Opening day goes off on Whistler Mountain (PHOTOS)

Whistler opening day (Insatgram /@marz_jean)

Friday was good day to be at Whistler. A really good day.

Yes, after an opening date that was originally slated for November 23, the resort pushed back the opening date to today and Mother Nature did not disappoint.

And while some spoke of hour-and-a-half-long lift line wait times (there were “only” five lifts and 20 runs open on just the Whistler side after all), attitudes changed when skis and snowboards touched down and the first turns of the season were made.

Those fortunate enough to be there for opening day shared some of their snowy shots on social media.

When November acts like December! • Day one @whistlerblackcomb

A post shared by Ryan Harris (@ryan.j.harris) on Nov 17, 2017 at 3:19pm PST

Blower pow conditions are much better with a beer waiting at the end! Stop by to say hi. | #OnlyInWhistler #360ofWB #WhistlerBites #Whistler #TheBrickworks | P: @GoWhistler / Mike Crane

A post shared by The Brickworks Public House (@thebrickworkspub) on Nov 17, 2017 at 3:18pm PST

@sebastianfreihofner getting some on opening day at @whistlerblackcomb #skiing #pow #shredmish #biblyf #whistler #whistlerblackcomb #faceshots #ski

A post shared by Ashley Jones (@ash.jones91) on Nov 17, 2017 at 3:06pm PST

Fridays are for shredding all the pow for @whistlerblackcomb opening day! Best opening day since I moved here. Bring on the goods! #whistlerblackcomb #whistler #britishcolumbia #canada #snowboarding #powder #adventure #explore #pnw #mountains #explorebc #whistlerlife #beers

A post shared by Mike Stephens (@michaelstephensplus) on Nov 17, 2017 at 3:04pm PST

There’s no shortage of snow up on Whistler mountain. Unexpected early season face shots 🤗 📷 @paulmorrisonphotography #whistler #skiing #earlyseason #powday #thankyou #ullr

A post shared by Anna Segal (@anna_segal) on Nov 17, 2017 at 3:01pm PST

A post shared by Richard Prokopanko (@richard.prokopanko) on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:49pm PST

A post shared by Sonia Paris (@sonnparis) on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:44pm PST

I’d say Today was pretty epic 📸: @stanrey7 • • • #whistler #BC #ExploreBC @elanskis @blizeyewear

A post shared by Kevin Drury (@drury.kc) on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:44pm PST

An epic opening day on #Whistler #mountain … Back at it tomorrow.. . . . . . . #onlyinwhistler #gowhistler #explore #explorebc #snow #winter #ski #snowboard #iphone7plus #iphone

A post shared by J€₹€₥¥ £€₲€₹€ (@therealjlegs) on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:40pm PST

Opening day!!!!!! Work. Fresh lines on harmony at 12 and back to work. #openingday #whistler #freshsnow #pow #faceshots #bottomless #goforahike #ihaveasweetjob #idrinkliftcoffee

A post shared by Kyle Hefkey (@trippyrainbow) on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:39pm PST

Why buy the souvenir snow globe when you can make this ‘Home SWEET Home!’ ❄️#whistler #openingday #fun Definitely one of my favourites yet #churchofcromwell 😂

A post shared by Leah Powell (@leahcpowell) on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:37pm PST

Gorgeous Morning at Whistler Blackcomb 🏔⛷❄️🏂

A post shared by Cyrus Janssen (@thecyrusjanssen) on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:18pm PST

Ganas de nieve. Foto del viaje a @whistlerblackcomb en 2010. Dia épico de catski con @powdermountaincatskiing #ski #freeride #whistler #canada #powder #powpow #winteriscoming #picoftheday #travel

A post shared by Javi Prieto (@jp540) on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:14pm PST

Today’s view coming down the gondola after my first ever time snowboarding!! 🏂❄️

A post shared by Stephanie Borak (@stephborak) on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:11pm PST

Winter wonderland 🌬❄️❄️❄️ #ohcanada #whistler #britishcolumbia #winterwonderland #snowboarding #view #scenery #adventure #explore #nature #naturelovers #hike #hiking #hikingadventures #explorer #goexplore #outdoors #neverstopexploring #gooutside #gooutdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #getoutstayout #canada #shred #shredding #happyfriday

A post shared by @marz_jean on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:02pm PST

Opening day did not disappoint. #whistler #openingday #whatlines #allthebuds #pals #thd #creeksideorbust 🤘🏼🤪❄️🏂 @alan_gautier @skidlife @westleyj @dontfollowfill @traviswilliams04 @istvanmozes @tay_ski @jayseuschryst @nixophoto @thereal_lifemoney @ruk1er

A post shared by Andrew Boyce (@_andrew_boyce_) on Nov 17, 2017 at 1:54pm PST

Happy Birthday to the raddest chick around. Here she is tearing up one of the best opening days we’ve ever had. #pitted

A post shared by Rory Hackett (@roryhackett) on Nov 17, 2017 at 1:48pm PST

With more precipitation in the forecast, things are looking very, very good for the beginning of this season.

And while it may be just Whistler open at the moment, Blackcomb is not far behind, as the opening day for that mountain is scheduled for the original date of November 23.

So hey, if you missed this opening day, there’s always next week, right?

Welcome back to the white room.

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