The gods have listened. Whistler Bike Park Opens Early.

The Whistler Mountain Bike Park will open for the 2015 season two weeks ahead of schedule on Saturday, May 2. With skiing and snowboarding still going strong in the Whistler Blackcomb alpine with a 182cm base, low snow levels in the valley have allowed trail crews to get to work on the lower section of the Bike Park to prepare the Fitzsimmons Zone for an early opening.

"We are thrilled to get everyone back in the bike park earlier than expected this spring," says Brian Finestone, Whistler Mountain Bike Park Manager. "Despite almost having a two metre snow base in the alpine, with the help of some warmer temperatures in the valley the crew was able to get an early start to get the Fitzsimmons Zone in perfect shape."

Those chomping at the bit to get back on two wheels and into the berms can get a head start by taking advantage of Early Bird prices available now until June 12. Early Bird rates are now available for Whistler Bike Park Unlimited Season Passes, Twilight Passes, new Top of The World Passes and new Five and Ten-Day Passes. Also new this season is the addition of spring-time extended play hours until 8pm every Saturday from May 16 until June 13 (when extended play will run daily), adding four more evenings of twilight riding to the schedule.

The following products are available at Early Bird prices:

Unlimited Season Pass

Price (CDN plus tax): Early Bird Season Pass Adult $599; Regular Season Pass Adult $699| Early Bird Season Pass Youth $525; Regular Season Pass Youth $609 | Early Bird Season Pass Child $355; Regular Season Pass Child $415

Includes:

- Unlimited riding from May 2 to October 12.

Early Bird Incentives (available until May 17):

- One free Top of the World Ticket; one free bring-a-friend ticket valid to June 26, 2015.

10 Day Pass (NEW!)

Price (CDN plus tax): Early Bird Adult $399; Regular Adult $459 | Early Bird Youth $349; Regular Youth $399| Early Bird Child $235; Regular Child $275

Includes:

- Ten full days, valid May 2 to October 12.

- Reload days for $39 per day if purchased at least five days in advance of use.

Early Bird Incentives (available until May 17):

- One bonus early season day valid until June 26.

5 Day Pass (NEW!)

Price (CDN plus tax): Early Bird Adult $249; Regular Adult $285 | Early Bird Youth $219; Regular Youth $249| Early Bird Child $149; Regular Child $169

Includes:

- Five full days, valid May 2 to October 12.

- Reload days for $49 per day if purchased at least five days in advance of use.

Early Bird Incentives (available until May 17):

- One bonus day valid until June 26.

Top Of The World Season Pass (NEW!) – limited quantities available

Price (CDN plus tax): All Ages Early Bird $229; All Ages Regular $259

Includes:

- One Top Of The World lap per day (one Village Gondola ride, one Peak Chair ride)

- Valid mid-July to mid-September, subject to conditions, snowpack, and reduced hours during Crankworx.

Early Bird Incentives (available until May 17):

- One bonus full Bike Park day valid until June 26.

Twilight Season Pass

Price (CDN plus tax): All Ages Early Bird $229; All Ages Regular $259

Includes:

- Evening riding from 5pm - 8pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 16 – June 10, and daily June 13 – September 7.

- Reload full days for $49 per day if purchased at least five days in advance of use.

Early Bird Incentives (available until May 17):

- One bonus full Bike Park day valid until June 26, 2015.

Guests who purchase an Unlimited Bike Park Pass will get free, unlimited access to the PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Alpine Experience at Whistler Blackcomb, as well as 15 per cent off food at the Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC), 20 per cent off retail and rentals and more. Five and Ten-Day, Top Of The World and Twilight passholders are also eligible for members-only discounts at Whistler Blackcomb. A complete list of passholder perks can be found at bike.whistlerblackcomb.com/tickets-passes/passes/perks.aspx.