A Tour of Whistler's XL Terrain Park

Profile and significance Mark Draper is a Canadian freeski athlete and coach from Toronto, born in 1998, who moved from the Nor-Am contest scene into a visible role teaching progression and park fundamentals. He spent several seasons competing in slopestyle and big air before channeling his energy into coaching and media with Ski Addiction, while representing rider-run brands such as RMU, Karbon, and Joystick. Draper’s significance lies in that blend: he is a capable park skier with verified results who now translates freeski technique into clear, practical guidance for everyday riders.... Read more on the Athlete page

Overview and significance Whistler Blackcomb is Canada’s flagship resort and a global reference point for freeskiing, pairing massive scale with a lift system that keeps days flowing. The resort’s official mountain brief lists 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, more than 200 marked runs, 36 lifts, and three terrain parks spanning intermediate to expert, with highest lift access at 2,284 m and base elevation around 675 m—good for roughly 1,609 m (5,280 ft) of vertical in a single push. Average snowfall is given at about 432 inches (1,091 cm) and the operating calendar regularly stretches among the longest in North America, which is why film crews, national teams, and everyday park riders treat Whistler Blackcomb as a season-long training ground.... Read more on the Location page

Brand overview and significance Ski Addiction is a rider-owned training brand based in Whistler, British Columbia. Launched in 2012 with a simple goal—help skiers progress faster and safer—the company blends step-by-step tutorial series with purpose-built off-snow gear. In late 2017, Ski Addiction introduced trampoline-specific “Tramp Skis” and training bindings, a combo that turned backyard setups, gyms and tramp parks into year-round freeski labs.... Read more on the Sponsor page