13th Annual Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival 2008
Whistler, BC (PRWEB) February 26, 2008 -- Whistler Village hosts the 13th annual Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival April 11 - 20, 2008. The festival is the largest celebration of its kind showcasing fifty live concerts, legendary arts events, major pro ski and snowboard competitions and fantastic nightlife.
With a snow base of almost 8 feet on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, the Telus World Ski & Snowboard festival is sure to be a success. Guests are quickly booking their Whistler accommodation (http://www.resortquestwhistler.com) so that they can enjoy some of the best spring skiing and riding in the world. The festival highlights the largest free outdoor concert series in Canada and competitions featuring some of the best skiers, snowboarders and photographers on the planet with over $150,000 in cash and prizes to be won.
Michael Franti and Spearhead are confirmed to close the festival with a number of other bands yet to be announced. Other events include The Eleventh Annual Dog Fest, The Filmmaker Showdown, Words and Stories and The DJ Experience. Be sure to see the Pro Photographer Showdown with some of the best action/sports/lifestyle photography on the planet and $10,000 to be won for Best in Show.
ResortQuest Whistler (http://www.resortquestwhistler.com) is a full service property rental management company providing Whistler accommodation (http://www.resortquestwhistler.com) in over 750 condominiums and townhomes spread throughout the village. ResortQuest Whistler offers the largest variety of Whistler accommodation from studio apartments to 5 bedroom luxury homes. For more information visit ResortQuestWhistler.com or call 604-938-6622.
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