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Whistler/Blackcomb Overview

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Whistler/Blackcomb

Whistler and Blackcomb are two mountains that sit side by side, providing skiers and snowboarders over 200 trails spread out on 8,171 acres of skiable terrain (the most in all of North America), 16 alpine bowls and 3 glaciers. Whistler Blackcomb benefits from over 469 inches of average annual snowfall and a wide variety of terrain that caters to all abilities and ages. The Peak 2 Peak Gondola provides access between the two mountains. The resort is also home to 17 mountain restaurants as well as accomodations for all budgets in the Village.

Elevation

Summit

7493ft
Vertical Drop

5278ft
Base

2214ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

15%

Expert Runs

15%

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

7 MILES

Skiable Terrain

8171 ACRE

Lifts

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

Tourist Office

4545 Blackcomb Way

V0N 1B4 Whistler

Canada

Phone: 1-800-766-0449

wbres@whistlerblackcomb.com

Whistler/Blackcomb Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/17/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 05/20/2013

Projected Days Open: 250

Days Open Last Year: 250

Years Open: 47

Average Snowfall: 401"

Whistler/Blackcomb Reviews

by Catamount84 9th April 2013
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 2
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Heavy Snow and Cloudy

Pros: Big
Cons: Cloudy, Wet
by stugutten 15th March 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
Whistler

Pros: great snow, long runs, varied terrain, many food choices
Cons: occassional rain
by pum 4th January 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 5
An elite resort

Pros: Variety, size
Cons: Lines, cost
by wedge2edge 1st January 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 5
The best ski trip ever!

Pros: Large amounts of snowfall, high altitude, huge square mileage
Cons: None

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