Whistler is an award-winning, year-round mountain resort located within two hours of downtown Vancouver. Whistler was also host to many of the major athletic events and ceremonies for 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the first ever PRIDE House at an Olympic event, offering a welcoming space for gay and lesbian athletes, coaches, family, friends and allies.

Whistler is consistently rated as the #1 resort in North America by such prestigious publications as Condé Nast Traveler, Ski, Transworld Snowboarding and Skiing Magazine, among others. More than 8,100 acres of skiable terrain on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains can be reached directly via lifts originating in the heart of Whistler Village, just steps from major hotels.

Whistler Village is world-class in every sense, with fabulous accommodations, excellent restaurants and pubs, a thriving nightlife and shopping galore. There is no better time than now to make plans to visit this spectacular destination.

WinterPride is the annual gay ski week in Whistler and 2012 will mark celebrations of 20 years of being OUT on the slopes. Right now is a great time to plan your visit and get your tickets online. Find out more via the links below.

Photos courtesy of Tourism Whistler

WinterPRIDE 2012 Whistler Gay Lesbian Ski Week Feb. 5-12, 2012 Join in the 20 year celebrations of being OUT on the slopes! http://www.gaywhistler.com/

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