Whistler Blackcomb

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Pros
  • Massive variety of incredible terrain
  • Easy to access from Vancouver
  • Full of amenities and après ski to keep everyone well entertained
Cons
  • Expensive place to ski and crowds can be an issue

Overall

4.1

If you’re serious about your skiing or snowboarding, sooner or later you owe it to yourself to visit Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia. It’s consistently near the top of Ski Magazine’s annual list of Top 50 resorts as well as Forbes Top Ten Ski Resorts in North America. With a ski area of 8,117 ac spanning two mountains, it’s North America’s largest and most popular resort. The resort consists of two distinct mountains, Blackcomb Peak and Whistler Mountain, with the main village nestled between and joined by the Peak2Peak gondola, which is the highest lift of its kind in the world (1,427 ft. The staggering amount of acreage includes over 200 named trails of bowls, glaciers and tree runs. There’s plenty of variety and enough terrain to keep everyone from beginner to expert busy for days.

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Best month to go

March

Whistler’s season typically begins by the end of November and usually lasts well into May. If you go in March, you stand your best chances of getting an almost-perfect combination of longer days, great snow coverage all over and temperatures cold enough to keep the snow in good shape. It also avoids the Christmas/New Year’s crunch, and the US public holidays when Americans stream over the border for world class skiing and a (usually) favorable exchange rate. Just watch out for the local schools’ spring vacation period which is a recipe for big crowds. For 2017-2018, it’s the last two weeks of March.
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FLY TO

Vancouver International Airport

DRIVE/BUS TO

Whistler (2-3 hours)

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Whistler Village (Walk)

  • Most popular place to stay along with Creekside
  • Made up of three main areas
  • Known for its world-class dining, nightlife and shopping

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Creekside (Walk)

  • Quiet and residential
  • Access slopes via Creekside Gondola
  • 3 mi from Whistler Village

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Alpine Meadows (4-5 mi)

  • 5 minutes drive from Whistler Village
  • Cheaper lodging than Whistler Village
  • Range of accommodation from cabins to chalets

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Niklaus North (4-5 mi)

  • 5 minutes away from Whistler Village by car or public transport
  • Cheaper lodging than Whistler Village
  • Variety of accommodation from condos to chalets

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For beginners

Whistler Mountain has more suitable terrain for beginners than Blackcomb so it's best for never evers to start off on the bunny slopes there. More experienced beginners can also get a taste of high alpine skiing on the Burnt Stew Trail!

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For intermediates

Intermediates have an endless choice of runs here! On the Whistler side, Harmony Ridge will offer panoramic views of the peaks in Garibaldi Provincial Park while in Blackcomb, be sure to check out Hortsman Glacier; it's not often intermediates get a chance to ski on glaciers!

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For experts

Nothing screams world-class like the terrain at Whistler-Blackcomb. Test your skills on The Couloir and The Cirque, two iconic lines on Whistler Mountain. Or perhaps try out our favorite, Sapphire Bowl in Blackcomb, it's steep and packed with pow!

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Find freshies

For in-bounds off-piste head to Lakeside Bowl or Xhiggy's Meadow or for backcountry make your way to Saphhire Bowl in Blackcomb.

Ditch the crowds

Avoid the runs below Emerald Chair and Orange Peel during peak times.

Non skiers

Whistler offers endless activities to keep non-skiers busy! From bobsledding - that's right bobsledding - to ice fishing to relaxing in outdoor baths amongst a cedar forest, there's something for everyone here!

Families

Whistler Village is renowned for its exceptional facilities and activities to keep the whole family entertained. On the slopes, the area directly below the Emerald Express is a dedicated family are so skiing together is made easy and hassle-free!

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Whistler Blackcomb Reviews

Fabulous 4.4 / 5
based on 329 reviews

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Superb!5 / 5Oct 18, 2017
YBYoad B.
Just the sheer size of skiable terrain accessible on these mountains is beyond amazing. But most of all for all you pow hunters, the off piste trees are somehow perfectly spaced to slip buy and glide through unmarked terrain no man has been before, or at least it feels that way. Travel with a friend to stay safe, but explore this mountain for weeks... More
Very Good!4 / 5Oct 18, 2017
SLStef L.
Best resort I have ever skied and snowboarded. Great on a pow day, great on a bluebird hardpack day, pretty much great any time. Both mountains have awesome varied terrain.
Superb!5 / 5Oct 17, 2017
ATAdam T.
This resort has it all. Great terrain, to entice the beginner through to the Pro. Great accommodation, almost all universally accessible to the slopes. Highly recommend Whistler Blackcomb to families, couples and individuals.
Superb!5 / 5Oct 16, 2017
ASArvid S.
Spent a winter season there. Not a single day goes by without me missing all the friendly people and the deep powder skiing. It can match all the aspects of the world's leading ski resorts. Overall, Whistler-Blackcomb simply has the best skiing that our planet has to offer - it's the sole king of mountain resorts.
Superb!5 / 5Oct 16, 2017
JTJason T.
Fantastic resort, amazing facilities and topped off with a great snow year! the patrollers do an incredible job of dealing with a huge number of people combined with super wet coastal snow, hats off to them for sure!
Superb!5 / 5Oct 16, 2017
MHMarcus H.
Largest ski resort I've ever been to also the best. Snow is great and trails are all well maintained. Terrain park is also a lot of fun. Highly recommend spankys ladder and cruiser.
Superb!5 / 5Oct 14, 2017
GGGary G.
What is there to say about Whistler? So much terrain, so much vert and snow for days! Definitely one of the best resorts in the world. The terrain is mind blowing from amazing glades and some of the best tree riding I've experienced to incredible glacier riding and Powder. Not to mention an amazing village with everything you could ever want. It... More
Very Good!4 / 5Oct 13, 2017
PPaul
I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars due to cost... My season pass once cost $224usd. The amount of terrain is incomparable, short of riding a few different mts in CO in a day. Hands down mountain of choice, unless Baker has an epic pow day. There can be crazy lines(at the lifts and nightclubs) but if I've got to wait in a line, of rather it be in... More
Superb!5 / 5Oct 13, 2017
QILQuinn Isaac L.
Possibly my favourite alpine skiing! With 2 awesome mountains and tons of runs, I can't go wrong when I book an annual vacation here. Definitely would go more if I had a seasons pass!
Superb!5 / 5Oct 13, 2017
CBCameron B.
Whistler is a prime location for all your ski needs. If you're feeling like catching some air, head over to the Black Park, if you want powder bowls head over to symphony. No lack of off piste either between harmony and symphony chairs. Cherry on top of it all is the VIEW from up top.