Whistler Skiing & Snowboarding

Most Ski Terrain in North America

Together, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains offer more skiable terrain than any resort on the continent. With the opening of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, the two mountains now feature the longest continuous lift system on Earth.

Whistler's PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola

The PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola links Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and enables skiers and snowboarders to easily access terrain with a speedy and scenic 11-minute, 4.4-km/2.7-mi ride.

PEAK 2 PEAK gondola cabins travel the longest unsupported span in the world – over 3km/1.9mi from tower to tower – and at their highest point are suspended 436m/1,427 ft above Fitzsimmons Creek. Two of the 28 cabins feature glass bottoms, providing exhilarating views of the valley below.

Family-Friendly Skiing in Whistler

Whistler is the ideal spot for a family ski vacation. Childcare is available for infants and toddlers, ski and snowboard schools cater to both younger children and teenagers, and activities such as tubing or snowshoeing will delight kids of all ages.

Award-Winning Terrain Parks

Whistler Blackcomb’s epic Nintendo Terrain Parks earned the resort the Number One ranking in TransWorld SNOWBoarding’s Top Ten Best Parks category in 2009, and in 2010 Whistler was recognized for its nightlife and terrain.

Après-Ski and Dining

Looking to relax after a day of skiing? Whistler Blackcomb was ranked number one in Condè Nast Traveler magazine's 2010 Best Places to Ski & Stay, with Whistler's aprés-ski scene rated higher than any other resort in North America.

Dining in Whistler is equally renowned. Celebrate a special occasion by sabering champagne in a 20,000-bottle cellar, or enjoy sushi that, according to the New York Times, features "some of the best Japanese artistry east of Tokyo."

Practical Points

• Whistler accommodations of all types and for all budgets are available.
• Whistler Blackcomb's ski season usually runs from late November to early June, though glacier skiing is available on Blackcomb Mountain well into the summer.
• Group and private ski or snowboarding lessons are available for all levels, and equipment rental shops abound.
• Whistler and its surroundings also have excellent cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, not to mention outstanding heli- and cat-skiing opportunities. 

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