Whistler Blackcomb

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.

Mountain Stats – Whistler Blackcomb

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

 

Whistler Blackcomb Trail Map

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