Whistler Blackcomb Stats & Info

Getting there:

Whistler/Blackcomb is located a scenic 2-hour drive from Vancouver, British Columbia where direct and one-stop flights fly in to the international airport from most of the world’s major cities. Shuttle service, train service and helicopter service is available to the resort.

The mountains:

Vertical drop: Whistler - 1,530 metres (5,020 feet), Blackcomb - 1,609 metres (5,280 feet), Top elevation: Whistler - 2,182 metres (7,160 feet), Blackcomb - 2,284 metres (7,494 feet), Base elevation: Whistler  Village - 675 metres (2,214 feet), Creekside - 653 metres (2,140 feet)

Skiable acres: 8,171 combined, Number of lifts: 38 combined including bowls, Number of runs: 200+ combined (Whistler: Beginner - 20%, Intermediate - 55%, Expert - 25%, Blackcomb: Beginner - 15%, Intermediate - 55%, Expert - 30%), 5 terrain parks, Nordic skiing: 87 kilometres - track set for skate and classic