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Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada

Freeriding

Whistler dusk

The resort is sheer powder heaven when it dumps, which is often with its Pacific Northwest climate. Natural hits spring up all over both mountains which both have amazing tree runs, marked and unmarked. On Whistler, try Peak to Creek via the Peak Chair and Bagel or West Bowl. Even better, get a local to point you to CBC trees and Khybers for a 'Clearcut' BC forest experience.The whole Harmony area is awesome, with open bowls, cornices, chutes and pillow lines galore.

Blackcomb Glacier is a must - access it via Spanky's Ladder to drop into Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire and Garnet bowls or the Showcase T-Bar to encounter the infamous wind-lip. Seventh Heaven and Crystal Chair offer pillows, cliffs, tight trees and more. Remember, if it's raining in the village it's often puking up top - don't let the sometimes damp village conditions put you off.

Freestylers

Wallride on one of Whistlers terrain parksBoth mountains have pristine terrain parks, with Blackcmb's beauty continually rated no. 1 in Transworld Snowboarding alongside Mammoth, CA (also Intrawest-owned). The park is split into 3 levels - pay an extra C$15 for unlimited use of the Advanced park and remember the mandatory helmet - most of the booters are an average of 40-60 ft. DJs blast an eclectic mixture of tunes from a booth on the legendary shack booter, the first in a series of similar monstrosities which take you either to Catskinner Chair or continue through the superpipe to Solar Coaster.

The park also features a wide variety of technichal rails, spine jumps, a gap jump and quarterpipe with alterations throughout the season. 90% of Canada's pro-riders reside in Whistler so watch out for cutting-edge action and lots of filming.

The Intermediate park on skier's right has the same features on a smaller scale and beginners can try the Terrain Garden (off Easy Out)or Habitat Park on Whistler. Newly- opened as part of the FIS Snowboard World Championships was the Night Superpipe located at Base 2, in conjunction with the 'King of the Rail' competition held weekly under Magic Chair lights.

Pistes

Carvers and speed freaks will love the deliciously long, wide-open groomers of both mountains. On Blackcomb, Springboard, Rock and Roll and Ridgerunner are a must and Panorama on 7th Heaven features a set of of natural, groomed rollers that will boot you to the gods. On Whistler, cruise down to Creekside via the Dave Murray downhill. The Saddle, Tokum and Bear Paw are also immaculate groomers, ripe for early morning ripping but always check the grooming maps to avoid running into mogul fields!

Beginners

The enormous and expertly-staffed Snowboard School caters for riders from 6 upwards - Super Sliders (6-8), Super Riders (9-12), Ride Tribe (13-17) and Adult Groups (up to 8 people). Private and other tailored lessons leave from all 3 bases, Whistler, Blackcomb and Creekside, and cater for every level. Beginners are well looked after on the Magic Chair (Blackcomb base) or Olympic Chair (Whistler mid-station). Whistler has the most green (novice) trails so is best for practicing riders. Freestyle programmes focusing purely on park and pipe are also available. Contact www.whistler-blackcomb.com

Resort Statistics

Resort Type:  Alpine
Winter: Dec to May
Summer: June to August

Lifts

Total Lifts: 33
Gondolas: 3
Chair lifts: 18
Drag lifts: 12
Max people per hour: 59,000
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 230
Total ride area: 7071 acres
Longest run: 7miles (11km)

Top lift: 2284m
Vertical drop: 1609m
First lift: 675m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 55%
Black runs: 25%

Lift Passes

  Low Season High Season
  CAD GBP Average CAD GBP Average
Day Pass 93.00 60.42

74%

93.00 60.42

58%

6-Day Pass 397.00 257.91

61%

519.00 337.17

83%

6-Day Linked area Pass 397.00 257.91

51%

519.00 337.17

68%

  CAD GBP Average
Season Pass: 1,699.00 1,103.76

-99%

Lift Passes: 
1 Day pass - $70
6 Day pass - $378
Season pass - $1639

Lift times:7.00am to 3.30pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 9.14metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 35%

Facilities

  CAD GBP
Days Rental of Board & Boots: 31.00 20.14
4hr Group Lesson (full day): 95.00 61.72
4hr Private Lesson (full day): 435.00 282.60

Snowboard Schools: Half day Group $135 Full day $205
Private Half day $399 Full day $599

Snowboard Hire: Board and Boots 1 Day $36
5 Days $150

Night Riding: Thursday, Friday and Saturday the Super Pipe is open $15 5-9pm

Other activities

Heliboarding: 3 runs of 1400/2300M $640pp
6 runs of 2700/4600M $940pp

Snowmobiles: $99 for begginers trip
full day @$229

Further information

www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Email:wbres@intrawest.com

Major riding for all styles and all levels, especially backcountry and amazing park and pipes.But take note: lift queues can be very long, especially at Easter and Christmas. Great summer riding on Blackcomb Glacier.

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ON THE SLOPES: Amazing
OFF THE SLOPES: Something for everyone
MONEY WISE: Expensive but worth it. To save on lift tickets stop at 7/11 in Squamish on the drive up - the deal here is not available in Whistler itself.

HALFPIPE: Yes - 3
TERRAIN PARK: Yes - 3
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes

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