Ski Whistler Blackcomb in Canada for the biggest skiing and snowboarding area, every terrain and something for everyone including awesome off-piste riding. This ski resort was the focus for the 2010 Winter Olympics!
Where
Ski Whistler Blackcomb as it's been voted the number one ski resort in North America by a number of well known publications and sources. You can ski Whistler after your short transfer from Vancouver airport - which puts it heads above other resorts that have a 5 hour transfer on arrival. This makes it easily accessible for Europeans and Japanese - who flock here in their thousands each season. The Whistler ski resort is perfect for skiers, boarders and the whole family with usually very long seasons.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
675m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
300 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
11 km |
START SEASON : |
November |
END SEASON : |
June |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
30 / 14% |
Intermediates
115 / 55% |
Advanced
35 / 17% |
Experts
30 / 14% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
210 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
349 / 229ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
5 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
50 km |
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On the slopes
Over 8000 acres of mountains make ski holidays in Whistler Blackcomb, memorable, fun, varied and exhausting! In essence you have free reign over 2 mountains - Whistler and Blackcomb - even more so now thew Peak to Peak gondola can switch you between the mountains. There is on average over 10 metres of good quality snowfall every year and with good ski conditions usually from Mid November through to May. This world class resort offers slopes offer great runs for all levels of skiers and snowboarders - so no one will come away unfulfilled - including five terrain parks and a number of half-pipes, jumps and rails elsewhere. You also get summer skiing up on the glacier!
Off the slopes
The cosmopolitan atmosphere of the Whistler ski resort exude vibrancy and excitement at every turn. The village at the base of either mountain offers great bars and restaurants and great night life combine really well with a great family skiing holiday venue - excellent nursery slopes and ski schools too. For non-skiers (or lazy ones) there's a sports centre, pool. hot tubs and paragliding. There's also a trip to Vancouver only 2 hours away.
WE LIKE
- North America's biggest, both in area and vertical (1610m/5,280ft)
- Good slopes for most abilities, with an unrivalled combination of high open bowls and woodland trails
- Good snow record - great in fact with over 10m of snow including lots of powder!
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WE DON'T LIKE
- Proximity to the ocean means a lot of cloudy weather, and snow on the mountain can mean rain lower down
- Can get busy on the slopes - which with so much shows how popular and accessible this resort is
- Unfortunately it is a bit pricey - especially if the exchange rate not in your favour
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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