Whistler Mountain Bike Park to Open May 18, 2012 - Early Bird Passes On Sale Now

Source: Whistler Mountain Bike Park

Spring skiing may still be going strong at Whistler Blackcomb, but mountain-bike enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the opening of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, scheduled for Friday, May 18, 2012. Those enthusiasts are one step closer to being able to ride the Whistler Mountain Bike Park as early bird Season Passes, Triple Play Cards, and the new Twilight Triple Play Pass are on sale now.

“Whistler Mountain Bike Park is opening its first alpine single track trail, Top of the World, from the Peak of Whistler Mountain this year and it is going to be an incredible season.” says Brian Finestone, Bike Park manager for Whistler Blackcomb. “We are also opening a few other new trails this year as well as offering a new Twilight Triple Play Pass.”

Bike Park Season Pass
Price: Early Bird April 16-May 31 $499 (CDN plus tax); Regular $549 (CDN plus tax)

Includes:
•Unlimited riding from May–October

Early Bird Incentives:
•One free Peak Ride ticket. The Peak Ride ticket gives riders the opportunity to experience Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s new alpine trail named Top of the World. Top of The World begins at the top of the peak chair and offers riders a total of over 4,900 feet of vertical.
•Purchase before May 31 and receive an early season bring-a-friend Whistler Bike Park ticket valid until June 22
•Save $50 off the regular price Bike Park Season Pass if purchased before May 31

Triple Play Card
Price: $139 (CDN plus tax)

Includes:
•Three full days in the Whistler Bike Park

Early Bird Incentives:
•Purchase before May 31 and receive an additional early season Whistler Bike Park day for use before June 22
•Load an additional three days on to the Triple Play Card for $99 (CDN plus tax) if purchased before May 31

Twilight Triple Play Pass
Price: $249 (CDN plus tax)

Includes:
•Three full days in the Whistler Bike Park and unlimited riding any day after 5pm from June 16-September 3

Early Bird Incentives:
•Purchase a Twilight Triple Play Pass before May 31 and receive and additional early season Whistler Bike Park day valid until June 22
•Load an additional three full days onto the Twilight Triple Play Card before May 31 for only $99 (CDN plus tax).

Guests who purchase a Season Pass, Twilight Triple Play Pass or a Triple Play Card are also eligible for additional season long discounts including 15 percent off food at the Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC), 20 percent off food at the Roundhouse Lodge, 20 percent off retail at Garbanzo Bike & Bean, and 20 percent off rentals at both the Garbanzo Bike and Bean and the Whistler Mountain Bike Park Demo Centre. Guests looking to purchase a pass or card product can visit whistlerblackcomb.com/bike or call 1-800-766-0449.