Whister, British Columbia, Canada
Whistler has been ranked time and again the number 1 resort in North America. Located next door to each other and connected by the Peak to Peak gondola, the mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb combine to provide over 8000 acres of terrain. Combined this with more than 200 trails, 3 glaciers, 37 lifts and 12 alpine bowls and the numbers start doing the talking.
Late afternoon alpenglow on Whistler Mountain
The 2010 winter Olympics gave British Columbia the perfect excuse to upgrade the road to Whistler from Vancouver and now the journey can be enjoyed for all its beauty and not its delays. Everything about Whistler is large: massive terrain; the longest unsupported cable span (2.7 miles) of the gondola; sprawling vistas; and monster long trails including the Blackcomb Glacier run. Make sure you try the heli-skiing in British Columbia, Whistler ski resort offers some of the best day trip itineraries in the world. SkiBundle top tip - try the waffles at the Crystal Hut on Balckcomb Mountain!
Whistelr / Blackcomb Stats:
Base elevation: 2,124 ft / 675m
Summit elevation: 7,494 ft / 2,284m
Terrain: 8,187 acres
Average annual snowfall: 410 inches / 1042cm
Number of Lifts: 37
Number of Trails: 200+
Longest Run: 7 miles (Burnt Stew to Upper/Lower Olympic)
Parks & Pipes: 5 terrain parks + 1 pipe
Trail Classification: 20% Beginner/ 55% Intermediate / 25% Advanced
Transfer Time: Vancouver 2 hours 30 mins
The slopes shepherd you back to the village, where you will enjoy lively après-ski and nightlife that takes you into the wee hours of the morning. The pedestrianised centre of Whistler village has great shopping and diverse restaurants, that take a cue from the Canadian ancestry of Europe and the Pacific at large.
Whistelr / Blackcomb Stats:
Base elevation: 2,124 ft / 675m
Summit elevation: 7,494 ft / 2,284m
Terrain: 8,187 acres
Average annual snowfall: 410 inches / 1042cm
Number of Lifts: 37
Number of Trails: 200+
Longest Run: 7 miles (Burnt Stew to Upper/Lower Olympic)
Parks & Pipes: 5 terrain parks + 1 pipe
Trail Classification: 20% Beginner/ 55% Intermediate / 25% Advanced
Transfer Time: Vancouver 2 hours 30 mins
The slopes shepherd you back to the village, where you will enjoy lively après-ski and nightlife that takes you into the wee hours of the morning. The pedestrianised centre of Whistler village has great shopping and diverse restaurants, that take a cue from the Canadian ancestry of Europe and the Pacific at large.
Kids Ski Free
Many resorts offer free ski passes and ski equipment rentals for children.
