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philboarder 
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 Posted: Feb 22, 2010 - 06:12 PM
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| Seasonit and Snow24/7 who offer a discount to scuk members |
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Jellybean
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Posted: Feb 28, 2010 - 05:28 PM
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hey again,
thanks all for all your help, but theres no way i can save enough to not work in whistler, (on a crap wage!!!). decided though definately still gotta do it this year, so am thinking tignes! just come back from a weeks holiday, absolutely loved it. by far the nicest european resort i've been to. so job hunt here i come, learning some french aswell, and roll on november!!!
never know may make it to whistler 2011/2012
thanks again
helen xxx  |
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DJb
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Posted: Mar 02, 2010 - 10:48 PM
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First post: Aug 19, 2009
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Location: Scotland / Slovakia
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| Whistler is definitely back on my season radar after initially thinking I'd give it a miss because of all the hype it receives. I've hit the same problem as everyone else though in terms of lack of visas for non-students. However, taking that to my advantage, in case I don't get enough saved to head out in early November, I'm thinking of getting a flexible ticket and just delaying my departure and staying at work in the UK until I have enough money to afford it, maybe even until Christmas. In the meantime, I'll be praying on the pound recovering some strength through this year! |
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Olibone540
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Posted: Mar 09, 2010 - 12:32 PM
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First post: Feb 19, 2005
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Location: Whistler, BC
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Posted: Mar 10, 2010 - 11:36 AM
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Hey I'm thinking of doing next season at Whistler. I should have around 7K saved. Never done a season before so would like to hear more experiences and advice on it...
Do I need to sort my visa out now?
Is it worth getting a work visa?
I would prefer not to work, is 7K realistic for 4.5 months?
What's the accom like? what is the cheapest? is it mainly shared rooms?
Are things really spread out in Whistler, is it easy to get around?
What is the snow typically like in mid Nov ...when does the season usually get going? (thinking of getting there around then to get accom)
Sorry about all the questions... I could do with some more insight! Nice1  |
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philboarder
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Posted: Mar 10, 2010 - 11:40 AM
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Do I need to sort my visa out now? YES if your going to work and when i say YES i mean today
Is it worth getting a work visa? Yes probably if you dont think your going to have enough money
I would prefer not to work, is 7K realistic for 4.5 months? Possibly but your going to be living cheaply
What's the accom like? what is the cheapest? is it mainly shared rooms? on your budget shared
Are things really spread out in Whistler, is it easy to get around? From what ive read and heard easy to get around
What is the snow typically like in mid Nov ...when does the season usually get going? (thinking of getting there around then to get accom) Season starts mid november normally nov 18th but this year was early like the 10th |
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R1ch
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Posted: Mar 10, 2010 - 11:56 AM
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First post: Jan 07, 2005
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Location: London
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7K is more than enough for a few months in Whistler.
If you are just going for the holiday, and not to work then all you need to do is go through the airport as normal, they will want to see evidence of funds to support yourself and a return flight home. 6 month tourist visa, job done.
Obviously accommodation is the most expensive outlay, but it mostly depends on where you live. Closer you get to the Lifts, roughly more expensive it becomes. The most expensive options also tend to be the ones you can book from the UK, where as you will find better deals in the Piquenews magazine or by contacting local agents when you are there.
In the two years I spent in Whistler, I lived in a total of eight different places. The only time I had a room to myself was in the places I stayed during the Summer when rent is a lot cheaper.
Whistler is very easy to get around. Depending on where you live, you may need to buy a bus pass each month to take you into the Village.
It opened as early as October one year I was there, but bare in mind that very early season they will begin by only opening weekends, then the High Alpine lifts most likely won't open until December. If you are thinking of working, you need to be there end of October as that's when all the hiring is done. |
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Bob_Gnarly
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Posted: Mar 10, 2010 - 05:17 PM
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When is the ideal time to arrive to get good/cheap accom? Mid Nov?
What is the price range on accomodation? ..what would be the cheapest and how much would it cost to stay in the village?
What's the nightlife like? |
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philboarder
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Posted: Mar 11, 2010 - 02:48 AM
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| If your going to be looking for accomadation locally i guess you probably need to be there mid october |
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R1ch
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Posted: Mar 11, 2010 - 11:41 AM
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Yeah, you want to be there before the job fair is on... then you want to be there before you think the other people will be getting there ahead of the job fair!
Basically, you can try and find accommodation before you get there, but you will be paying for it, either through the British based companies that offer season accommodation or Canadian based property rental companies.
The best deals are found through the local paper and you need to be there to view them, the further it gets to the opening of the season, the more competition there will be for people responding to the accommodation ads.
When I first went there, I remember every Thursday waiting for the local Newspaper to come out and then trying everything which worked for us. It even tended to crash the server on their website when the online version was published around that time. I also e-mailed just about every property company in town until I got something. It was a lot of work.
I personally arrived just before the job fair and was too late to book a hostel or staff accommodation as they were all full. So had to get a 2 bed rental property in the village for a month, which was obviously a bit more per night than a hostel, but would have silly expensive when the season began, as it was for people coming out for a week or two really.
I think I was quite lucky finding the place I did as I knew a few people that couldn't find anything and had to move to other towns and hitch a car ride in. |
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Posted: Mar 21, 2010 - 12:08 PM
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This is a great thread, thanks. Me and a mate are going to do whistler 2010/2011 too. We got in to the most recent release of Bunac visas (whoo hoo!) and are applying at the moment. We're considering using Overseas Working Holidays which is Whistler Blackcomb's official recruitment agency in the UK. They're holding a jobs fair in London 2nd-4th July 2010. You pay them £400 and you get a place at the jobs fair with interviews, work with the mountain and a place in their accommodation. Has anyone used this service? Would you recommend it? Seems a bit expensive but we might go for it.
Thanks!
Chris
PS We've got a blog about our season planning here: Chris and Simon do a ski season and travel the world |
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Posted: Mar 21, 2010 - 01:37 PM
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| Good to hear probably see you out there |
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lez_s
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Posted: Mar 24, 2010 - 09:56 AM
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First post: Oct 11, 2004
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Just to let you know Whistler season passes are sale now
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/ticket ... /index.htm
One thing to think about is, with Intrawest looking like they might go down the pan should you buy it know and help them pay debts off or wait until later in the year and see if someone buys Whistler off them.
For me I'm waiting April 30th to buy mine. |
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Posted: Mar 24, 2010 - 11:06 AM
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| Thanks for the heads up Lez didnt realise they go on sale so early. I will certainley purchasing one on or before the 30th although i guess if i buy it with credit card its protected. (not that i have credit card with that much credit). |
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lez_s
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Posted: Mar 24, 2010 - 11:18 AM
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First post: Oct 11, 2004
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They don't normally go on sale this early, but one of the theories (from my mate) is, Inteawest get the money and put in the bank and get the interest off it to pay some bills.
Didn't think about putting it on my credit card, but that's a good idea as it would be protected. |
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