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Whistler
Blackcomb Ski Resort
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Something
magical happens when you arrive at the summit of the small valley
that contains the ski resort village of Whistler Blackcomb,
in the Coast Mountain Range north of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Consistently recognized as the Top Ski Resort in North America,
and the venue, with Vancouver, for the Vancouver 2010 Winter
Olympic Games, Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and the Whistler
Valley have plenty of activities for all, winter or summer.
Two mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, rise up a mile out of
the valley (1,609 m/ 5,280 ft) and access over 7,000 acres of
prime mountain terrain - including 12 alpine bowls, three glaciers
and more than 200 marked trails. Thirty three state-of the-art
lifts deliver an hourly lift capacity of 59,000 skiers to a
skiable terrain covering 2,863 hectares (7,071 acres) - highest
lift accessed elevation 2,284 m (7,494 ft).
Whistler Blackcomb is located 100 miles (160 km) north of Vancouver
- approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours driving time. From Vancouver,
follow Highway 1 west towards Horseshoe Bay, and take the Squamish/Whistler
exit onto Hwy 99 North, also known as the Sea to Sky Highway.
Hwy 99 North will take you through Squamish and on to Whistler.
It is recommended that your car be equipped with proper snow/winter
tires for the drive from Horseshoe Bay to Whistler during winter.
If you have all-season tires, please carry chains and know how
to put them on. In case of heavy snowfall, a shovel and road
salt are advisable.
Originally a summer fishing retreat, Whistler has plenty to
offer in the warm summer months. From world-class mountain biking
to remote fishing holes, you'll be enjoying the summer warmth
of mountain air everywhere you go. |

| Contact: |
Whistler
and Blackcomb Mountains
4545 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC
V0N 1B4 |
| Phone: |
(604)
932-3434 |
| Toll
Free: |
1-800-766
0449 |
| Fax: |
(604)
938-9174 |
| Snow
Phone: |
(604)
932-4191 or (604) 687-6781 |
| Email: |
wbres@intrawest.com |
| Website: |
www.whistlerblackcomb.com |

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Whistler
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Blackcomb
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| Season: |
Late
Nov to late April
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Mid
Nov to early June
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| Lift
Hours: |
8:30
am - 3:30 pm
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8:30
am - 3:30 pm
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| Annual
Snowfall: |
9
m (30 ft)
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9
m (30 ft)
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| Vertical
Drop: |
1,530
m (5,020 ft)
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1,609
m (5,280 ft)
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| Village
Elevation: |
653
m (2,140 ft)
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653
m (2,140 ft)
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| Base
Elevation: |
653 m (2,140 ft)
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653 m (2,140 ft)
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| Top
Elevation: |
2,182
m (7,160 ft)
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2,284
m (7,494 ft)
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| Skiable
Acreage: |
1,925
ha (4,757 ac)
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1,382
ha (3,414 ac)
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| Number
of Trails: |
100+,
Longest 7 mi/11 km
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100+,
Longest 7 mi/11 km
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| Difficulty: |
Novice
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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Whistler
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20%
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55%
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25%
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Blackcomb
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15%
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55%
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30%
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| Number
of Lifts: |
21
2 high-speed gondolas
6 high-speed quads
2 triple chairs
1 double chair
9 surface lifts
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17
1 high-speed gondola
6 high-speed quads
3 triple chairs
7 surface lifts
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| Lift
Capacity: |
32,295
skiers per hour
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29,112
skiers per hour
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| Snow
Making: |
65
hectares (160 acres)
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150
hectares (370 acres)
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| Night
Skiing: |
No
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No
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| Cross-Country: |
Yes
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Yes
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| Snowboarding: |
Yes
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Yes
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| Terrain
Park: |
1
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1
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| Halfpipe: |
1
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2
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| Resort
Services: |
17
on-mountain restaurants, ski & snowboard rentals, ski shops,
ice rink, daycare centre. |
| Nearest
Ski Area: |
Cypress
Mountain, Grouse Mountain,
Mount Seymour |
| Nearest
Towns: |
Squamish,
Whistler, Pemberton
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| Recreation: |
Skiing
& Winter Sports in Vancouver and the North Shore
Skiing & Winter Sports in the
Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland
Skiing & Winter Sports in Whistler
and Blackcomb Mountains
Skiing & Winter Sports on the
Sunshine Coast of BC
Cat-Skiing & Heli-Snowboarding
in Whistler & Pemberton
Heli-Skiing & Heli-Snowboarding
in the Whistler Area |
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Accommodation
on or near Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort
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Accommodation Whistler Whistler's Accommodation and Vacation Planning Specialists. Affordable studio to 5-bedroom ski-in and ski-out properties in the heart of Whistler Village, with fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, TV/VCR's, hot-tubs & heated-pools. Discount lift-tickets, ski and snowboard rentals and transportation. Call Whistler Retreats to book your Accommodation, Transportation and Activities! |
