thursdays...IIRC there were still season jobs being advertised at the moment..

oh and I've found this website really useful http://www.snowboardingatwhistler.com/

lez_s - Jan 25, 2008 - 03:14 AM
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Whats your average weekly spend at the moment Lez?

i have no idea apart from too much. the thing i spend most money on is beer and nights out. if i took guess i would say about $200 so about £100.

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Trying to work out how much I should take!

i brought 4k but i think by the end of the season i would have spent about 5 or 6. i have brought new pants, jacket, board and a few other things.

lez_s - Jan 25, 2008 - 03:18 AM
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Are there many jobs for Engineers out there

there are jobs for all sort of backgrounds. take a look at http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/employment/jobs/index.htm

i work in IT and if i was to work out here i would want to do a job thats different or it would be just like being home.

moo - Jan 27, 2008 - 05:57 PM
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Bassett wrote:

I think i'm going to be staying with seasonit, heard some good things about them. HAve you guys had any thoughts about where you are going to stay yet?

Me and the other half are thinking of going next year (at 32 it's my last chance). Seasonit have quoted me £2,200 each for 3 months, that sounds a bit steep to me!

Dazzler74 - Jan 28, 2008 - 07:07 AM
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Me and the other half are thinking of going next year (at 32 it's my last chance). Seasonit have quoted me £2,200 each for 3 months, that sounds a bit steep to me!

I am 33 and am in the middle of my first season in whistler,...... and have already started planning my next season when I will be 35.....

Seasonit accommo is excellent and the seasonit guys are cool...well worth the money. I am in Trappers Cabin and its cushy.... if I came back to whistler I would defo use seasonit....

though I think revelstoke may be on the cards!!!

BigGayAl - Jan 31, 2008 - 12:14 AM
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Im reckoning on staying out there with Seasonit, from dec 1st till april time.
its gonna be my first season and i absolutely cannot wait.

Im going to bum it out there and maximize my slope time as i havent applied for a visa, and i dont think i want the hassle of a job over there.

anyone thought about which chalet there going to go for with seasonit??

bon ami is looking good atm. and for info's sake; Chalet Bonne Neige is for peeps over 25 only.

on another note i just had a frightening realisation that the drinking age in canada might be 21, thank god for google. and the canadians for making it 19 xD

Oz. - Feb 13, 2008 - 06:57 PM
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Im tempted by the seasonaires.com accomdation plus we get discount for being SCUK members.

Chalet White gold looks pretty sweet with the pool table and hot tub!

Nick_R182 - Feb 13, 2008 - 07:05 PM
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Im looking at going with seasonaires aswell. Cant decide between chalet white gold or the rainbow river lodge though!

nooblee - Feb 16, 2008 - 03:02 AM
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if i didnt work and just took a wad of cash with me how much minimum do you think i would need for 45 days thats as much as i could do on holiday time if i didnt quit my job .

KarlJ - Feb 16, 2008 - 04:02 PM
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Yeah i'm also looking at chalet white gold - thinking i should sort out my visa first tho! Have applied via BUNAC and just waiting on my police check to come through - it's taking bloody ages despite the fact that as far as I'm aware i have zero criminal record (although i do have a few nights i don't remember so who knows...). Working my way through 07-08 post at minute and it's taking absolutely ages, great resource tho and am so jealous of the guys out there! Just makes me want to jack in my degree and get on the next flight out!

foxc_uk - Feb 17, 2008 - 12:46 PM
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Hey Karl, I got my police check back 2 days ago, took just over a month to come through....just need to get my boss to write a ref and then I'm sending off my work auth form! scary!!

KarlJ - Feb 17, 2008 - 04:55 PM
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Im just trying to decide whether it's worth booking my accommodation now so as to not have to worry about it when out there (at a possible greater expense) or to just go out with a wing and a prayer and try and get a job with intrawest and hope they give me ski pass acccommodation etc.

Would love to go private and get a bar job but from what i'm hearing they are pretty fooking hard to come by... decisions decisions...

foxc_uk - Feb 17, 2008 - 05:29 PM
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I know bar jobs are pretty hard to come by, but there's loads of ads in the pique news at the moment for all sorts of different jobs... I'm gonna see what I can arrange from the UK over the summer, especially as I'm planning on going in early September...

KarlJ - Feb 17, 2008 - 05:55 PM
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What are you doing about accommodation from sept onwards?

SAMBO_80 - Feb 17, 2008 - 11:20 PM
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Is anyone here interested in securing there accom in Whistler for the season? I have a house but would like to confirm at least another couple to move in at the start of the season. After lots of emailing ppl, we have found a 3 bedroom place 600 metres from whistler/blackcomb lifts right in the village. We have 3 people and would like to confirm another couple or 2 people travelling together who'd be willing to share a room. The cost is $700 CAD a month each including internet/water/electricity. I know i will have no trouble filling the rooms toward the end of the season but we are looking at taking a 6 month lease and want people to move in around the beginning of October. So far there is My girlfriend (22) me (2 Cool

a friend of ours (f 20) we are all easy going and will be working as well as getting as much boarding/skiing in as possible. Anyway its 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and seems like a good deal...feel free to ask for more info but be quick as we are hoping to fill the place asap as ive had to put a deposit down already just to hold it..

Jiggalo - Feb 18, 2008 - 10:02 AM
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Im very intrested in doing one. either Whistler or Europe.
Been in talks with Lez whos very very helpful...ill just be going at it alone i think...trying to save as much money as possible atm. Theres loads of info to take in...so just trying to get my head round it

few questions..

1. when would be the best time to go? months wise?
2. when is the best time to get the VISA sorted?
3. what do you do about XMAS?
4. clothing...how much do you take?

stupid questions...but im a newbie (well at doing a season)

foxc_uk - Feb 18, 2008 - 12:59 PM
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KarlJ wrote:

What are you doing about accommodation from sept onwards?

Once I've confirmed the date I'll be flying on I'm gonna hit the pique, maybe place an ad. Becuase I need accomodation for a year it will be better to go private..ideally I'd like to get a house to share (like Sambo has advertised) but would prefer not to have to keep moving around every couple of months.. plus being a bit of an old git don't think I'll be up for the staff accom provided by intrawest! I'm up for a party, but it sounds a bit too much like student halls for my liking!!

SAMBO_80 - Feb 19, 2008 - 12:22 AM
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Hi Foxc_uk, we are thinking along the same lines, we want to party but we also want to be able to sleep if we have to work or want to get up early for boardin etc.. We are looking in total to have 6 people in this house, so far we have 3, ideally we would like another couple and maybe another single, if you are interested we are planning on taking the place from October 1st to the end of April (7 months) if this is something you may be interested in let us know as we want to get the ball rolling and I already have a couple interested on the Aussie forum, ski.com.au. THIS OFFER IS OPEN TO ANYONE INTERSTED!!!
Cheers Sambo

foxc_uk - Feb 19, 2008 - 09:18 AM
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Having had a think about it last night can I possibly bag one of them spots?! I'm now thinking of flying out mid September or beginning of October, so this would be ideal! drop me a message if you want to discuss anything!

Bassett - Feb 20, 2008 - 11:15 AM
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Just sent my booking form and deposit off for Season It Snow Valley Lodge from 01/12/08 - 31/05/09 Smile

Anyone else looking at staying there or in any of the other Season It properties?

