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Posted: 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.

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Posted: 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

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Posted: 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.

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Posted: 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.

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Posted: 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!

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Posted: 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?

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Posted: 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.

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Posted: 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.

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Posted: 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

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Posted: 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.

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Posted: 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?

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Posted: Jul 11, 2008 - 05:31 PM

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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!

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Posted: 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.

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Posted: 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!

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Posted: 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?

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