Offered at $2,865,000 we are pleased to advise the recent sale of #3 -The Cedars.

Nestled within a wooded preserve and overlooking the Chateau Golf Course, this 2500 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath property is part of a select collection of mountain homes in the Blackcomb Benchlands community, one of Intrawest’s most prestigious addresses.

The distinctive mountain architecture features heavy timber and natural stone detailing. Outside, the cedar shake roof and natural cedar siding provide balance between the alpine setting and this exclusive development. Inside, the river stone fireplace with its heavy timber mantel and extensive wood millwork throughout, frame the sumptuous yet intimate décor.

Hand-set heated slate floors in the kitchen and bathrooms deliver unparallel comfort, while pine cabinets and a white cast iron sink provide a rustic touch. The vaulted ceiling in the living area and floor to ceiling double-glazed wood windows take advantage of the views, without compromising the country feel.

These homes only come around once in a decade.

Embrace this rare opportunity to witness the world’s best athletes in Whistler this winter. With 3 World Cup events already successfully completed, excitement in Whistler is building as we gear up to cheer on Canada and our favourite athletes from around the globe.

Upcoming Events

2009 Intersport FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup, Whistler
Thursday, February 5 - Women’s Skeleton, Men’s Skeleton
Friday, February 6 - Women’s Bobsleigh, 2-Man Bobsleigh
Saturday, February 7 - 4-Man Bobsleigh
Tickets are $5 and available from Tourism Whistler - 1.800.WHISTLER

Luge World Cup
February 20-21, 2009
An opportunity not to be missed as these athletes slide at record speeds down this frozen track
Location - Whistler Sliding Centre
Tickets $5 and available from Tourism Whistler - 1.800.WHISTLER

IPC Cross-Country Skiing & Biathlon World Cup
March 4-7, 2009
Paralympic athletes test their strength and endurance and against the best in the world in the hopes of winning gold.
Location - Whistler Olympic Park
Tickets - Free

IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals
March 9-14, 2009
See the world’s best Paralympic alpine skiers complete in downhill, super-G, super-combined, giant slalom and slalom races.
Location - Whistler Creekside
Tickets - Free

E.ON Ruhrgas IBU Biathlon World Cup
March 11-15, 2009
Combining cross-country skiing with rifle target shooting, the Biathlon is a European favourite.
Location - Whistler Olympic Park
Tickets -Free

Results from World Cup events to date

FIS Nordic Combined World Cup
Friday/Saturday - January 16,17 2009

Individual Gundersen 10.0 km
1- DEMONG Bill (USA) - 25:07.9
2- KOIVURANTA Anssi (FIN) - 25:26.3
3- KIRCHEISEN Bjoern (GER) - 25:40.2

Individual Gundersen 10.0 km
1- MOAN Magnus-H. (NOR) - 25:18.7
2- KIRCHEISEN Bjoern (GER) - 25:19.1
3- DEMONG Bill (USA) - 25:19.2

FIS Cross-Country World Cup
Saturday/Sunday - Januaury 16,17 2009
Ladies 1.3 km Classic Sprint
1- PROCHAZKOVA Alena (SVK)
2- KOWALCZYK Justyna (POL)
3- OLSSON Anna (SWE)

Men 1.6 km Classic Sprint
1- JOENSSON Emil (SWE)
2- HATTESTAD Ola Vigen (NOR)
3- WENZL Josef (GER)

Men 30 km Pursuit - SAT JAN 17 2009
1- PILLER COTTRER Pietro (ITA)
2- GAILLARD Jean Marc (FRA)
3- CHECCHI Valerio (ITA)

Women 15 km Pursuit
1- KOWALCZYK Justyna (POL)
2- LONGA Marianna (ITA)
3- FOLLIS Arianna (ITA)

Ladies 6 x 1.3 km F Team Sprint
1- ITALY
2- GERMANY
3- SWEDEN I

Men 6 x 1.6 km F Team Sprint
1- SWEDEN
2- ITALY I
3- CANADA I

Ski Jumping FIS World Cup 2008/2009
Saturday/Sunday - January 24, 25
results to be posted shortly.

In the spirit of the Nordic Festival at the Callaghan Valley this weekend, our team decided to head out on Friday to watch some of the World Cup events, then take ourselves for a cross-country ski.

With the sun shining and the snow in great shape, we could not have asked for a better day.

Ski Jumps for the 2010 Olympic Games. This weekend is the Cross Country and Nordic Combined World Cup competitions.

Training Run. Highly recommend coming out to watch these events. Very impressive!

Our Team. Certainly not as fit as some of the World Cup teams out there... but we did have fun!

Unforgettable views in the backcountry. A truly a unique experience.

JR, leading the charge and keeping us all fit

Cross Country Trails Callaghan Valley. Over 55km of perfectly groomed trails suitable for everyone from beginners and experts in classic and skate skiing

on the home stretch. After many many kilometers we were all ready for apres!

This is what the Whistler lifestyle is all about. Fresh air, sunshine, snow and good friends…

Set in the pristine back-country of the Callaghan Valley, is Whistler’s Olympic Park, venue for the 2010 Olympic Games.

This weekend 200 athletes from around the world arrive to compete in a three-day Nordic Combined World Cup.

For information on tickets, schedules and events see
http://nordiccombined-vancouver.com/home/tabid/257/language/en-CA/default.aspx

For details on Whistler Olympic Park see http://www.whistlerolympicpark.com/

Cheakamus Crossing is a unique and exceptional neighborhood designed with both the needs of the local community and the environment in mind. One of Whistler’s most talked-about Olympic legacies, the neighborhood is currently being built prior to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to house visiting athletes, and will be converted post-Games into a vibrant, local community with a diverse housing mix and front door access to countless recreational opportunities and neighborhood conveniences.

All the resident restricted properties at Cheakamus Crossing have been made available for sale beginning in the Fall of 2008. The Whistler Real Estate Company has been administering the sales for this project with Greg Ambrose and Frances Davis as the main point of contact. Prospective purchasers on the Whistler Housing Authority waitlist for Cheakamus Crossing are being given the opportunity to purchase a property based on individual waitlist priority order. The resident restricted properties are being well received with a mixed offering able to meet varying budgets and needs. To date, over half of the 221 resident restricted properties have been sold in a short 5 week period.

Stay tuned: Cheakamus Crossing has a number of market opportunities ranging from home sites to spacious 3 bedroom townhomes. These will be available for viewing in early 2009.

Any property located on “Resort Lands” is required to pay Tourism Whistler Fees to contribute to the promotion of Whistler worldwide. This primarily affects properties located in the the main tourism areas of the village, however is it best to check with your Realtor before purchasing any property to see if you will be required to pay these yearly fees.

Assessment Fee Structure (Annual)

1 bedroom =2 units  (Sleeping Areas)
Living room, den or enclosed loft containing sleeping facilities (i.e. a bed or sofa bed) 2 units
Non enclosable loft (open) containing sleeping facilities (i.e. bed or sofa bed) = 1 unit
Includes 5% GST

We are pleased to let you know of a recent sale luxury home  in Whistler

4868 Summit Lane
Listed for $7,900,000 and sold this week at $7,100,000

Please don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions or would just like to chat about what’s happening in the Whistler Real Estate market.