IrishGav - Feb 20, 2008 - 06:16 PM
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Hey Basset,that place looks good! could save a load of hassle,might boook in there myself Smile

Nick_R182 - Feb 20, 2008 - 06:33 PM
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Im booked into Chalet White Gold through seasonaires now! Anyone else looking at staying there?

Markland - Feb 20, 2008 - 07:59 PM
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im hoping to go in 2009/2010 season, prob go in jan 2010 though as id like to be home for christmas. im a student but have a job i can go to pretty much whenever i want and so if i work in study leave and over summer and other hols i could save up enough. ill be 18 do you think thats too young? also i like to party but not every night and like to have a good sleep. Anyone suggest anywhere?

richmonster - Feb 26, 2008 - 04:51 PM
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I'm looking into 3 months or a season in Whistler or Tignes. Trying to figure out pros & cons for both. I will be 29 if I go so better pull my finger out!

Anyone got a list of approx costs for whislter or Tignes to help me figure out where to go? Visa, accomodation, insurance, travel, liftpass, spends etc?? Cheers

LeWiis - Feb 27, 2008 - 08:41 PM
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im planing to do this next year but i will probs go to mammoth

j4bba - Feb 28, 2008 - 01:57 PM
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Iv never been snowboarding before but iv been wanting to for the last couple of years so i thought i would just go do it.

Im going to book with season it for a month next feb and then stay another 2 weeks with my GF in private accomodation. Whats it like for newbies? Im planning on going to x-Scape to get some lessons but i think il get a few when i first get there.

Now the hard part... Saving!

Bassett - Feb 29, 2008 - 09:28 AM
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Which Season It house are you thinking of booking into j4bba?

j4bba - Feb 29, 2008 - 12:29 PM
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Chalet White Gold it sounds about the best for the money.

Whats it like for beginners over there?

lez_s - Feb 29, 2008 - 06:42 PM
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Im booked into Chalet White Gold through seasonaires now! Anyone else looking at staying there?

its a top place

1. when would be the best time to go? months wise?
if you want to do the full season then get to whistler at the start of november then you'll meet everyone else thats here for the season before it get too busy, plus if you are looking for work it'll be easier as not a lot of people will be here.

2. when is the best time to get the VISA sorted?
asap, then you will know you'll get one

3. what do you do about XMAS?
you snowboard!!!! Rolling Eyes

4. clothing...how much do you take?
take the stuff you would on a holiday, plus you'll buy stuff out here because its cheaper then the uk.

mikemiek - Mar 03, 2008 - 01:05 AM
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I too am thinkin of doin a season in whistler end of the year.
at the moment its not set in stone, so just researching for now.

I am graduating this summer so really i want to do all my travelling/snowboarding before i sell my soul to a 9-5 job Sad

But thing is i wont be able to sort accomodation/visas till i finish uni. Will it be too late to apply for a work visa by then?

KarlJ - Mar 04, 2008 - 09:08 PM
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Yeah, I'm also finishing uni this summer - applied for my Visa via BUNAC tho because you can still apply as a student if you graduate this year. Which means should I chose to go again, I can then apply for an adult visa as well! SWEET!

Would really like to be staying in Chalet White Gold or the such for the season but as they ask you to pay the cost of your time there up front, I really don't think I can afford that. It's definitely gona be a case of rocking up out there mid november and trying to beg borrow and steal my way into a job - ideally bar work but would take a job with the mountain (esp if night shifts!).

So excited about it, planning it all already - should really be concentrating on my degree at some point tho :S

Gona be awesome...

marclegalle - Mar 18, 2008 - 11:23 AM
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I am well up for this next year. Was going to travel around Europe but with the euro so strong and the dollar so weak it would be rude not to go.

Just wanted to join the thread so I can keep track.

I will be planing on not working and need to find a room.

I'm gonna start reading last years thread now.

freemist - Mar 18, 2008 - 11:54 AM
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I'm going today!!! woop woop!! Sorry - a bit off topic but sooo excited!!! : )

bearabulous - Mar 25, 2008 - 11:26 PM
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K, just got back from chamonix 1st time boarding and have now gotsta do some proper time and whistler me thinks it is. I've got too many questions!!!! dec-feb good time to go? chalet lackey = best job to get optimun free time? bunac - best way to get visa and othr help? I need to do this cheapest way poss (don't we all), so tips tips and more tips. any other threads around?

KarlJ - Mar 31, 2008 - 12:08 AM
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If you are a student then Bunac definitely seems to be the way to go from what people are saying - it's what I have done anyway!

For more info read last years thread, there is a sh1t load of information on it but it make take a while to trawl through

think this is the link http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/PNphpBB2-viewtopic-t-20979-postdays-0-postorder-asc-sid-e95d72e989d5a96b62e00f8dd7f1f42e.html

but if that doesnt work, it is called THE Whistler Season Thread and was started by ScottDrummer. Happy reading and good luck getting ureself sorted!

Strata - Mar 31, 2008 - 04:37 PM
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Hey new member here.

I'm going to whistler, january to april, can't wait! Ticking off the days on my wall planner already, all i need to do now is tuck away £600 a month!

Carmen - Apr 01, 2008 - 01:31 AM
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hey

new memeber too, im off to whistler in september this year! i was jus wondering if anyone knew if there was anyway of getting a job with intrawest before the job fair they have in november? and also if i end up having to wait till then, what kind of job am i going to expect to get? will there be many left?

any help would be amazin!

cheers

Bassett - Apr 01, 2008 - 12:06 PM
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There is a bit of info from intrawest on the Whistler Blackcomb Employment website http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/employment/jobs/index.htm

More than likely means that they will have a recruitment day set up in the UK (london probably) sometime this year so best to keep an eye on that site for updates

Quote:

Come play on our mountains...

We will be pre-hiring and making job offers with staff accommodation for the 2008 summer and 2008/2009 winter seasons starting now!

* For Ski and Snowboard School, keep an eye on our website. A link will go live closer to the summer when we will begin pre-hiring for the winter season.
* For all other positions we have a number of trips planned for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Germany! Stay tuned to this site to see if we are coming to a town near you!

norton - Apr 01, 2008 - 06:35 PM
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last year when intrawest came to london they wanted you to pay £330 or something to find a job for you. it was something ridiculous like that. we were hiring ( i work for an intrawest place) before the hiring fair, as the hiring fair is a pain in the arse. when you get here, just walk by every place that is open and drop in resumes...

most places would ideally like to have some core members before the hiring fair anyway, especially if you have experience in either sales or F&B. don't expect bar jobs unless you ahve sh1t of experience( there are servers at my place that have been here for 10 years and
still havent got bartending work).

i would look for food running jobs, kitchen jobs and bussing jobs as they will give you the most mountain time...

SAMBO_80 - Apr 07, 2008 - 07:31 AM
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SEEKING: A couple (bf/gf) or 2 people travelling together interested in a room in a house, 600 mtrs from Whistler/Blackcomb base. From start of October 08 through till April 09. (7 month lease). $700 pp a month includes all utilities to a reasonable amount (no 3hr showers in other words, haha) thats water, elec, cable, internet etc.. Get in touch with me if anybody is interested. I am also seeking a female to share a room with a girl who is travelling with me and my gf. She is 21, easy going, clean etc. Same cost applies $700 a month. Anyone who can commit to the whole 7 months or close to it will be in with the best chance..

