The control tower will announce your name on the big speakers, give your sled the green light, and track crew will gently push you into the track. Watch closely as a staff member does a demonstration run! When it is your turn, the track team will assist you in finding the correct position on your sled. After the orientation, your group will get fitted with helmets and you will walk about one third up the track to the “Maple Leaf” start. Your Public Skeleton Experience commences with an orientation about your ride and track etiquette. The Whistler Sliding Centre is a non-profit organization, and all proceeds from our public programs go directly towards growing sport and supporting bobsleigh, skeleton and luge athletes! Gift certificates are available, call 60, ext. See below for cancellation policy.Ĭanadian residents ages 14-25: $209 will be charged at time of booking, upon presentation of valid ID at check in a refund of $154 will be issued.īefore you book, make sure to read the Public Skeleton "Know before you Go".įor any questions, contact us by email or call 60. Participants must make sure they are ready to slide and meet the weight, height and health requirements outlined in the "Know before you Go".Īdvance booking is required. Full payment is required at time of booking.Participants may experience a strenuous ride.All participants must be 16 years or older (14 & 15 year-old Canadian residents may participate as targeted athletes).No prior skeleton experience is required.This age range allows us to capture early, as well as late stage Olympic potential athletes. *The age range of 14 to 25 years aligns with long-term athlete development stages in the sliding sports and the Canadian Sport for Life program. $55 for Canadian residents ages 14-25, ID required ($209 will be charged at time of booking and a refund of $154 will be issued upon presentation of valid ID at check in)*Ģ5% off the second activity for individuals who book both bobsleigh and skeleton in the same season (book by phone for the discount).Īsk about our locals' discount for Whistler, Pemberton and Squamish residents.$209 for Canadian residents ages 26+ and non-residents ages 16+.The Whistler Sliding Centre is the only place in Canada where public can experience the adrenaline rush of skeleton! Skeleton runs rain, snow or shine so it’s the perfect addition to your time in Whistler, whatever the weather. Don’t worry that your run might be over too fast, as you get to go down twice! No previous experience is required, you will get familiarized through a thorough orientation session before going on track. Participants take off from the “Maple Leaf” starting point to slide through the track’s bottom six corners, clocking speeds up to 100 km/hr. Like an Olympian, you will slide solo on your own skeleton sled. The Whistler Sliding Centre's Public Skeleton Experience is one of Whistler's most unique activities! No experience is required.
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