Whistler BC is also known as Whistler
Blackcomb, and is considered by many to be
Canada's premier downhill skiing resort.
Whistler is a famous resort town attracting over
two million visitors per year. In addition to
downhill skiing and snowboarding, Whistler is
popular with mountain biking enthusiasts.
Whistler is located about 125 km (78 mi) north
of Vancouver, BC where international travelers
will find the nearest international airport.
Whistler was the host of the alpine
events for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. There were a number of
quality upgrades made to the resort including an official alpine skiing venue
and a new lodge. These venues are now open to the public.
Whistler
mountain and valley sit between the Green
and Cheakamus rivers and are flanked on two
sides by glacial mountains. Fortunately, the
major area highway
Sea-to-Sky Highway was rehabilitated and
widened for the Olympics reducing travel time to
Whistler.
This location is excellent terrain for mountain activities.
Whistler Blackcomb mountain terrain stats
Whistler Blackcomb mountain stats are as
follows:
| Average snowfall |
10.2m (33.5 ft) |
| Total terrain |
3,307 hectares (8,171 acres) |
| Number of lifts |
37 |
| Hourly lift capacity |
65,507 skiers/hr |
| Highest elevation accessible by lift |
2,284m (7,495 ft) |
| Trails |
200+ |
Whistler is a genuine winter wonderland
where there are numerous outdoor sporting options including activities such as
skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, nordic skiing, backcountry touring,
heli-skiing, and sleigh rides.
Whistler's backcountry tour options are an opportunity to get out and see
mother nature in the winter. There's fabulous snow and ice in the backcountry.
Whistler Blackcomb offer professionally guided mountaineering, ice climbing,
snowshoeing, tele-mark skiing, and snowboard touring.
During the spring, summer and fall, Whistler transforms into a mountain
biking mecca. The resorts caters primarily to downhill biking but there are
trails throughout the area. For those who are keen to improve their skills,
there are bike parks and biking programs.
Cornucopia, Whistler's 15th Annual Celebration of Wine and Food is on Nov 10-13, 2011. This celebration of local chefs and regional wines offers a sensory experience. Read more about Cornucopia ».
Official Winter Opening Day
Thursday, November 24, 2011. Stay tuned for more.
Bike Park trail report
All the trails at Whistler's bike park are open. The trails are still soft. The lower section of the Canadian Open DH course is open. Read more trail status updates ».
Whistler's Peak 2 Peak gondola links the
summits of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.
This is the longest unsupported lift in the
world. The span of this lift is 3.02km (1.88 mi)
and stands at 415m (1,361 ft). The crossing
takes about 11 minutes; the trip across offers
terrific mountain views.
For skiers, this is a time-saving lift that
gives access to both mountain ranges and allows
a person to change her mind on a dime's notice.
For those who don't ski or snowboard, this is a
great sight seeing activity. For non-skiing
visitors can take in the majestic views and get
a feel for how impressive this resort is.
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