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.
Season Length: Nov. 22 to May 20
Average Snowfall: 11.92 meters (469 inches)
Average Temperature: -5 C
Elevation:
Base – 653 meters (2,140 ft)
Summit – 2,284 meters (7,494 ft)
Vertical Rise/Drop:
Whistler - 1,530 meters (5,020 ft)
Blackcomb - 1,609 meters (5,280 ft)
Total Terrain: 8,171 acres/3,307 hectares
Number of Lifts: 37
Whistler - 19
Blackcomb - 17
Number of Trails: 200+
Number of Parks/Pipes: 7
Whistler - 2
Blackcomb - 5
Halfpipes: 2 (22’ Superpipe and 15’ Mini pipe)
Lift ticket pricing:
Adult - $98
Youth/ Senior - $84
Child - $49
Longest run:11 km/ 7 miles
Terrain Difficulty:
Beginner - 20%
Intermediate -55 %
Advanced - 25%
Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding? Yes
Groomed Nordic Skiing Trails? Yes
On hill child Care? Yes
On hill accommodations? Yes
On hill village? Yes
Mountain Restaurants: 17 with a total of 6,540 restaurant seats
Highest Lift Accessed Elevation: 2,284 metres/7,494 feet
Whistler Village Elevation: 675 metres/2,214 feet
Creekside Base Elevation: 653 metres/2140 feet
Lift Capacity: 65,507 skiers per hour
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