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Acer Vacation Rentals Whistler Canada Acer Vacation Rentals Whistler Canada - Offering the finest in ski-in ski-out vacation rentals in Whistler Canada at an affordable price. We offer one, two, or three-bedroom ski-in ski-out Whistler accommodations in the following locations: The Aspens on Blackcomb, Greystone Lodge, Glacier Lodge, The Marquise, and Woodrun Lodge. |
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Aloha Whistler Accommodations We specialize in slopeside townhomes and personal service. Spacious beautiful homes with spectacular views and hot tubs. We are here to help you with accommodation, discount lifts, activities, transfers, lessons, gear, rentals, daycare, groceries etc. Summer is superb at our "on the mountain" townhomes: 7 golf courses, 5 lakes, and rivers & trails everywhere. |
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Alpine Vacation Accommodation Exclusive luxury ski-in/ski out accommodation, nestled on the slopes of Whistler. Alpine Vacation Accommodation invites you to Taluswood in Whistler, a luxurious, mountainside development located above the Creekside gondola base with direct ski hill access on Whistler Mountain. This fully-equipped, self-catered townhouse retreat offers hot tubs, Jacuzzi bathtub, garages, and private covered decks. |
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Backcountry Snowcats Backcountry Snowcats is a cat skiing and snowboarding operation in the South Chilcotin Mountains to the north of Pemberton and Whistler. Enjoy 15,000 acres of bottomless snow, 5 alpine bowls, and an incredible variety of runs for the ultimate powder experience in terrain prime for skiing and riding. The top of your first run is a 15-minute cat ride from your base at the Hurley Mountain Lodge at Hurley Pass. |
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Blackcomb Peaks Accommodations Planning a vacation to Whistler Blackcomb? Our vacation rental units feature some of the best true ski-in ski-out accommodations in Whistler Blackcomb - North America’s #1 Ski Destination! Furnished vacation properties include the Aspens, Foxglove, Glacier Lodge, Snoland, Taluswood, Taluswood heights, and The Woods. Book your memorable Whistler vacation with Blackcomb Peaks Accommodations. |
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Canadian Skiing Vacations Made Easy Offering seven great skiing destinations across Canada, Vacations Made
Easy makes planning your next skiing vacation a cinch. Book your lodging
and lift tickets on-line and research what to do when you're not on the
slopes. The only thing left to you is to pray for fresh snow! |
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Edgewater Lodge Edgewater Lodge is Whistler's only lakeside resort; a quiet, 12-room private estate on 45
acres of beautiful forested property on the shores of Green Lake, 2 miles north of Whistler
Village. All rooms have the best views found anywhere in the Whistler Valley, looking out
over Green Lake and up to Wedge Mountain, Blackcomb, Whistler, and Armchair Glacier. |
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Executive Inn at Whistler Village The Executive Inn at Whistler Village offers four room types to accommodate your needs; Studio, Double Loft, Queen Loft, and Master Suite. All rooms have a fireplace, deep-tub 2 person jacuzzi, kitchenette, cable TV, rental videos, hairdryers, toiletries and data ports. Some units have balconies. |
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Powder Mountain Catskiing When it snows in Whistler, it snows even harder at Powder Mountain Catskiing and Heliskiing. We traditionally get double or triple the amount of snow Whistler Blackcomb gets, even though we are only 20 minutes away. Powder Mountain Catskiing is known for top notch customer service and being the best "Powder bang for your buck". |
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ResortAc.com Owner Direct Whistler Vacation Rentals. Find rentals that suit your budget while providing all the amenities you want. Contact Whistler homeowners directly and save! Choose from 100+ homes using FAST and easy search tool. Find detailed descriptions, prices, and maps. See before you book - Great Photos! Authorized discount Whistler Blackcomb lift ticket seller. |
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Riverside RV Resort & Campground Whistler's only RV Resort & Campground, located on 40 beautifully landscaped acres beside the serene Fitzsimmons Creek. Open year round, offering log cabins, private, walk-in tent sites, and RV sites. Amenities include BBQ area, licensed café, well-stocked Riverside Market, Riverside Greens 18 hole putting course, on-site adventure centre and sport rentals, and complimentary shuttles to Whistler Mountain. |
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Stay and Tour Sightseeing tours are hosted in 15 passenger vans for comfort and flexibility. Tours include Vancouver City Highlights, Whistler Mountain (Olympic Site), Victoria/Butchart Gardens, Pre/Post Cruise, Harrison Hot Springs, Hell’s Gate/Fraser River and our local Wine Tour. Customs and private tour rates available. Pick Up: Greater Vancouver Hotels, Airport, Cruise Ships, Ferries and Fraser Valley locations. Accommodation packages. |
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The Lodging Company Ski Vacation Rentals: Ski-in/ski-out chalets, condos, and vacation homes at BC’s top ski resorts. The Lodging Company has the perfect condo for your next getaway and can arrange discount lift tickets and airport transfers! View our complete listing of properties online or call us Toll Free at 1-888-676-9977 for personal assistance in planning your vacation. |
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Whistler Accommodation Our five lodgings provide the ultimate network of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain resort accommodation. They are the truest ski-in and ski-out lodges and condominiums on Blackcomb. Their ideal location in the Upper Village area will provide you with majestic views of the Whistler Village area and the surrounding mountain ranges. |
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Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains The spectacular natural setting and the sheer abundance of glades, bowls, steeps and powder, ensures that Whistler Blackcomb is consistently rated the #1 ski destination in North America. The stats are staggering; over 8,100 acres of skiing terrain, 200+ marked trails and 38 lifts. Lodging in Condos, Homes, Chalets, Hotels, Lodges and Inns. |
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Whistler Hotel Reservations Let the Central Reservations team at EnjoyWhistler.com help you plan your
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and have them help you plan your vacation today. |
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