Why has Whistler Blackcomb been rated as the #1 ski resort in North America for over a decade? Is it the 8,100 acres of terrain (by far the largest)?
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Maybe it’s the legendary après, the bustling, pedestrian-only Village or the plethora of adventures available on and off the slopes?
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Or maybe it’s all of that and a lot more. One visit and you’ll have plenty of your own reasons why Whistler is the best there is...
With over 200 different ski trails which is the best? Here are our recommendations.
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Novice (Green Runs) 1. Upper & Lower Olympic Run (Whistler) 2. Burnt Stew (Whistler) 3. Bear Club (Whistler). |
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Intermediate (Blue) 4. Rock N Roll (Blackcomb) 5. Peak to Creek, 11km top to bottom (Whistler) 6. The Saddle (Whistler) |
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Advanced (Black Runs) 7. Dave Murray Downhill (Whistler) 8. Whistler Bowl (Whistler) 9. Spanky’s Ladder (Blackcomb) 10. Flute Bowl if you dare! |
| Details | Blackcomb Mountain | Whistler Mountain |
| Opening Year | 1980 | 1966 |
| Peak elevation | 2,284 metres / 7,494 feet |
2,182 metres / 7,160 feet |
| Base elevation | 675 metres / 2,214 feet |
675 metres / 2,214 feet |
| Vertical rise | 1,609 metres / 5,280 feet |
1,530 metres / 5,020 feet |
| Number of lifts | 16 | 17 |
| Hourly lift capacity | 29,895 skiers per hour | 29,112 skiers per hour |
| Number of lifts | 16 | 17 |
| Number of runs | 100 + | 100 + |
| Longest run | 11 kilometres / 7 miles |
11 kilometres / 7 miles |
| Ski Terrain | 1382 hectares / 3414 acres | 1925 hectares / 4757 acres |
| 30% expert | 25% expert | |
| 55% intermediate | 55% intermediate | |
| 15% beginner | 20% beginner | |
| Parks and Pipes | Highest Level Terrain Park | Chipmunk Terrain Park |
| Nintendo GAMECUBE Terrain Park | Bobcat Terrain Park | |
| Big Easy Terrain Garden | Whistler Pipe | |
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| Night Moves Park | ||
| Night Pipe | ||
| Snow Cross Track |
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