I have posted on facebook and ski.com.au (aussie forum) then It will be going in Pique mag if need be. Im sure it wont last that long, I have paid the deposit myself and will need to get a deposit off the selected applicants asap which will be returned to us at the end of our stay (approx: $350pp). The Landlord also requires the 1st and last months rent paid one month before the lease commences. This means I would need $1400pp by the 1st of September. This will suit anyone keen for the whole season because the month of October will be paid in advance when things will probably be quiet around town aswell as the last month April pre payed so if cash is short by then we wont be trying to scrape up rent before we leave.

Send a pm if interested or have anymore questions. I will say that applicants must be able to live with aussies as the 3 of us already in the house are Aussies, which means we can drink, so start practising..hahaha. BUT we are all hard working ppl and are there to hit the snow as much as the pub so we will be respectful to other housemates and we expect the same from all applicants, so get keen and be quick.

Cheers everyone!!!

Denizen - Apr 07, 2008 - 09:58 AM
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SAMBO_80 wrote:

Not that it matters because housing in Whistler is in such high demand but the amount in advance your landlord is asking for is actually illegal. They can only ask for the first month upfront plus half a months damage deposit. As I said though that makes feck all difference because of the lack of places for people to live.

ace_mcgraw - Apr 07, 2008 - 10:28 AM
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I can remember when I was looking for a place in Spring / Summer, the deal we had with the landlord was that basically the more you paid up front, the cheaper it would be. Unfortunately the place I was moving out of was being paid in arrears, which meant that I had one months rent from my old place, then I paid three months in advance on the other place! Despite being 27 at the time, the old "Mummy, Daddy, can I have some money please" phone call was still made back to the UK!

arby - Apr 07, 2008 - 03:06 PM
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hey peeps.... i dont want to piss on anyone's bonfire but just thought i should point this out to anyone who would want to go to whistler but cant afford. ive found a cool sounding hostel in Fernie for $325 (yes, thats 325 canadian dollers) a month with a 5 month minimum contract, basicly you get your own private room and theres communal kitchen showers and toilets. its above a pub (so noisy) and near a train track 9so again... noisy) but sounds awesome. Dont know about you but i'll probably be the one making most of the noise n the pub... and i can sleep thru trains anyway! its ABSOLUTE DIRT cheap, and i have confirmed this with the people who own it. if anyones interested PM me and i'll find the website (havnt got it saved on this pc).

SAMBO_80 - Apr 08, 2008 - 03:08 AM
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Thats interesting Denizen.. The problem is doing all this stuff over the net, I have no idea of the laws and protocol in Canada and its hard to talk face to face or by phone with people in canada. I have received the lease and it states alot of info that seems the same as here with tenant agreements etc. I have been dealing with this guy for a few months on and off now and I guess because i want to secure this place it allows him to make the rules. Its the same as alot of places are dirt cheap in Oct-Nov compared to peak season, whereas my guy wants the same rent even in the quiet months. I guess that also comes down to te shortage, they can do what they like.. How does this place sound to you guys who have been there before. It is 600mtrs from blackcomb base, 100 mtrs south of Tantalus lodge. 3 bdrm, 3bthrm, incl utilities. $4200 a month? Any thing else i should ask the landlord?

Oz. - Apr 19, 2008 - 01:16 PM
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Ha im about to book my flights out to Van this week! Still deciding on accomodation, I like the look of Chalet Wite Gold with seasonaires but its a bit pricey!

lez_s - Apr 21, 2008 - 05:38 PM
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White Gold is a good place to stay - hot tub, pool table, free internet and nice and big. I think its one of the best house there. If you are going out there on your own then its a good way to meet people. As soon as you turn up you'll meet 13 other people (if the house is full).

norton - Apr 21, 2008 - 08:50 PM
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SAMBO_80 wrote:

thats pretty expensive even for whistler standards. im living in a 5 bed place in nordic for 3000... bit further away from village though.

not to sure where your place is. tantalus is near the golf course on the way to brio, complete opposite direction of blackcomb so not sure

lez_s - Apr 21, 2008 - 09:21 PM
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$4200 a month?

man thats a lot per month.

SAMBO_80 - Apr 22, 2008 - 01:59 AM
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The only thing is, I know where im livin the day I arrive in Whistler, so I'm basically willing to pay for peace of mind, from what I have researched on Whistler this is PRICELESS. Its fine if people want to wait till they get there, but I want to be sorted and want my own place where I can come and go, drink and party without having to listen to the whinging of 13 other people in a seasonit or seasonaires houses. Just remind me how much those places are for 3 months guys? This place ends up at $4200 for 6 months.
Here is an idea of what is advertised atm....

• 1Bdrm avail in 4bdrm hse. Close to everything. $630/mo avail ASAP. 604-902-8282 (basically the same sharing with more ppl, which probably means worse bathroom ratio)
• 1Bdrm in 3bdrm hse avail 1May. Part furn, n/s, w/d, d/w, deck, n/parties. Longterm, $700/mo+utils. (same price and its not even winter and you cant party!)
• Furn master bdrm w/ensuite in 3bdrm twnhse. W/d, d/w, w/less internet. Avail 1May. $1000/mo incl. briorental@gmail.com (Ok if they let a couple take it but its still not winter)

Obviously there are cheaper places and probably better places but i hope no one is that desperate they have to settle for something like this.
•Rm avail in lrg condo. Sunny deck, h/t, w/d, f/p. Must like cats! $625/mo.

stuck livin with fleas, feeding someone elses seedy cats, theres probably about 10 cats and 20 kittens! haha
I will see what happens once we get the winter rush..

fearlessleader - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:13 PM
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Hey everyone,

Just signed up with SCUK and found this thread. I will be doing my first season in Whistler this year 08/09 so it would be awsome to chat to guys and girls that are going to be there too.
I have booked my Digs through Season it and will be staying at Chalet Bonnie Neige for 5 months then the final month at Snow valley Lodge. (Guess i was a little late booking, ha ha). so any one staying in and around there would be great to hear from yall.
Im travelling solo, got the flight booked for the 26th of November so just waiting for the months to turn to weeks then to days.

norton - Apr 24, 2008 - 11:50 AM
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SAMBO_80 wrote:

dude i hate to break it to you, but there is shed loads of accomodation available cheap now. that cat place doesnt sound all that bad and i hate cats... as soon as people here that you want to move in in nov/dec they are going to jack the prices. its hard for tenants to fill months in the spring and even more so the fall (sept/oct/nov)

if you were here right now you would be able to secure accomm for a whole year fine, organise for next winter over the net is super hard to do.

our lease is up in sept and we are worried that we will find it hard to find something around that time, and we live here and have references, and know people... the property market here is horrible.
your best bet is to come super early, (end of summer), book yourself into house(cheap and liveable) then start hitting people up once your here. (that way you wont miss out on accomm completely as you already have whistler staff accomm,and if your with a friend or partner you can share a room...

hope thats not sounding harsh, but i was planning on doing the same thing before i came out, and it just didnt happen, and if i hadnt covered my arse then i would have had to go to Banff or something...

SAMBO_80 - Apr 28, 2008 - 02:36 AM
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Hey Norton,
I understand completely what you are saying with regards to the shortage and covering your ass etc.. I have secured this place for the upcoming season, but had to take it from October to April to get it. As i said it probably is a little dear and you are right about it being so hard to organise over the net for the next season (what a mission). Thats why I thought i'd jump on this place while I could. From all the info I've read, 2 years ago ppl were saying get here in october or early November at the latest, now that has changed to get here in September, early October.. I am travelling with my gf and her friend so didnt wanna be living in HOUSE or being governed 100% by Intrawest, therefore I wanted my own place. I was just trying to say to the other fellas that $700pp a month to have a place sharing with 6 ppl secured NOW for the whole season doesnt sound like a bad deal to me. As others have said (HAVING A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD IN WHISTLER IS KEY).

