Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada
Driving directions
Vancouver via Squamish on Hwy 99. Whistler is 115km , drive time is about 2 1/4 hours.
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Flying
Fly to Vancouver International. Transfer time to resort is 2 hours. If you have the cash, you can take a HeliJet straight to the resort in 30mins
By bus/coach
A bus from Vancouver takes around 2 hours. Take the Perimeters Whistler express from the airport straight to Whistler, its $65 each way, $130 return and leaves every couple of hours. Geryhound and Snowbus run daily services from Vancouver city. A local bus runs daily around Whistler and Blackcomb.
By train
Trains: direct to Whistler
Address
Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
4545 Blackcomb Way,
Whistler, B.C. V0N 1B4
Canada
Tel: 604.932.3434
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
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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Snow forecast
Weather for Tue 22nd:| Morning | Afternoon | Night |
 snow shwrs |
 rain shwrs |
 light snow |
| Total Snowfall | |
|---|---|
| top | 8cm |
| mid | 2cm |
| bottom | 0cm |
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Resort News
WHISTLER: BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN OPEN TILL MAY 28 29Mar12
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January 20, 2011 – Whistler Blackcomb is "checking into" the geo location world with an official Whistler Blackcomb Foursquare Badge. The digital keepsake can be obtained when Foursquare users check into any Whistler Blackcomb location. In total ... Thu 20 Jan 11 -
Blake Jorgenson Named King of Storms at Deep Winter Photo Challenge, Presented by ARC'TERYX, Whistler Blackcomb
January 17, 2011 – Robin O'Neill takes 2nd, Andrew Strain 3rd and Ilja Herb wins Best in Show. Iconic Whistler photographer Blake Jorgenson took home the King of Storms title at the fifth annual Deep Winter Photo Challenge, presented by ARC'TERYX ... Mon 17 Jan 11 -
GORE-TEX Deep Winter Experience Week Storms into Whistler January 8-16, 2011
January 4, 2011 – ARC'TERYX Deep Winter Photo Challenge Returns as Marquee Event January 15. January in Whistler is storm season, which means plenty of snow and deep powder days on the mountains. The GORE-TEX Deep Winter Experience celebrates storm ... Tue 04 Jan 11 -
Ski for Free at Whistler Blackcomb During Annual Santa Day
December 13, 2010 – Whistler Blackcomb's annual "Dress like Santa Day" takes place this Sunday, December 19. A free lift ticket will be awarded to the first 50 people to arrive at the base of Whistler Mountain in full Santa or Mrs. Claus attire. To ... Mon 13 Dec 10 -
Whistler Blackcomb Tops Annual Resort Rankings
December 10, 2010 – Whistler Blackcomb claims top spot in Condé Nast Traveler, FREESKIER Magazine, and Outside Magazine. Consistently ranked as No. 1, Whistler Blackcomb tops mountain resort rankings once again this season. Whistler Blackcomb ... Fri 10 Dec 10
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Weather & conditions
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Ante-Up TTR World Tour Kickoff on Whistler Mountain - July 1, 2011
Billabong Ante Up is the marquee kickoff event for the 2011-2012 TTR World Tour snowboard event, taking place Canada Day, July 1st, 2011 at Whistler Blackcomb at the top of the Whistler Village Gondola near the Roundhouse Lodge. The day will ... Fri 17 Jun 11 -
Blackcomb Glacier Skiing and Riding is on. June 18th to July 24th, 2011
Glaicer is season is back on Blackcomb Mountain. Upload between 11am and 1:30pm at the Wizard Express at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. Public Park is ready with some features in the public lane. Be sure to check out Camp of Champions and ... Fri 17 Jun 11
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