AboutGeoff Wickens Expertise I have a fairly vast knowledge of the history of The City of Vancouver, BC. All my knowledge has been learned through on-hands experience. I am apt to answer most any question in regards to the history of the city, the construction of its bridges and the history behind some of its buildings.
Experience I drove cab for 5 years and in that time gave numerous city tours with full historical backgrounds. I have a thirst for history and an appetite for knowledge.
Question Hi Geoff, We are considering a ski holiday at Whistler in January 2008. We are intermediate skiers and have skied in New Zealand and Australia. I have just read in a brochure that the average minimum temperature at Whistler in January is -17 degrees. The coldest temperature we have skied in is -6. When the temperature is -17 or colder, is this too cold to ski or is it bearable. Also is wind chill a factor over there during ski season.
Thanks
Cheers Kevin and Cindy - Brisbane Australia
Answer Believe it or not - I am not a skier, however, I did get some information for you.
If -17C was unbearable, than the rest of Canada would be in serious trouble in the winter. -30C (or colder) is not unheard of anywhere east of the rockies from Nov - Mar. I was in Edmonton this spring and on May 1, it was snowing and -7. 3 months later it was +28C.