I just looked on Pique and here is the place i have secured, It is now being advertised for the off season, alot cheaper obviously.
Walk to village, 3bdrm, 2bath, fully furn, d/w, w/d, 1car driveway, sleeps6, balcony. Avail 1May, for 5mnths. $2250/mo, incl, internet, ph, cable, hydro.

I have it for the winter at $4200 - $700pp
As I said it is partly paying for peace of mind I guess, now I can concentrate on saving to pay the rent. lol..
PS. I hate feck cats too, lazy good for nuthins....

Oz. - Apr 29, 2008 - 03:56 PM
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1 29 Oct 08 Wed 13:20 Manchester T2 Vancouver ITB Wed 15:55

2 25 Apr 09 Sat 19:25 Vancouver ITB Glasgow Main Manchester T2 Sun 14:10

Flights booked!! Just the accom to do now! Ha still only just settled in that I am actually going to do the season.

wplwarrior - Apr 30, 2008 - 04:09 PM
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Does anyone know what the deal is with instructing out in whistler? particularly the housing arrangements that you can get?

Denizen - Apr 30, 2008 - 07:57 PM
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SAMBO_80 wrote:

If you have spare rooms or beds you can wait till the end of November/ start of December and get some retard Aussie to pay you $1000 a month for a shared room and really take a massive whack off of your rent. Not saying that I condone this but people get so desperate for housing that they become willing to pay almost anything to get into a place. I know of several long term tennats who sublet out rooms in places and make enough money from it that they can live rent free.

Plus you are right having a roof over your head is key in Whistler, jobs are so easy to get you have housing. If you don't have anywhere to live nowhere will give you resume a second look.

Oz. - Apr 30, 2008 - 08:39 PM
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LOL I think Sambo is an Aussie Denzien!

SAMBO_80 - May 01, 2008 - 01:22 AM
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Haha well spoted Oz.
The difference is Sambo is not some retard Aussie, cause he has his sh1t half sorted,lol.. so no offence taken. Its funny though i didnt realise how many poms make the trek over to BC. Before I discovered this forum I thought it was all Aussies, yanks and Canadians.. Good to see there is a variety, i was a bit annoyed when I realised how many Aussies are there and how many of the young punks are giving us a bad name over there... Im there to run as big a muck as anyone but still know how to show respect to others.

And I like your idea Denizen, Who knows I might even scam a few pommies that will pay-up for a place on the floor or even a place to stash there gear while they pound the pavement for a roof to sleep under.. going rate a carton of beer a day for storage - 2 cartons for the lounge, haha.

hopalong - May 04, 2008 - 04:19 AM
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k heres my situation. i desperately want to hit whistler for a season in 08/09....thing is...ive only just made the decision to go for it.

im a final year student, and looking into sorting a place on a grauduate course for '09 to make my BUNAC application run a little more smoothly. (whether or not i actually take the course is irrelevant lol)

my main question is do you reckon i still have time to get stuff sorted????? money isnt too much of an issue, just visas/accomodation and stuff...im likely to need some amount of work while im over there.

any info, advice/help is much appreciated!!!!

hairymtbiker - May 04, 2008 - 06:09 AM
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Unless it's your only choice DON'T use Seasonaires!!! Bunch of thieving amateurs!!!

Sad

simwit - May 04, 2008 - 06:21 PM
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Hi hairymtbiker. I am using seasonit this year and they have sounded good from others feedback and really nice on the phone and I thought £420 per month in the village was a reasonable price. Your comment sounds quite harsh but obviously have some reasons. Out of interest what was the basis of your comment and do you feel seasonit falls into this category?

blacksheep - May 05, 2008 - 08:18 PM
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Hi all, I will be doing my first season in Whistler this coming winter 08/09 season. I'll be there for 5 months from 1st Dec onwards staying at Chalet Bonne Neige. So far I think fearlessleader on this thread will be crashing at the same chalet as myself. There are a few others staying at other seasonit chalets, would be good to get to know you guys/girls and hear what your plans are while in Whistler.

Any of you based in London?

fearlessleader - May 05, 2008 - 09:42 PM
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Hey blacksheep, good to hear from you, hopefully everyone will start to come out of the woodwork so we can figure out how good this season long party is going to be, haha.

hopalong - May 06, 2008 - 04:02 AM
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argh! i dunno whether to go for seasonit, or to try and go early to find somewhere. ive heard good and bad reports about them, but it looks as though im gunna be heading out solo, so i guess seasonit would be a good way to meet a load of new people....like uni halls all over again!

Chalet bonne neige looks pretty good...

Oz. - May 06, 2008 - 07:10 AM
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also hopalong check out seasonaires! White Gold is where I am staying about the same price as bonne neige.

Also theres a whose in for the season thread just here:

http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/PNphpBB2-viewtopic-t-27452.html

norton - May 06, 2008 - 06:26 PM
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hopalong wrote:

feck that man. if you want uni halls, work for the mountain and stay in staff housing. its crazy. its better than uni as there are aussie and canadian sluts everywhere... plus its probably less than half the price...

Bassett - May 07, 2008 - 12:57 PM
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blacksheep wrote:

Think I posted elsewhere but I'm staying with Seasonit in Snow Valley Lodge from 01/12/08 - 31/05/09 I'm from Manchester and this is my first season, can't wait Smile

blacksheep - May 07, 2008 - 09:28 PM
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Hey Bassett, guess i'll be seeing you in Whistler then.

I tried book for flights today 1st Dec 08 - 30th April 09 but most of the airline websites don't let you book as far as the end of April 09. You guys had any luck?

hopalong - May 07, 2008 - 10:06 PM
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Bassett wrote:

blacksheep wrote:

Think I posted elsewhere but I'm staying with Seasonit in Snow Valley Lodge from 01/12/08 - 31/05/09 I'm from Manchester and this is my first season, can't wait Smile

cool....what part of manchester? im from around there..im still undecided about whether to go seasonit/ private...decisions, decisions.

do you have to pay rent upfront?...like when you book?

Bassett - May 08, 2008 - 12:16 PM
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I've had a brief look at booking flights but didn't have much luck from Manchester, probably get them sorted out in the next few months.

@hopalong : I used to live in Salford Quays but moved back in with my folks just outside the city to get some more money saved up for my season Smile

Seasonit have seemed really go so far in my dealings with them, you need to pay a £200 deposit upfront to book the accomodation then the rest in two installments, the first in July and the second in October

Dazzler74 - May 08, 2008 - 12:46 PM
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Reading this thread is so depressing but its on my 'replied' list so keeps appearing at the top..

You gusy must be so excited, I know I was this time last year..

Having done the season and now back to reality it seems like a million miles away as I sit in this portacabin staring at spreadsheets..

But it as the best 3.5months of my life, simply amazing.. stayed with Seasonit who were ace and made it very easy to meet people. Though SCUK was also important for hooking up with other seasonaires..

I stayed in Trappers which was awesome but think it is no longer available.. all seasonit places are cool, Kasie, Alan and Nelson are legends..

If anyone knows how to get rid of threads on your 'replied' list let me know as I couldnt bear to see this thread over the next few months...

so so jealous....

As one of my best friends in Whistler would have said 'Emotionizzle'!!!

