Whistler Winter Activities

Snowboarding in Whistler, Tourism BC/Toshi Kawano photo

Whistler has been crowned with a staggering number of awards and accolades over the years. Among them was the ultimate honour of being the official host mountain resort for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Skiing and Snowboarding at Whistler

Whistler Blackcomb caters to thrill-seekers and families alike. The resort's two mountains offer more than 200 marked runs, three glaciers, 37 lifts and more than 3,307ha/8,171ac of terrain for skiing and snowboarding. There are 16 alpine bowls, steep powder chutes, mogul fields, tree-skiing areas and groomed alpine runs. And the snow? The mountains average 10m/33ft of pristine powder per season.

Whistler also has one of the best sets of terrain parks in North America, with features ranging from technical table tops to scaled-down rails. Treat yourself to heli-skiing or cat-skiing for a quick lift into Whistler's backcountry for genuinely fresh tracks. Backcountry skiing is also popular in Whistler.

Winter Activities in Whistler

Cross-country enthusiasts will enjoy more than 100km/62mi of scenic groomed trails suitable for both classic and skate skiing. Other winter activities include dogsledding, snowmobiling, horse-drawn sleigh rides and snowshoeing.