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Marc Riddell, Director of Communications at Whistler Blackcomb | Whistler Blackcomb - Climate Change, The Future of Summer Skiing, COVID | Brought to you by Alta Ski Area

"Climate change is real. Whistler Blackcomb has been proactive for decades to prepare for it. The Horstman T-bar, yeah, it's an iconic lift. We hadn't used it for 3-years. But it's [closing of the Horstman T-bar for summer skiing] certainly had to do with changes in the profile of the glacier. What we do know is that glaciers in British Columbia and around the world are receding. We're not immune and we shouldn't expect to be immune." - Marc Riddell, Director of Communications at Whistler Blackcomb

Marc Riddel is the director of communications at Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America.

In this episode, Marc & Miles talk about climate change, summer skiing & riding, the melting of the Horstman Glacier, the closing of the Horstman T-Bar, the future of Whistler Blackcomb, COVID restrictions, Australians, going 100% cashless, the biggest challenges for Whistler this season.

Marc Riddell answers these in-depth questions:

• Is this going to be THE season to be at Whistler Blackcomb because of less people?

• Will Whistler's terrain parks and half pipes be affected by Coronavirus restrictions?

• Does Whistler Blackcomb attribute this to climate change?

• What is Whistler Blackcomb doing to address climate change?

• Will summer skiing & riding on the Horstman Glacier continue in the summer as it has each year since 1987?

• What is the future of summer skiing and riding at Blackcomb?

• What will be the silver linings of this Coronavirus ski season?

Please enjoy!

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This episode is brought to you by Alta Ski Area