Dazzler74 - May 08, 2008 - 12:49 PM
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This is 07/08 Seasonit Guys on Xmas morning...this is what you guys should be looking forward to...I am at the back holding up my Custom with the wife at the front in white jacket/blue trousers.. Didnt know any of the others before we arrived

Oz. - May 08, 2008 - 12:53 PM
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hopalong wrote:

Bassett wrote:

blacksheep wrote:

Think I posted elsewhere but I'm staying with Seasonit in Snow Valley Lodge from 01/12/08 - 31/05/09 I'm from Manchester and this is my first season, can't wait Smile

cool....what part of manchester? im from around there..im still undecided about whether to go seasonit/ private...decisions, decisions.

do you have to pay rent upfront?...like when you book?

.

Haha theres a few manc lads going aint there!

Am from manc as well, live right next to chill factor!

hopalong - May 08, 2008 - 05:02 PM
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Bassett wrote:

cheers for the info, im from Rochdale...not quite manchester i guess, but near enough for trips to the Chillfactore

...i havent actually been bording there yet...only been Tamworth and Milton Keynes atm, seen as im at uni a bit further down south.

from what ive heard here, seasonit could be the way to go...i really need to get my a$$ in gear.

anyone got any idea if ill still be classed as a student for the student BUNAC visa, even though im in my last year now, and i graduate in June?

if not, im gunna have to sort some other stuff out

Oz. - May 09, 2008 - 09:33 AM
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You should be fine dude:

You can apply as a student if you are;

* Aged 18 – 30 inclusive at the time of the visa application and a current full-time degree level student at a UK university OR hold an unconditional offer to begin university in 2008 or 2009 to study a full-time degree level course (this may be suitable for 'A'-level students once they receive their results in August)

Also check out seasonaires.com for more choice!

Israel - May 12, 2008 - 11:16 AM
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Hi guys,

I am interested in going too!

Could anyone tell me how much money should I have to spend to live at Whistler? Also, is anyone travelling from Whistler say don to San Francsico or Vancouver, LA, etc and use your residence at ~Whistler as a base camp? Can you do this?

Anyone thinking in renting a car at some point?

Also, I am 33 and probably partying all night long won't be for me. Anything quiter we could have as residence?

Please let me know.

Thanks,
Israel.

Oz. - May 12, 2008 - 01:07 PM
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Well flights are into Van and Van is about 2 hrs from whistler.

I might be up for a road trip down to LA/San Fran depends on the $$$ I have. Erm Im looking to take minimum 4k spending money but then Ill be partying as much as I can.

Dazzler74 - May 13, 2008 - 07:23 PM
Post subject: RE: Hello

my wife and I spent 4k between us.. we went out quite a bit at the beginning but was careful towards the end..

though 1500 of that was on new gear so I guess we did quite well... Wink

allidid - May 13, 2008 - 10:46 PM
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Well, I thought it was about time I dropped in on this thread as I've just paid my deposit for my chalet with Season It. Hoorah! Very Happy

I'm going to be staying in Whistler from January until the end of March. Who else is staying with Season It during that period? We'll definitely need to get some meet up plans in action nearer the time!

Time to go get some flights booked... roll on 2009 baby!

Bassett - May 13, 2008 - 11:52 PM
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Cool, which chalet are you in allidid? I'm with season it in snow valley lodge

Israel - May 14, 2008 - 10:49 AM
Post subject: Hi

Hi guys,

When you say season it, do you mean www.seasonaires.com? If not , could you give me more details about it?

Thanks,
Israel.

lez_s - May 14, 2008 - 10:52 AM
Post subject: RE: Hi

as well as seasonaires.com there is http://www.seasonit.co.uk/

Israel - May 14, 2008 - 11:17 AM
Post subject: hi

cheers lez.

ace_mcgraw - May 14, 2008 - 11:34 AM
Post subject: RE: hi

Quote:

Also, is anyone travelling from Whistler say don to San Francsico or Vancouver, LA, etc and use your residence at ~Whistler as a base camp? Can you do this?

Anyone thinking in renting a car at some point?

i might be wrong, but certainly there were restrictions on rental cars going the other way ie when I hired in San Francisco, I wasn't allowed to take the car to canada.

Israel - May 14, 2008 - 11:47 AM
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Cheers Ace

I guess is like in Europe. but you could take the train, bus or flight and then rent at destination. Would you do it?

Israel.

lez_s - May 14, 2008 - 12:00 PM
Post subject: RE: hi

years ago when i went travelling i went up the west coast of the USA from LA to Vancouver, Canada. I took a couple of buses and a couple of train stopping of in places like San Luis Obispo, San Fran, Seattle and others and then got the bus over the Canada and ended up in Vancouver

allidid - May 14, 2008 - 04:47 PM
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Bassett wrote:

Cool, which chalet are you in allidid? I'm with season it in snow valley lodge

I'm not actually sure what chalet I'll be staying in yet, as the only current Season It chalet with a place available from Jan - Mar was Snowbird Lodge. Snowbird Lodge is quite a way from all the other chalets, and as I'm not going to be working for the season and will be out there by myself I'd prefer to be in a chalet near Snow Valley Lodge, Chalet Bon Ami etc. so that I can meet plenty of people. They're going to have some new chalets available "soon", and at least one of those will be near the other chalets. I've got a deposit down for a place in one of the new chalets, so I'll let you know where I'm staying when I do!

Anybody have recommendations of who to get flights with? I know this has been asked plenty of times before, but I wondered if anybody had booked recently and got a good deal? I don't want to leave it too late and be stitched up with expensive flights...

Tomahawk - May 14, 2008 - 08:59 PM
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zoom will be the cheapest. more limited baggage. but still enough for a seaosn but will be tight.

ace_mcgraw - May 14, 2008 - 09:30 PM
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i stayed at snowbird when i did a season in 06. Had such a cool time. It's pretty close (5min) to the Blackcomb lifts and slopes, and is right next to a bus stop, so it's never too much hassle if people wanna come see you. And the hot tub it has there is massive - we had aboout 20-30 people in it over new year!

It's true it is a way from other places, but if you go with a company like season it or seasonaires you're gonna meet up with people in the other chalets wherever you are!

Israel - May 14, 2008 - 09:53 PM
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So who would you go with seasonaires or season it?

ace_mcgraw - May 14, 2008 - 11:26 PM
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personally, i went with Alpine Elements and had a good time, altho I didn't get the £100 damage deposit back which was annoying. Also, lots of other people on here and on other seasonaire websites (Such as natives.co.uk) have had pretty rough times with them, so I wouldn't recommend them. Unfortunately I don;t know much about other places

allidid - May 15, 2008 - 02:00 AM
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ace_mcgraw wrote:

Hmm, I might have to reconsider my decision on not staying at Snowbird, but it may well be too late! 20-30 people in a hot tub... that's bloody madness! Very Happy

Tomahawk: Cheers for the recommendation on Zoom, I'll give them a look. Hopefully I can pack a seasons worth of kit into their 20kg backage allowance Wink

ace_mcgraw - May 15, 2008 - 08:59 AM
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I managed to get everything I needed with Zoom. I had my rucksack which took up most of the 20kg limit, then it was free to take snowboard bags, and I have a very large snowboard bag, so stuffed everything in there! Ended up being about 45kg in total - had to take my boots on as hand luggage in the end cos the board bag was heavier than the baggage handlers are allowed to carry!

allidid - May 15, 2008 - 12:54 PM
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ace, I seem to remember reading on some other thread about you having a very heavy board bag - glad to hear you got away with it though! Looks like Zoom is a winner then. Any tips on when to book the flights or is it best just to get them sorted ASAP?

