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Activities Cross-country Skiing, Heli Skiing/Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Snowtubing
City Whistler
State British Columbia
Country Canada
Season November to March
Start Price $36.92 per Person/Package
 
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Looking for a wild adventure and amazing alpine terrain? Well, this is it! Go Heli-Skiing at Whistler-Blackcomb Ski Resort
Looking for a wild adventure and amazing alpine terrain? Well, this is it! Go Heli-Skiing at Whistler-Blackcomb Ski Resort
Getting a look at the snow line from the air
Getting a look at the snow line from the air
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Whistler Village - The heart of all the action! Located at the base of Whistler Mountain. And close to the Whistler Village Gondola and Blackcomb's Excalibur Gondola. Map of the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain and the Whistler Village.
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The Vancouver-Whistler drive takes about 2 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions
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Whistler Blackcomb

This winter season more than ever, Whistler Blackcomb promises plenty of excitement. 1100 acres of new terrain to explore, a Superpipe to light up the night, world class events, a revitalized Creekside Village - there's a lot going on.

Our stats and rankings speak for themselves. Here's a brief overview:
  • Greatest vertical/usable terrain for skiing/riding and other winter sports in North America.

  • Consistently ranked in the top 5 for North American resorts selected by industry magazines such as SKI, SKIING, Powder, TransWorld Snowboarding and more.

  • Best parks & pipes in North America.

  • Largest above tree line terrain and bowls in North America.

  • Long ski season with spring skiing and riding until mid-June.

  • Amazing BC après ski and nightlife.

  • World class shopping and dining.

  • Glacier skiing – the only resort in North America where you can ski or ride on a glacier, right in the heart of the British Columbia mountains.

  • And last but not least, we are also known for our friendly, Canadian hospitality!

 
Trails and Routes

General:

Whistler Blackcomb. Over 8,100 skiable acres. One vertical mile. Two mountains connected by a pedestrian Village. More than 200 trails. Three glaciers. 33 lifts. Twelve alpine bowls. The numbers speak for themselves.

 

Cross-country Skiing  Over 28 kilometres of track-set cross-country trails take skiers through scenic Lost Lake Park, the Chateau Whistler Golf Course, and Nicklaus North Golf Course. Different routes are available for all levels of skiers. Trail maps and rental equipment are available in sports shops throughout the village. Season normally lasts from November through March.Heli Skiing/Snowboarding  Looking for a wild adventure and amazing alpine terrain? Well, this is it! With over 24 years of continuous operation, Whistler Heli-Skiing has the experience and expertise to provide you with a truly memorable experience. Whistler Heli-Skiing is a member of the B.C. Heli-Skiing Operators Association and a licensed heli-skiing operator. They have only the highest standard of pilots and helicopters, and their professional heli-ski guides will take you places you've only dreamed of!

 
Ski Resort Specifications
Targeted Activities    Cross-country Skiing, Heli Skiing/Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Snowtubing
Season Availability: November to March
Numer of Runs: 200
Difficulty of Runs: Beginner - 20%, Intermediate - 55%, Advanced - 25%
Number of Lifts: 33
Lift Details: 3 high speed gondolas,12 high speed quads,5 triple chairs,1 double chair,12 surface lifts
Lift Capacity: 59007
Altitude: 2182-2284 meters
Other Specifications:    Mountain Restaurants: 17 with a total of 6,540 restaurant seats
Highest Lift Accessed Elevation: 2,284 metres/7,494 feet
Average Snowfal:l 360 inches/30 feet or 9,14 metres per year
Total Terrain: 8,171 acres/3,036 hectares
Skiable Terrain: Whistler Mountain - 4,757 acres 1,925 hectares
Blackcomb Mountain - 3,414 acres 1,382 hectares
Starting Price:   
$36.92 per Person/Day
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