Every year during the winter season in Whistler there is a weekly free event on the base of Whistler. This is an event that I believe makes Whistler stand out. Every Sunday night Whistler builds a jump at the base of Whistler where local skiers and snowboarders jump threw a ring of fire while fire dancers are dancing around twirl flaming torches.
Skier flipping threw a ring of fire - Whistler Fire and Ice
Whistler Fire and Ice
On top of all the excitement from the Athletes jumping threw the ring of fire and the many fire dancers putting on a spectacle while spinning their flaming instruments there is also live music on the base of Whistler. You can check out a video of the fire dancers performing in Whistler.
All of these things always draw a big crowd of people to the base of Whistler and is a great way to top off an excellent weekend of enjoying the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb.
Fire Dancers - Whistler Fire and Ice
Snowboarding Fire works - Whistler Fire and Ice
Near the end off the night when the snowboarders and skiers are jumping threw the ring of fire Whistler Blackcomb adds the the experience with a large display of fire for the crowds enjoyment. Check out a video of Jesse Robson jumping the ring of fire.
Over the past few years I’ve attended a few of the fire and ice shows at the base of Whistler and one private fire and ice show on the top of Whistler at the Roundhouse. I had a good friend who is one of the local snowboarders who participates in many of the fire and ice shows and he always encouraged me to come watch and I would always tag along with my camera and shoot some photos.
Flipping a ring of fire - Whistler Fire and Ice
Nev Lapwood - Whistler Fire and Ice
If your in Whistler at all this season I would highly recommend grabbing a seat on the patio of GLC or get close to the gates and enjoy the hour long Fire and Ice show, it’s totally a fun experience and worth every minute. If your in Whistler this weekend you can enjoy the first Fire and Ice show of this season this coming Sunday December 20th 2009 at the base of Whistler Blackcomb. Hope to see you there!
Whistler Fire and Ice
Jumping a ring of fire - Whistler Fire and Ice