Btw, cheers for all the advice so far folks, really appreciate it!

ace_mcgraw - May 15, 2008 - 02:04 PM
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I'm pretty sure we basically just got the plane tickets pretty much as soon as we started planning to do it, which was pretty early cos of getting work permits / visa's etc

Tomahawk - May 15, 2008 - 06:36 PM
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yea with my experiance zoom is cheaper the earlier you get em. be flexible with dates they very alot.

yea dont usually weigh your board bag so got some space.

remember you will have waaaay more stuff on the way back so pack light.

allidid - May 16, 2008 - 01:05 AM
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Cheers guys. Looks like I can get a return flight for just over £500. I'd better get it booked!

norton - May 22, 2008 - 05:19 PM
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check flyglobespan as well.
i flew with them and they were fine. cheap too

satlee - Jun 06, 2008 - 10:00 PM
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Hi,

Me and my missus are all booked for Whister Jan till March 09. It's our first season and I will be 40, hey a young 40 though I will miss my BMX when I am away, seriously!

Accommodation is sorted through a friend of a friend and deposit paid. We are staying in Blackcomb in a one bed apartment.

We booked our flights through BA, nicer seats, good luggage and ace in flight entertainment.

We went out last year to do some research Wink

and everyone we spoke to said get your accommodation sorted, as it gets very limited and you will end up sleeping with cats!

Just waiting for the early bird tickets to be launched, anyone know when to expect them?

Looking forward to getting on the board and savouring that lovely Canada beer.

First night, The Keg for the best steak in the world.

Mav & Wend

simwit - Jun 07, 2008 - 02:19 AM
Post subject: Whistler Earlybird Season Pass

Does anyone know when the Whistler Blackcomb Earlybird Season Pass for 2008/2009 winter season comes out?

Denizen - Jun 07, 2008 - 10:38 AM
Post subject: Re: Whistler Earlybird Season Pass

simwit wrote:

Does anyone know when the Whistler Blackcomb Earlybird Season Pass for 2008/2009 winter season comes out?

Normally about the middle of September, so you still have a while to go. You usually have until the Bike Park closes the first week of October to get them.

moo - Jun 16, 2008 - 06:53 PM
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[quote="satlee"]Hi,

Me and my missus are all booked for Whister Jan till March 09. It's our first season and I will be 40, hey a young 40 though I will miss my BMX when I am away, seriously!

Accommodation is sorted through a friend of a friend and deposit paid. We are staying in Blackcomb in a one bed apartment.

How much are you paying for the apartment? Me and the missus are looking to go for those 3 months as well and want either a one or two bed place depending on price.

Enjoy the keg, Earls is my favourite!

Si-83 - Jun 16, 2008 - 10:52 PM
Post subject: RE: Re: We

Do you think a collection of information/sources would be a good idea, loads of people are interested in doing a season in whisler. Whats the cheapest u could do it for?

allidid - Jun 21, 2008 - 05:28 PM
Post subject: RE: Re: We

Despite over a month ago saying I should really get my flights booked... I still haven't done it Razz

I was just searching on Zoom and it looks like the cheapest I'm going to get a return for now is £620 (Dep: 27/12/08, Ret: 01/04/09). I've searched on a few other sites and the prices are all at least a couple of hundred more than Zoom.

Does anyone know where I can find a cheaper return now? Just thought I'd ask before I go ahead and book with Zoom. If I can save a few pounds I definitely wouldn't say no (then again I should have booked in May when I said I was going to!).

YourMum - Jun 21, 2008 - 05:50 PM
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i know most of the airlines have gone and added loads onto the cost of flights cos of this fuel bullshit but I booked mine with BA a while ago and they were quite a bit cheaper than zoom at the time....i know you've probs already checked them but I know people tend to have the perception that they are well over priced (I know I did)...worth a look, just to annoy you I paid £430.

allidid - Jun 21, 2008 - 07:42 PM
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Si-83 wrote:

Do you think a collection of information/sources would be a good idea, loads of people are interested in doing a season in whisler. Whats the cheapest u could do it for?

I've been thinking exactly the same about organising a collection of all the information/sources that have been in this thread and others in the past (lest we forget the epic 100+ pages Whistler thread!). There's just so much good info about doing seasons on these forums, but as a lasting resource it can be a bit tricky trawling through tons of pages of posts to find the gems.

So... I'm considering setting up a website that's a wiki so that everyone can chip in with their tips and advice. The only site I've seen that comes close to this is the World Snowboard Guide, which looks pretty good, but a little short on information in places. Is anyone here interested in contributing to such a site?

Sorry for going somewhat off topic, but I just wanted to get this idea down so I can see what people think. If there's interest then I'll start a separate thread.

lez_s - Jun 28, 2008 - 11:20 AM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: We

just checked the cost of flights and they have gone up by £100, gutted.

Tomahawk - Jun 28, 2008 - 07:55 PM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: We

yea book soon as possible.

flights are only going up and up at the moment.

make sure if your going with zoom you use a discount code.

such as MM2007ZA for 20% off.

lez_s - Jun 28, 2008 - 08:43 PM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: We

as soon as i get a job i'll get the flights. i searched for the thread you posted about discount codes and found one which got it down to £436.

Rob_Quads - Jun 29, 2008 - 07:21 PM
Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: We

Tomahawk wrote:

make sure if your going with zoom you use a discount code.

such as MM2007ZA for 20% off.

AFAIK That code expired in April 08

Tomahawk - Jun 29, 2008 - 08:42 PM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: We

^ used it 2 days ago and it still worked despite saying its expired.

if it has use this

HBOS2007 zoom friends and family only 15% as oposed to 20% though.

pablobaz - Jun 30, 2008 - 07:44 PM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: We

Glad to join the party...

My Girlfriend and I have booked snowbird lodge from Jan to March.

We are Irish, in our late 20´s with a few weeks experience on the slopes.

Can´t wait to go!

Barry

lez_s - Jun 30, 2008 - 07:52 PM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: We

welcome to scuk Beer

you'll love it in whistler. there is lots there for all levels of people.

turkey*buzzard - Jun 30, 2008 - 08:46 PM
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3 of us have just booked up for a season in Swiss Chalet starting Nov 15th. Counting the days aready....

DG - Jun 30, 2008 - 10:22 PM
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Another Irish guy here heading out to Whistler, going all on my lonesome though. Staying in White Gold with seasonaires, cant wait. Anyone else stayed with seasonaires or in this chalet before? Whats it/they like? Have read a good bit of the massive whistler thread thats on here (as in the 100 page one), thats been aload of use, but if anyone is looking for a fairly good consise one try searching whistler thread on www.irishsnowboarder.com its fairly handy for a quick read.

I would like to try do the CASI level one but I dont really know if I will be good enough to do it. Have gone on 6 week long holidays and have no major problem doing black runs, not the best at riding fakie though. Any one have any idea on what level you need to be to sit this course? Also once you sit it, is it easy to get a job instructing out there.

Counting the hours already.......

Denizen - Jun 30, 2008 - 10:58 PM
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DG wrote:

CASI Level 1 is pretty easy if you have the standard for riding: http://www.casi-acms.com/videos/Level1_Riding_EN.wmv

They will disect your riding and technique and then rebuild it. You have to be able to show you can ride the way they want you to.

