I've skied my Big Troubles all over the world and I've loved them on anything from Pennsylvania powda("hardpack" to east coasters, "ice" to west coasters), to nipple deep pow in Italy and France. I was in Whistler the second week of May last season, and we got like 8ish inches of fresh on top of some older snow, and they handled that most awesomely. Dropping cornices, tight as shit trees, rippin' groomers, pretty much anything. They're a pretty stiff ski, so if you like to get some speed they are still super stable, as opposed to a ski like the Seth or Gun that has a bit more flex to it, which is a bit better for the pow days but not quite as good for the variable conditions you'll find in Whistler in May. Dynastar also leaves a good amount of tail on the ski, which make ripping switch a pretty good time. The ski still has enough tip and waist width to give you a nice amount of float through deeper stuff, but it is still narrow enough to get some nice GS turns when you're headin' down to midstation. I always give my vote for some Big Troubles.
From peoples opinions who I respect I'd also look at the Rossi Sratch BC WRS's, and Line Prophet 90s can be had for fairly cheaply. Also, depending on when you're going to be in Whistler, you could also wait and see what shops are blowing out towards the end of the season. They are having a great season, so I'd assume they are going through a ton of product, so there is sure to be some overstock come springtime. Ski shops tend to stock what the employees like best for their local hill, and if you spend some time shopping around and talking to different shop guys they'll probably be able to put you on something thats pretty sick and you'll likely get a great deal.
