WHISTLER BLACKCOMB
📍Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
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- Vertical drop
- 5,280 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 8,171 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 422 in
- Lifts
- 36
THE VIBE
Whistler Blackcomb is the crown jewel of the Epic Pass and the largest ski resort in North America by virtually every measure. Two massive mountains connected by the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola offer 8,171 skiable acres, 5,280 feet of vertical, 200+ runs, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, and some of the best terrain parks on the planet. The village is a world-class pedestrian base with hundreds of restaurants, bars, and shops. Host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, it is a genuine bucket-list destination that delivers for every ability level. The only catch: it knows what it is, and the crowds and prices reflect it.
Best For
- ✓Every type of skier and rider
- ✓Bucket-list destination seekers
- ✓Groups with mixed abilities who need terrain for everyone
Skip If
- ✗You hate crowds and high prices
- ✗You prefer small, intimate ski experiences
TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE
Regional snowpack via Ventusky
Approximate trail mix.
Difficulty Split
Mountain specs
* Historical planning figures
Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.
Resort-reported snow
BASE TRACKER
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SEASON PLANNING
Typically late November to mid May
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
A few more reasons to be here.
Whistler Pride & Ski Festival
Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027
Whistler Film Festival
Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
RBC GranFondo Whistler
Sep 11, 2027
MUST-SKI RUNS
Couloir Extreme
Legendary steep chute off the top of Blackcomb Glacier — expert-only and exhilarating
Peak to Creek
Epic 7-kilometer cruiser from Whistler Peak all the way to Creekside — longest run on the mountain
Dave Murray Downhill
The 2010 Olympic men's downhill course on Whistler — fast, sweeping, and historic
Another season up here
BEYOND WINTER
Summer sightseeing, alpine hiking and lift-served mountain biking complement the winter mountain experience.