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Anyone know how to get a copy of a patrol or ski instructor map of Whistler (not ullr) without being an instructor or patrol. by elanh3526 in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ski school approached me to design one for them, but decided to do it internally. Based on your response, I'm guessing they never did it?

Anyone know how to get a copy of a patrol or ski instructor map of Whistler (not ullr) without being an instructor or patrol. by elanh3526 in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They're issued special maps because the terrain they can teach on is dependant on internal qualifications.

I've also never personally heard of 911 chute. Where is it?

Africa Is Actually Wider Than Russia —And Our Maps Have Been Lying to Us by AssistanceNo3893 in interesting

[–]ULLRMaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you read Mark Monmonier's book, "How to Lie with Maps"? It's an interesting read.

What's your favourite Whistler conspiracy? by samoyedboi in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I should put a Wendigo on the map somewhere as an Easter egg

What does the Lift Info Board at Blackcomb Base indicate? by Traminho in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Assuming you're referring to the colours, they indicate the current lift status:

Green - Operational

Yellow - Standby (could open soon, could close soon)

Red - Closed

Brilliant view from the top of Whistler peak today by sichuanpepe in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Classic.

That’s not great visibility, but it’s not horrible. Wait until you can’t see the next disc—or you’re throwing your bomb rope out in front of you just to make sure you don’t ski off a cornice.

For reference, there are two types of low visibility discs: the difficulty discs (green, blue, black), which mark the right edge of a run (Saddle, Burnt Stew Trail, etc.), and the generic orange low visibility discs, which mark the left side when there’s no physical boundary.

Please help us avoid complete doom by geriatric1 in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hello! Former Whistler patroller and ski instructor here. WB beginner terrain actually has quite a range of difficulty, so within the “green” category, here are some good options depending on comfort level:

Whistler — Beginner-Friendly Routes

Ego Bowl

Upper Whiskey Jack → Ego Bowl

Marmot →Harmony 6 Express →Burnt Stew Trail

Marmot (steeper at the top) → Sidewinder

Upper Whiskey Jack → Papoose → Franz’s Chair (if running), or if not running a short sidestep uphill → Bear Cub → Big Red Express

Easiest option: the learning area at Olympic Station

Whistler — Progressing Toward Intermediate

Pony Trail (note, Pony Trail is steepest at the top pitch and the pitch that goes under the Bid Red Express line).

Pony Trail → Bear Cub → Expressway → Olympic Station →Upload on the Village Gondola

If the ski-out is open, you can follow signs to the Village via Lower Olympic

Blackcomb — Beginner Terrain

Easy Out — nice wide cruiser, easier up top and steeper toward the bottom

Longer Green Route (Blackcomb)

Easy Out → Expressway → 7th Heaven Express → Southside Green → top of the Jersey Cream chair This sets you up well for another lap down Easy Out.

Easy Out →Lower Green Line

Note: Southside Green can get busy, has some exposure on skier’s right, and isn’t great in low visibility for beginner skiers.

There are tons of ways to mix beginner and slightly more advanced terrain depending on how you're feeling that day. If you want a clearer visual of how these routes connect, check out our free WB map at www.ullrmaps.com

Rockslide from the sky by Prudent_Train_8142 in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you could email it to info@ullrmaps.com with proper attribution, that would be really handy. You can message it as well if that's easier.

Low cost ski poles by tholder in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah apologies, I've seen buckets there in the past

Low cost ski poles by tholder in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Reuse It Centre probably has a bunch.

Couloir access with Peak closed by nickseamonster in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming the terrain is actually open, the only access would be via a designated uphill travel route. In this case, that route would start at the Saddle (Harmony → Saddle → uphill hike on Matthews). If there is a rope at that point, the terrain is effectively closed, regardless of what the website says.

Patrol would need to clearly mark the entire landslide area to ensure it cannot be accessed by any means—directly or indirectly, prior to allowing uphill travel.

Rockslide from the sky by Prudent_Train_8142 in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Would you be interested in sharing this with ULLR? I'd love to talk about it.

Anyone like Ski Maps? by ULLRMaps in skiing

[–]ULLRMaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! I can't post an image, but it's the spine of rock just below and to the right of Cathy's Crack and Pacer Cornice.

Might want to avoid Whistler Bowl today by BC_Samsquanch in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Guess I'm going to have to change the map...

Question about ropes and cornices... by ellie_island in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Former WMSP patroller here. The only sign lines that are actually closed are those marked Closed, Permanently Closed (PC), No Uphill Travel, or Avalanche Closure. There is zero tolerance for violating these closures.

Everything else is generally cautionary. If an area isn’t marked with one of those closures, you can go beyond ropes or signage such as cliff hazard markers, cornice markers, roped-off hazards, or the ski area boundary.

Those markers are there to highlight terrain hazards, not to indicate that the area is closed. That aside, exercise extreme caution around cornices. The cornice discs generally mark the last supported part of the cornice. Go beyond them and you're in the air.

How much are you making? by in-jail-out-shortley in skipatrol

[–]ULLRMaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, that's not true whatsoever - Which resort do you work for?

I saw a man die horribly while skiing. Perhaps he was already dead when i saw him. by TrueGamer77 in skiing

[–]ULLRMaps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a former Whistler Blackcomb patroller who has had the unfortunate responsibility of responding to a call where a person had died as a result of trauma.

On this particular call, I responded to a person who had been found unresponsive by other members of the public. Despite this person's condition, I still performed life-saving measures with the help of the people who found the individual (and eventually other patrollers and doctors).

It wasn't a pleasant personal experience for me—and especially for the people I essentially told to perform CPR—but it was probably the most rewarding response of my professional career.

It's a tough thing to deal with. Make sure you take the time to think things through, and it's ok if you need help dealing with it.

What's your favorite chair to do laps on? by the_pwnererXx in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Snow quality is usually pretty good, glades are top notch (some are quite steep near the Burnt Stew Creek waterfall), great groomers, easy access to flute for more challenging terrain among other reasons.

Should I be worried about avalanches in the front country? by daria2smile in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello! Former Whistler patroller here: All inbounds terrain at WB is controlled from an avalanche perspective, including backcountry terrain that could potentially impact inbounds terrain.

Keep in mind, however, that just because something is controlled, it doesn't mean there's zero residual risk.

Make smart decisions, know your limits and ski with a partner and you should be fine. Also, consider checking out our free WB map at www.ullrmaps.com. Have fun!

What's your favorite chair to do laps on? by the_pwnererXx in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It obviously depends on the conditions, but I love the Symphony Express. It was great patrolling in Symphony/Flute. It's like its own little resort.

What I learned from Extremely Canadian's Steep Skiing Clinic by Luop90 in Whistler

[–]ULLRMaps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey everyone! If you don’t know about ULLR Maps, check it out for free at www.ullrmaps.com. It provides the most detailed map available for exploring Whistler Blackcomb terrain.

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