Whistler / Blackcomb Overview

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Whistler Blackcomb

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Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains rise up a mile out of the valley with 5,280 vertical feet and more than 8,100 acres of prime terrain. They have 12 alpine bowls, three glaciers and more than 200 marked trails. Average annual snowfall is 360 inches. Whistler/Blackcomb will host a variety of major events for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. It's about a two hour drive from Vancouver.

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Elevation

Summit

7494 Ft.
Vertical Drop

5280 Ft.
Base

2214 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

15%

Expert Runs

15%

Longest Run

6.8

Skiable Terrain

8171

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 37
Gondolas & Trams: 4
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 13
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 4
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 16

Common Misspellings

Blackcomb Whistler, Whistler Blackcom, Whistler Blackcomb, Whistler Blackcombe, Whistler Blackhomb, Whistler Blacomb

Contact Details

4545 Blackcomb Way

Whistler, V0N 1B4

Phone: 1-800-766-0449

wbres@whistlerblackcomb.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 18, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: 20 hours, 29 mins ago

Projected Days Open: 250

Days Open Last Year: 250

Years Open: 46

Average Snowfall: 401

Whistler / Blackcomb Reviews

by snowstarvedTx Mar 23, 2012
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 5.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Great experience, pity about rain

Pros: Huge, has everything, nightlife
Cons: weather - prone to rain low down
by zoltan Mar 7, 2012
- Overall Rating 2.0
- Family Friendly 2.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 1.0
- Nightlife 2.0
OVERRATED!

Pros: Great Terrain
Cons: Weather, People, Snow
by peak2creek Feb 29, 2012
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 5.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Off the hook!

Pros: Amazingly inclusive, awesome snow, great apres ski & nightlife
Cons: sometimes a bit wet in the village, but up in the alpine pure riding bliss!