Resort Guide: Whistler & Blackcomb
Resort facts at a glance
Range 1850mt - 3330mt
Pistes 114 (235km)
Grade 36
33
31
14
Self Drive Distance
920km: 9-10hrs from Calais
Nearest Airports
Vancouver
233
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Amazing skiing and great west coast hospitality has made Whistler the No 1 North American resort. Amidst the spectacular coastal mountains of British Columbia, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains offer everything from perfectly prepared pistes to extensive off-piste skiing. Beginners will find gentle runs, there are plenty of intermediate pistes and the numerous bowls provide perfect powder skiing. The traffic free resort offers a variety of restaurants, great bars, night clubs and shops.
Our Opinion
Whistler has been ranked number 1 ski resort 12 years running and is also host to the 2010 Winter Olympics and is a unique ski village with a distinctively West Coast style, relaxed mood and spectacular skiing. The attractive pedestrianised village centre has pleasant walkways and plazas with stylish shops, a huge choice of great bars, clubs and restaurants. Designed by skiers, for skiers, everything you could possibly want from a ski holiday is right on your doorstep. Brand new this winter is the record breaking gondola joining Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and making it even easier to cover more of the two mountains.
Après Ski
Very varied, recommended are the GLC, Longhorn, Garfinkels and Crystal Lounge
Eating Out
Everything from continental to oriental cuisine, all price ranges
· Rim Rock Cafe, Bearfoot Bistro, Val d'Isere, Quattros.Everything from continental to oriental cuisine, all price ranges
· Rim Rock Cafe, Bearfoot Bistro, Val d'Isere, Quattros.
Price Check
- coffee £1
- coke £1
- beer £2
- large pizza £10
- bottle of house wine £14
- sandwich £2.50
Transfers
Vancouver 2 1/2 hours
Activities
- snowmobiling
- trips to Vancouver
- snowshoeing
- cinema
- heli skiing
- sleigh rides
Ski Facts
Total skiable area 7,071 acres
Snowmaking 35% of total terrain covered
Longest run 11km
Level of difficulty:20% easy,
55% intermediate, 25% difficult
Off-pisteexcellent
Cross-country22km
Glaciersyes
No. of lifts:33 (3 gondolas,
18 chair-lifts, 8 drag-lifts)
Rating
Beginners Rating:
Beautiful scenic runs gently meander down the mountain and finish off at the village so a well earned ?pick-me-up? will definitely be the order of the day. The excellent ski school will help best the best results for any beginners.
Intermediate Rating:
With over 200 marked runs covering Whistler and Blackcomb - this resort is certainly an intermediates paradise. Enjoy skiing on slopes groomed to velvety perfection and beautiful long cruising runs, not to mention the incredibly spectacular scenery.
Expert Rating:
There are endless wild and wicked chutes, couloirs and bumps just waiting for the expert to discover them. If you still want more, there are the 6 massive, high alpine bowls offering endless off-piste skiing and oceans of powder and with 3 glaciers ensuring 100% guaranteed snow, experienced skiers will soon see why Whistler was voted North America's No. 1 Resort.There are endless wild and wicked chutes, couloirs and bumps just waiting for the expert to discover them. If you still want more, there are the 6 massive, high alpine bowls offering endless off-piste skiing and oceans of powder and with 3 glaciers ensuring 100% guaranteed snow, experienced skiers will soon see why Whistler was voted North America's No. 1 Resort.
Snowboard Rating:
Riders who come here are usually blown away by the pipes and parks, they are riddled with kickers and the pipes are perfectly maintained. On powder days, riders normally head to the Peak Chair for the best turns.
World Snowboard GuideFreeriders, of all levels have everything here, expert and novice trails through trees and for those seeking powder twelve bowls to choose from. Freestylers tend to stay on Blackcomb mountain where you'll find 2 half pipes, a quarter pipe and mega fun park. Beginners are spoilt for terrain and snowboard tuition.