Epic Pass
$220/day
North America
Whistler Blackcomb
British Columbia, Canada★4.9editor's rating
Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America, spanning two massive side-by-side mountains connected by the record-setting PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. It delivers over 8,000 acres of terrain including 16 alpine bowls and three glaciers, with a vibrant pedestrian village at its base and a 5,280-foot vertical drop.
Lift Ticket
$220/day
Vertical Drop
5,280 ft
Skiable Area
8,171 acres
Annual Snowfall
459"
Best For
All-Around Destination Trips
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 18% Intermediate 55% Advanced 27%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
2,140 ft
Summit Elevation
7,494 ft
Vertical Drop
5,280 ft
Skiable Area
8,171 acres
Lifts
33
Runs
200
Annual Snowfall
459"
Season
Late November – Late May
Pass
Epic Pass
Night Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
Yes
Nearest Town
Whistler, BC
Highlights
Largest ski resort in North America by skiable areaTwo mountains linked by the record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola16 alpine bowls and three glaciers across the resortMassive 5,280 ft vertical drop, the greatest in the regionLively pedestrian Whistler Village at the baseHost venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics
Pros
- ✓Enormous, endlessly varied terrain across two full mountains
- ✓Huge vertical and long top-to-bottom runs like Peak to Creek
- ✓Heavy coastal snowfall averaging well over 450 inches
- ✓World-class car-free village with extensive dining and lodging
- ✓Excellent above-treeline bowls plus extensive tree and glade skiing
Cons
- ✗Coastal climate brings frequent rain and heavy/wet snow at lower elevations
- ✗Low base elevation can mean marginal snow and visibility down low
- ✗Very crowded, with notoriously long lift lines on peak days
- ✗Expensive lodging, food, and walk-up tickets in a pricey resort town
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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