Once you've got the Level 1 it's unlikely you'll get a job from it unless you get a sex change, want to teach young kids or can speak fluent Spanish. They normally fill their snowboard instructor positions way before the start of the season and most of the people are returners. Knowing this the CASI course is advertised in Whistler as a great way to improve your riding rather than a way to get into teaching.

DG - Jul 01, 2008 - 12:32 PM
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nope, nope and nope to a sex change, teaching young kids and fluent spanish so guess I will give that idea up. Thanks for the advice.

allidid - Jul 02, 2008 - 12:40 AM
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lez_s wrote:

as soon as i get a job i'll get the flights. i searched for the thread you posted about discount codes and found one which got it down to £436.

lez_s: What dates are you flying out and back on? I just paid £620 for a return with Zoom... 27th December 2008 - 1st April 2009. I really wish I hadn't booked my tickets before the posts about discount codes. * weeps a little *

Does anyone know of a good (reasonably cheap) hotel or hostel in Whistler? I need a place to stay for a few days before I move into my chalet on 1st January. I haven't managed to find anything available near the centre of Whistler. Also does anyone have recommendations for the same thing in Vancouver?

lez_s - Jul 02, 2008 - 01:16 PM
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looks like i'll be flyingo out the start of dec now instead of mid nov.

pablobaz - Jul 02, 2008 - 08:44 PM
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As was suggested a few pages up I´ve created a wiki, which hopefully stop searching through 100 page forum posts.

I´ve created a basic structure and added a minimal amount of content and links - I´m travelling in South America at the moment so won´t get too much of a chance to add anything.

If everyone adds a little it should be very useful - if not it only took about 20 minutes to setup so no worries.

Anyway here it is:

http://seasoninwhistler.wetpaint.com/

Seeya,

Barry

lez_s - Jul 02, 2008 - 09:27 PM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: We

just booked my flights Beer

Oz. - Jul 03, 2008 - 09:42 AM
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DG wrote:

Sweet another White Gold person :p There is a few of us on here staying in white gold. When are you flying out to Van? You chose your room yet?

Loki117 - Jul 03, 2008 - 10:15 AM
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I'll be in Vancouver for the winter have got my Y2Play pass for grouse but no doubt I shall be coming up to whistler a number of times over the season.

DG - Jul 03, 2008 - 12:17 PM
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Quote:

Sweet another White Gold person :p There is a few of us on here staying in white gold. When are you flying out to Van? You chose your room yet?

Havent booked flights yet but looks like I will be heading out to Van on the 20th and staying about 3 or 4 days there with some mates and then heading up to Whistler. Spent a summer in Van before, really cool place in the summer, hear the weather aint so good in the autumn, but if you get a chance its well worth chilling there for a night or two. Word of warning thats been floating around here already, do not stay in a hostle near Main Street and Hastings Street crossing, area is a seriously dodgey spot, think it has a needle exchange or metadone clinic there so it attracts all the wrong sort to those hostels, same goes for one near the bus station or train station (cant remeber which one). I had a fairly scary night staying there when i got to van first.

Think I got put inbedroom number 3 in the main house (think its the master bedroom, lucky me!) sounds fairly nice. Looking forward to a few beers in the hot tub! When are you heading out and which room you staying in?

lez_s - Jul 03, 2008 - 01:17 PM
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room 3 is a good size room for 3 people, well 3 people last season. i have been told the lay out might be changing for this coming season.

Oz. - Jul 03, 2008 - 05:07 PM
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DG wrote:

20th of? Nov?

Im leaving the UK on october 29th, spend a few days in Van then head into whistler! Hopefully seasonaires will have some early arrival rooms.

Unlucky! your sharing a room with me lol Im in bedroom 3 to :p David did say that all rooms would be twins if I am right! If not i got dibs on the single bed :p

lez_s - Jul 03, 2008 - 05:52 PM
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if the room i think it is going to be a twin room you guys are laughing. the room will have a lot of space.

Oz. - Jul 03, 2008 - 07:50 PM
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lez_s wrote:

if the room i think it is going to be a twin room you guys are laughing. the room will have a lot of space.

Its the one with the en suite and the small deck?

how big we talking Lez? Razz

Nick_R182 - Jul 03, 2008 - 08:09 PM
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Im in room 2 i think. Can you remember what that was like Lez?

lez_s - Jul 03, 2008 - 09:57 PM
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right then lets go through the key hole.......

room 3 is or was will a very good size for 2 people, its a long room but you have loads of space, but the bathroom next room is use by people wanting to shower to use the hot tub.

room 2 is on the ground floor so easy when you get in pissed up. twin beds, cupboard. the room is down the hall from the kitchen.

DG - Jul 04, 2008 - 10:12 AM
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Quote:

Sorry, it will be the 20th of November when i head out. Quick thinking there with the nabbing the single! Looks like you will be out there way before me so you can get your pick of all storage space also! I think it will be only for two as there are a max of 14 in the house with 7 bed rooms so after whipping out my calculator that hopefull means we will have that room all to ourselves!

lez_s - Jul 04, 2008 - 12:24 PM
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but you'll be sharing the bathroom with someone Wink

so keep it clean.

arby - Jul 05, 2008 - 02:10 PM
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hey guys, just a quick heads up on flights. ive been searching recently and have found aircanada have the cheapest flights for me... maybe worth checking out... £80 cheaper than with zoom for me! £419 return to calgary (im goin fernie)

DG - Jul 05, 2008 - 02:19 PM
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Also BA have a sale on now going to Van, found them on ebookers going form Dublin via Heathrow for 580 euro leaving Nov 20th and flying back April 30th (probably cheaper for you guys as you might be able to take out Dublin Flight) . One thing I would say about aircanada is that their economy class is really bad for such a long flight to Van, mates went with BA when i flew with Air Canada and their flight seemed way better, I am not tall and I found the leg room to be as bad as a short hall ryan air flight.

arby - Jul 05, 2008 - 04:18 PM
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aaaahhh no deal! i was assuming air canada would be relative luxury! oh well, tbh im never comfy on planes so i'll suck it up for the price! get free headphones too lol

cant wait, should be flying out on 1st december now Smile

blacksheep - Jul 05, 2008 - 07:25 PM
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I had a look at BA prices and they're quite reasonable, just booked my flights for £418 return to London. I will never fly Air Canada again after last season's fiasco.

We hung around the luggage pick up area for nearly an hour until we were advised that our luggage is on another flight arriving either later during the day or the next day!? Turns out the luggage wasn't transferred over in time when we transitted through Toronto so it was placed on a different flight. Apparently it is a common occurance but you would have thought they could have advised us. In the end it took 2 days until our luggage was couriered to us in London. Snacks were poor, limited leg room and the seats and screens look like they haven't been upgraded since the 80s. The cabin crew were very friendly though.

Denizen - Jul 08, 2008 - 08:15 AM
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Bastards the lot of you; I'm out of here at the end of September and almost can't bear to watch this thread develop like the one from last season. However if you want any advice just ask; I've done a couple of seasons out here. One was arranged from home through a season company and the other with a group of mates renting a house locally and working. Hopefully that puts me in a position to answer some questions, although I'm not giving up my secret spots so don't ask.

DG - Jul 08, 2008 - 01:16 PM
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This is knid of half off topic but anyway here it goes!

Want to get a new board for the following season. I want to get one that is best suited for park and powder (I think these might be mutually exclusive though). I am not too conserened about piste stuff as when I am on piste I am usually looking for little lips and jumps to mess around on (so kind of treat it like a park anyway). Does anyone know of any board that might be good for this? Was thinking of the last seasons Burton Shaun White after reading a review of it on here.

