Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort Guide
Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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Highest Lift | 2,280m |
Resort Height | 680m |
Nearest Airport | Vancouver International |
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Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler is known worldwide for great skiing, a high-speed lift infrastructure and a vast array of off-slope activities and facilities.
Summary
The ski area of Whistler Blackcomb is at an altitude of 680m.
Whistler Blackcomb has direct access to 216 marked pistes, served by a total of 33 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,280m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Snowboarding
Whistler Blackcomb is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Whistler Blackcomb.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Whistler Blackcomb is 11km long and the most difficult run is the 'Couloir Extreme (48 degrees)'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Whistler Blackcomb?
The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 8 November, with around 113cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Whistler Blackcomb Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 56 | |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 110 | |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 34 | |
Cross Country Total Length | 32km | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 33 |
Altitudes & Slopes
Whistler Blackcomb Ski Area Heights
Highest Lift | 2,280m |
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Resort Altitude (Whistler Blackcomb) | 680m |
Lowest Piste | 650m |
Max Vertical | 1,630m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Whistler Blackcomb has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west and east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
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Skiing
Whistler and Blackcomb mountains combine to form the largest ski area in North America.
The area's lift system includes thirteen high-speed quad chairs, four gondolas that are faster still and there are five different base areas from which to access it all. Despite having the most skier/'boarder visits of any North American resort this powerful lift system has helped the resort win awards for also having the shortest lift queues. There's a vast choice of terrain of course, steep powder chutes, challenging mogul fields, secluded tree skiing and endless smooth groomed cruisers. Runs are up to 7 miles (11km) in length on both mountains.
Whistler for Beginners
Beginners have easy trails and dedicated learner areas directly above Whistler village and can ride gondolas or chairs up one of the mountains to take an easy run down.
Whistler for Intermediates
About half the terrain is ranked intermediate and there can be few better choices for non-stop opportunities at this level of skiing.
Whistler for Experts
On mountain, Expert skiers have around 60 black trails on piste to enjoy, more than almost anywhere else, including the Couloir Extreme run on Blackcomb mountain, with a 48 degree pitch.
Experts can also opt for heli-skiing excursions, enabling them to clock up 8 - 10,000 feet (2500 - 3000 metres) of virgin powder. A range of packages including heli-orientation, guide services - and even gourmet lunches is available.
Ski Schools
Whistler has a wide variety of specially designed tuition programs. Ski and Ride Esprit is designed for all levels of skier wanting three or four or five days of tuition in a group. There are also Women Only ski and snowboard classes and Dave Murray Ski Camps using state of the art demo skis for intermediate to advanced level skiers who wish to chalk up around 5 hours of on-hill training per day in a fun atmosphere.
Daily group lessons and private classes are of course also available. Apart from downhill skiing and 'boarding, guided back country powder tours are offered through Whistler Alpine guides.
Cross Country
In addition, there are 87 kms of cross-country trails available in and around Whistler Village (55km at Whistler Olympic Park and 32 kms Lost Lake).
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Location and Map
Where is Whistler Blackcomb?
This ski resort is in Whistler, Squamish-Lillooet, Canada.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Whistler Blackcomb is Vancouver International, 128 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 33 ski lifts are able to uplift 59,007 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 259 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Whistler Blackcomb open?
Open from : 22 November 2024.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April (Glacier skiing continues in to May and early June and is then usually available again in July.).
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.