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May 14, 2024 · 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. I’ll tell you what makes Whistler stand out from other places in BC and if it’s worth visiting – even if you don’t plan to ski. So let’s jump right into it!
- Your Lift Ticket Is Good on Both Whistler and Blackcomb
- There’S A Mind-Blowing 200 Ski Runs Over 8,171 Acres
- There Are Three Ski-In, Ski-Out Village Areas – Choose Wisely
- Ski-in and Ski-Out Up The Slopes
- If at All possible, Stay in A Place Where You Can Walk to The Slopes
- There Is Quite A Bit of Parking But It Can Fill Up
- There Are Places to Eat and Drink All Over The Mountain
- The Whistler Kids Ski Camps Are Amazing
- Whistler Has Its Own Meal Delivery App and Service
- Get Some Help and Info with The Whistler App called EpicMix
Years ago you bought separate lift tickets for Whistler and Blackcomb. Not anymore. These days both are owned by the same company and operated as one big ski mountain which is awesome. While the entire area is now referred to as Whistler Blackcomb, it’s really two separate ski mountains. Check it out:
Together, Whistler and Blackcomb offer 200 marked runs across 8,171 acres of skiing terrain. It’s incredible. There is skiing for everyone [Source: WhistlerBlackcomb.com].
The three villages are Whistler, Blackcomb and Creekside. I’ve stayed in all three. All three have their pros and cons. Let’s explore them.
There are also accommodations that go up Blackcomb, Whistler and Creekside slopes. Most are condos, townhouses and chalets, many that you can rent. My point is you don’t have to stay in one of the three villages for ski-in and ski-out. There are many neighborhoods that have direct slope access you can walk and ski into for the ski-in and ski-out ex...
No matter what, your Whistler vacation will cost a lot of money so if you can, spend what’s necessary so that you don’t have to drive to get to the slopes. Being able to walk to the gondola from your condo, house or hotel is such a nice convenience. Some hotels, such as the Four Seasons offer frequent, free shuttles to the gondola. In fact, the Fou...
There are 5 massive parking lots between Whistler Village and Blackcomb. Some are free and some are paid. Generally, they offer sufficient parking but they can fill up on busy days. It’s about a 12 to 15 minute from the parking lot to the Whistler gondola. It’s about the same to Blackcomb. It depends on which parking lot you end up in as well. The ...
My wife and I usually spend one day while the kids are in ski camp, skiing gentle green runs from the top to the bottom stopping at about 3 coffee shops and restaurants along the way. It’s a fun, relaxing ski day we do each year. My point is there are places to eat, drink and relax all over the place. The big restaurants/cafeterias are at the top o...
We’ve had our kids do one-hour private lessons on local ski mountains which was fine but nothing advanced their skiing like a full week in the Whistler Kids ski camp program. We’ve enrolled them two years in a row and every year their skiing improves dramatically during that week. It’s not cheap but if you want to give your kids a crash course in s...
Don’t bother trying to use Doordash or other meal delivery apps. Whistler has its own app that the local restaurants use. I suspect it’s done so that restaurants don’t have to pay such a hefty price to the app. The app is at WhistlerDineIn.com.
I didn’t really get into the app just because I find it a hassle to check my phone while skiing but I did download the EpicMix appand played around with it. The app provides trail maps and some weather info but overall I found it clunky. By all means give it a shot but it wasn’t that great. If you want to track your skiing for the day, there are be...
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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. View of Whistler from Blackcomb.
Read skier and snowboarder-submitted reviews on Whistler Blackcomb that rank the ski resort and mountain town on a scale of one to five stars for attributes such as terrain, nightlife and family friendliness.
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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.
Whistler Blackcomb is ranked #1 out of 11 things to do in Whistler. See pictures and our review of Whistler Blackcomb.
Feb 4, 2018 · 4,344 Reviews. #17 of 71 things to do in Whistler. Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, More. 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia V8E 0X9, Canada. Open today: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Save. Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls. 194. Book in advance. from. $186.98. per adult.
- 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia V8E 0X9,, Canada
