Whistler Skiing: The Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resort

Whistler BC, along with its sister peak Blackcomb, is a remarkable ski resort destination that not only draws millions of annual visitors, but also consistently ranks among the top five ski resort and mountain vacation destinations in all of North America. Whistler/Blackcomb provides incredible alpine vistas, a wide variety of ski runs (that run the gamut from beginner green right up to double black diamond expert runs), state of the art ski lifts to get skiers and snowboarders up the mountain quickly, and over 8100 square acres of ski-able terrain. All of these factors add up to a truly premium ski destination experience.

Whistler and Blackcomb are sister peaks constantly undergoing improvement and expansion. Every year the Whistler/Blackcomb resort rolls out new terrain, new runs, and new and improved ski services. With over 200 trails to choose from, it’s no surprise that skiers from all over North America and the world keep returning to Whistler and Blackcomb to enjoy the exciting and majestic ski recreation this world-class ski resort has to offer.

The statistics for the Whistler and Blackcomb ski resort is impressive. Not only are there exciting downhill runs spread out over 8100 plus acres of ski-able terrain, but Whistler also offers a base elevation of 675 metres/2,214 feet and a maximum lift elevation of 2,284 metres/7,494 feet, as well as 33 separate high speed ski lifts with an hour lift capacity of over 59,000 skiers. Every year the Whistler and Blackcomb ski resort averages 360 inches/30 feet or 9.14 metres of snowfall. It’s this stat that largely accounts for the fresh powdered runs that Whistler Mountain is so famous for.

Whistler is popular with skiers and snowboarders alike. Both Whistler and Blackcomb also offer numerous pipes and parks to add value to the mix. The parks featured at Whistler/Blackcomb include the Chipmunk Rail, the Big East Terrain Garden, and the Terrain Park. Pipes featured at the resort include the Whistler Pipe and the Super Pipe.The Whistler and Blackcomb ski resorts also feature snow making machines and fine grooming to virtually guarantee that any time of the season is a great time to make a Whistler Ski getaway.

Of course, while skiing and snowboarding at Whistler/Blackcomb might be front and center, this is a resort that offers much more. The Whistler Village is famous for its stylistic architecture, its numerous restaurants and fine dining establishments, and its wide variety of mountain stores and specialty shops. So what are you waiting for? Book your Whistler hotel today and come experience the mountain majesty and ski resort excitement of Whistler and Blackcomb. You won’t be disappointed!