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4,342 reviews. #17 of 71 things to do in Whistler. MountainsSki & Snowboard AreasCross-country Ski Areas. Closed now. 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Write a review. About. Whistler Blackcomb is a four-season resort located in Canada’s Coast Mountains north of Vancouver.
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May 14, 2024 · As Vancouver locals (and ski enthusiasts), we have visited this mountain town loads of times over the years. It undeniably has a very distinct vibe from anywhere else in Canada. In this blog, I’ll break down the pros and cons of this iconic town and give you an honest review of what to expect.
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Jan 10, 2024 · Verdict. So no, Whistler Blackcomb isn’t the perfect mountain. But while other resorts may offer more consistent conditions and fewer crowds, nobody can match this exceptional resort’s size, terrain diversity, lift fleet, and mountain aesthetic. The aprés-ski is just the cherry on top of the cake.
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Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America with the 2nd largest vertical drop. Its size and vertical alone propel it into the top 5 of just about any list of ski resorts in North America. This review is based on 3 winter visits having good snow depth but some poor weather with ice and rain.
Whistler/Blackcomb is one of those places that we know is great given good conditions. For some reason, we have not been able to hit good conditions in 3 tries. We’ve actually been there 4 times, but the first time was in the summer when we skied the glacier only. So that doesn’t factor into this review. The second time was in early March when it s...
With over 8,000 acres, there is so much variety it should keep anyone happy exploring for days.The lift system is super efficient and modern.The on-mountain lodges are plentiful and the restaurants were decent.The grooming was excellent.Coastal Pacific Northwest weather is in full-effect with rain often making the bottom 3,000 ft. icy.Due to the variable weather and necessity to reserve well in advance, it’s a risky bet for a ski vacation. Luck is needed.When it’s icy, the groomed runs and upper lifts are going to be very crowdedLodging in the Village is affected by the hordes of partiers in the village at night shouting and singing. If you’d rather sleep, bring earplugs.The peak-to-peak lift is a super memorable experience that everyone skiing there should have. The lift is an engineering marvel that has to be experienced to be believed.
For the vast majority of skiers this is a fantastic resort that shouldn’t be missed. It’s by far the best resort in the Pacific Northwest so if you live anywhere near Seattle or Vancouver this will be your best bet. It attracts huge numbers of foreign travelers from all over the world because it has everything that people looking for a ski destinat...
Whistler’s trail ratings are somewhat aggressive, and several green runs here would definitely be classified blue even at most Western US resorts. Whistler Blackcomb for Intermediates: Intermediates can keep themselves entertained for a lifetime at Whistler.
Jan 12, 2021 · The most in North America, in fact, with 8,171 sprawling acres split between former rival mountains Whistler and Blackcomb, operating under the same banner now since 1997. Not surprising then that readers rank Whistler Blackcomb (WB) second overall for terrain—there’s just too damn much of it to go wrong, at any skill level.
