General information
With over 8,000 acres, including 3 glaciers and endless runs (over 200) there's
so much to choose from. With the 2 greatest vertical rise mountains in North
America, the longest ski season in Canada and a world-renowned ski school it
is hard to resist the temptations of this resort.
Beginners
With such an extensive ski area, all beginners will find something to suit
them.
Intermediates
Both mountains (Blackcomb and Whistler) offer a great array of trails for all
intermediates - over 50% of the mountains are dedicated to them. The scenery
is spectacular and can be enjoyed while cruising down the mountain on some of
the best slopes in North America.
Advanced
Whistler is an expert's heaven. From the Glacier and West Bowls which offer
tough challenges - to runs which have some of the biggest moguls in North America,
to Heli-skiing, Whistler keeps experts happy for weeks.
Snowboarders
With 4 terrain parks and 2 half-pipes across the 2 mountains, all boarders,
whether you're advanced or a beginner, are catered for.
Statistics
 Snowboarding
|
| Terrain park |
Yes (4) |
| Half-pipe |
Yes (2) |
 Snow Stats
|
| Annual snowfall |
360inches (923cm) |
 Mountain Stats
|
| Base elevation |
2,214ft (674m) |
| Summit elevation |
7,494ft (2,284m) |
| Vertical Drop |
5,280ft (1,609m) |
| Ski area |
8,171 acres (3,309 ha) |
| Number of trails |
200+ |
| Longest run |
11 km |
 Slopes Access
|
| Number of lifts |
33 |
Other Activities
- Cross-country Skiing
- Dogsledding
- Ziptrekking
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Ice Fishing
Additional Resort Info
Snow phone: 001 604 932 4211
Website: www.whistler-blackcomb.com