Now for the whistler relevent stuff. For anyone who has been to Whistler before where would the cheapest place to get a board be, Whistler (whit seasonaires discounts and all that), Vancouver outlets or ebay? Will be heading out around the 20th of November so might miss the early season sales in whistler. Thanks for any response!

lez_s - Jul 08, 2008 - 01:24 PM
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i rode my dh all over whistler last season, in the park, on and off piste, in powder and its only a 155.

there is an area of van that cheaper to buy stuff, but i cant remember the name now, sorry. in whistler check out evolution and mountain riders.

DG did you say you were in white gold this coming season?

DG - Jul 08, 2008 - 02:02 PM
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Cheers lez_s, I normally ride a 156 so that should be grand for the powder days then. I think I know the area of Van you are talking about, theres about 10 massive adventure sports stores and board stores all with in 5 blocks of each other. If i rememeber right its on West Broadway and near the Cambie Street crossing.

Yeh, I will be in White Gold all season.

lez_s - Jul 08, 2008 - 06:47 PM
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there are loads of boards about that will do the job you'll just have to try a few out.

i was going to say when i get there i'll take you to evolution where my mate works, but i don't there in until the end of nov now but i guess you want the board to opening day.

blacksheep - Jul 09, 2008 - 10:27 AM
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I hear the festivals, DJs, parties... are worth checking out in Whistler. Does anyone know what the main ones are and the dates? I can only find this so far http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/twssf/index.htm

lez_s - Jul 09, 2008 - 10:45 AM
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normally there is a web site, which you can find frm on the WB site with all the dates, who's on etc. i would think its a bit early for it to be up now. as for when the telus is on, last season it sarted at the start of april.

Loki117 - Jul 11, 2008 - 01:42 PM
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Damn i'm gutted to hear that Air Canada are so poor although i got a golden deal so I can't complain too hard. Managed to get a flight from London to Van , Van to Toronto then Toronto to london for £416 so not a bad deal at all ... shall have to see if I regret it now.

I arrive in Van on November 4th but I will only be heading up to Whistler every other weekend. The plan is to spend the time in Vancouver and frequent grouse while being able to enjoy the town and start my new business then fly to Toronto after the winter for the rest of the year. Would like to hear from anyone doing anything similar?

Tom

KarlJ - Jul 11, 2008 - 05:31 PM
Post subject: Flights are booked!! :D

It's done, I am now officially going to Whistler! Booked my flights last night leaving on the 21st Oct to Vancouver with BA for the princely some of £467. Only problem is that I am going from terminal 5 so fingers crossed by bags arrive in Vancouver at least some time before the end of the season!

Tomahawk - Jul 11, 2008 - 05:59 PM
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Loki117 wrote:

that sounds sick. what kind of visa you got? and whats your business if you dont mind me asking.

Nick_R182 - Jul 12, 2008 - 10:10 PM
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Im booked with Air Canada aswell but ive only heard good things about them, so will have to see! They were well over £100 cheaper than British Airways when i booked though and Zoom were more expensive aswell. Just need to sort my transfer and lift pass out now then im nearly sorted!

Loki117 - Jul 15, 2008 - 08:23 AM
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Tomahawk wrote:

that sounds sick. what kind of visa you got? and whats your business if you dont mind me asking.

Well in about 15 days time I am launching a website / international calls company that will allow people to make calls to any phone in the world from any phone in the world be it mobile or landline for 60 minutes for 25p a call ..... Anyway I am on a bunac 1yr open working visa landing in van on November 4th staying in the pinnical for 2 nights then probably a hostel for a week until I can find an appartment! You going to be over there Tomahawk?

lez_s - Jul 15, 2008 - 08:27 AM
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if you need a software tester based in vancouver let me know Laughing

Loki117 - Jul 15, 2008 - 08:30 AM
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Sorry Lez i'm actually a dev myself! At the moment I work for a merchant bank in London on trading systems it's time to get out! However if the projections for the company pan out we may need some developers. Whats your langauge and do you speak / write any forign languages?

Oz. - Jul 15, 2008 - 06:41 PM
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Loki117 wrote:

Tomahawk wrote:

that sounds sick. what kind of visa you got? and whats your business if you dont mind me asking.

HA need anyone with telco experience? Razz

Ive been working in telco for like 6 years! Dealing with Carrier and Interconnect faults as well as land line issues Razz

pablobaz - Jul 15, 2008 - 10:36 PM
Post subject: Whistler site

Just a reminder the whistler wiki is p and working.

No login required -

http://seasoninwhistler.wetpaint.com

Tomahawk - Jul 15, 2008 - 11:08 PM
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Loki117 wrote:

Tomahawk wrote:

that sounds sick. what kind of visa you got? and whats your business if you dont mind me asking.

not sure if ill be out west much will be in quebec/ontario for a while might make it out west around march probably vernon though.

Noob - Jul 28, 2008 - 09:28 PM
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Got my visa and everything sorted and will be heading out with 2 mates from Uni around October time. I cannot wait!
Just not looking forward to finding accommodation for us all if it's as difficult as everyone says.

lez_s - Jul 28, 2008 - 09:31 PM
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depends on what you are looking for.

Noob - Jul 28, 2008 - 09:37 PM
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Just somewhere thats clean really. I don't mind if its basic, as long as it has somewhere i can cook.

lez_s - Jul 28, 2008 - 09:50 PM
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If you want a shared chalet so you meet people look at www.seasonaires.com or if you want your own place then place an ad in www.piquenewsmagazine.com - the local paper, or if you all want to work for the mountain try and get into HOUSE, which is the staff housing which is the cheapest option and they have rooms for 4 people.

Noob - Jul 28, 2008 - 09:59 PM
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How would I go about trying to get into HOUSE? We all want to work for the mountain. It's myself, one other guy and a girl though, is that a problem?

lez_s - Jul 28, 2008 - 10:06 PM
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That shouldn't be a problem to what I know of, but I've never lived in House. I think you apply for staff housing when you get a job.

lez_s - Jul 28, 2008 - 10:09 PM
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Have a look at this http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/employment/residence/winter_rates/index.htm

There is a Contact Us on the left of the web page, give them an email and ask - that's the best idea.

Denizen - Jul 28, 2008 - 10:52 PM
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Okay I've expanded the accommodation section on the Whistler Wiki as that's the most important thing about living here imho.

http://seasoninwhistler.wetpaint.com/page/Accommodation

Noob - Jul 29, 2008 - 01:31 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys Smile

DG - Jul 30, 2008 - 03:28 PM
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Hey guys, has any one sorted out insurance for the season?Looking for total cover, off piste and park. any advice on companies and cover prices. Cheers.

lez_s - Jul 30, 2008 - 04:28 PM
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I used the SCUK one last season and it was about £300 for the season. It covers everything from park to off piste to cat boarding.

I'll be using it again this coming season too.

scapa - Jul 30, 2008 - 10:39 PM
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Ive gone with amex gap year cover, £265 for a full year including wintersports.

gap07 for 10% off

https://www.etravel.americanexpress.com/auth/servlet/FrontServlet?request_type=landing

lez_s - Jul 30, 2008 - 10:53 PM
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Just looking looking at the winter sports option and it doesn't say anything about park.

scapa - Jul 30, 2008 - 11:25 PM
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Aye, Im not a park rider so I thought it seemed a good deal. Its prolly the worst Laughing

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