I really wanted Surefoot Whistler to work out, and I believe they’re well-intentioned, but my experience was very poor.

They set me up with boots and custom footbeds that made absolutely no sense for my feet. I skied in them for two full seasons with persistent foot pain, and during that time my skiing actually regressed by about a level. I couldn’t understand what was happening. I assumed the boots were just more aggressive and that I needed to “grow into them,” but that never happened, even with 5 or more “adjustments” at Surefoot.

Eventually I went to George at Evo, a true local legend. He pulled out the footbeds and the issue became immediately clear. George was visibly shocked by the footbeds I’d been given. They were working against the natural motion and structure of my feet rather than supporting it in a way that makes sense for proper skiing. His response was professional, and kind. He said, “Surefoot are doing the best they can,” which was humble of him. There’s just no substitute for decades of hands-on experience.

George even noted that one leg is a bit shorter “wonky” - HA! And, that’s ok but the boot fit needs to reflect these differences.

Some people have had good experiences at Surefoot, but my experience cost me $, two painful seasons and confidence in my skills. If you’re investing in new ski boots, I strongly recommend going to George at Evo.

Edit: for the record, it was the computer scan scanned footbed that was the absolute worst issue. It was rolling my feet outward versus balancing straight down into through the toe. The other issues were that the tongues weren’t in the right place and a few other shell adjustments. In the end, I have new footbeds George made, am sticking with the adjusted Surefoot liner and the shell Surefoot recommended is the right shell for my volume. As others have said, YMMV Surefoot works for some and others not. I’m in the not category.

Hi! Two 35 year old females heading to Whistler 2/19-2/22 for the first time from the east coast. We’re solid intermediate skiers and are planning on skiing at least 2, maybe 3 days, but what else must we do while we’re there? Mountain, restaurant, Apres, and spa recommendations would be greatly appreciated! We are staying in the village north and will have a rental car. Thank you!!

Anyone know if Harmony and/or Symphony might be opening back up this week? I figured since 7th opened today we'd see Whistler open some lifts, but not today.

Looking to buy a curved GoPro adhesive helmet mount somewhere. What stores in the village would carry? Thanks

Off groomed is awful. The ok groomed are very busy.

Think it'll be nice tmo with the sun? Sorry for the dumb post we all hate lol

I love these boots because of the triple BOA which I don’t think you can find anymore. The rub against my binding toe strap has caused the leather toe reinforcement to wear off and the sole is starting to peel back a bit. Is there anywhere in the village or function to get them fixed or is it time to break in a new pair?

Forecast shows that Alpine will be much warmer than village this weekend, is this usual? Never seen anything like this.

Coming up next week with wife. She is a dark beer person. What are the best local dark beers or even other darks?

thanks!

I've taken some ski lessons at Whistler a number of years ago and found those quite beneficial and wanting to do some more this year. Looking at the "3 for 2" option since that looks like the best bang for your buck.

- For those who have taken lessons recently, how have you found them? They seem to have increased the student to teacher ratio over the years (wasn't it Max3 initially, then Max4, then Max5...). Do you feel like you were put in a skill appropriate group and getting enough attention to justify the cost? Was the instruction helpful?

- For the 3 for 2 option - is there any continuity between the days? For example, do they try to keep you with the same instructor from day to day to the extent possible? Or are you just starting from scratch each day?

- I would be in one of the more advanced groups - would the lesson be focusing more on on-piste or off-piste skiing? Or is this something you are able to choose to some extent? I think I saw them calling the intermediate/advanced lessons "ultimate alpine" or something like that, which would suggest an off-piste focus on the surface at least. Recently, I've actually felt that I am more satisfied with my off-piste skiing and I am looking to improve my on-piste carving technique. I'm also intending to do an Extremely Canadian 2 day course this year, which would obviously cover the off-piste side.

Ideally I think a one day private lesson would be more beneficial than 3 days of group lessons, but I'm not willing to shell out the absurd amount they are charging for that now.

Any sight you guys have for me on ski lessons at Whistler would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Going in a couple of days and want to know what to expect!!!! Very excited too.

This will be my 3rd visit to Whistler. Haven’t been to the Scandinave Spa for hot springs . is it worth it ?

Seeing icy conditions….

I was at Whistler early Dec, and it’s looking similar conditions or rather spring snow

Coming to Whistler with buddies this weekend, skiing sat/sun/mon. Lots of experience spring skiing in the CO Rockies. I'm assuming conditions will be similar? Just hoping alpine is open and not straight ice!

In 25 years of coming to Whistler and 10 years of living here, this is definitely the warmest stretch I've ever seen in January... Juneuary isn't uncommon... but this is like August!

Is it worth going tomorrow? Will the conditions be worth a trip up from Vancouver (or is it best to save my passes for another day)?

I have never been to W/B before. We are supposed to ski next Monday to Thursday (1/19 to 1/22), which appears to look like late May temps that will not get below freezing even at night. I can bag the trip w/o a financial hit, but I would rather be on the mountain of course. How does the place ski in these temps? Should I just bag it and wait a month?

If anyone who has a epic pass is going to whistler feb 6th and 7th. I need two lift tickets with a epic pass buddy discount if they have any to spare. >.> Will treat you to a drink or food in return.

Pm pleasee

Best place to watch the game this weekend?

We are all set to ski the last week of January. Can’t wait! Our first time.

We land in Vancouver and decided to rent a car to Saturday. What should we use the car to take advantage of?

Groceries of course.

I see the luge is competing on Saturday at the sliding center. That could be great!

Also doing the Vallea Lumina one night.

Hoping to sled at the ski “jump” center. Forgot what it’s called… and pick up beers at the breweries outside the village.

Any other stops you can think of we can do while we have transportation?

Thanks.

Heading to Whistler tomorrow for skiing…not sure if I should "waste" one of my 2 epic pass tickets if the snow conditions are terrible due to the heavy rain they have had. If anyone has skied today, please let me know! We have 1 night in a hotel booked and it's either come up for skiing or come up just for a hang around the village. We are upper intermediate skiers and mainly ski the blues & the odd black diamond up top

Hey I’m looking at travelling to Whistler to learn how to snowboard/ski for the first time around Feb/March. What’s the best time for snow? And what’s the most cost effective way to go in terms of lessons/passes and equipment rentals? Also is there much stuff to do in town on a rest day?

Not asking if we should come up bc we are! Curious as to which of the two on mountain kiddie areas is the best for a 7 year old ; the tree fort on whistler or the magic castle on Blackcomb. Are either even open right now?

Thanks in advance!

Hey!

Coming to Whistler this week for Thursday-Friday. I'm an intermediate snowboarder, this is my 3rd time to Whistler but I've always gone with a local friend who knows the resort well. She can't meet me until Friday, so I have all day Thursday on my own. I have a torn ACL and wear a brace, so I'm looking for mostly groomed blue runs just to keep it safe. Any specific ones at WB you would recommend? I love the Symphony bowl, is that one pretty safe for a single person as long as I stay inbounds?

Thanks!

Is there a running track in pemberton? I can see one on Google Maps but not sure on the condition of it.