Whistler Blackcomb: stats, snow report and where to stay
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North America’s largest ski resort: two mountains joined by the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, 16 bowls, three glaciers and a full-size pedestrian village.
- Big mountain
- Après & village
- Experts & steeps
- Families
- Skiable area8,171 acres3,307 ha
- Runs200+
- Vertical1,609 m5,280 ft
- Lifts36
- Avg snowfall1,072 cmabout 422 in
- Cost level$$$$Premium
Highlights
- 8,171 acres and 200+ runs across two mountains
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola spans 4.4 km between peaks
- Hosted the 2010 Olympic alpine events
- 137 km from Vancouver airport on the Sea-to-Sky Highway
Getting there
Nearest airport: Vancouver (YVR) · about 2 hr. Base: Whistler.
BC mountain highways require winter tires or chains from October 1 to April 30 on most routes. Check DriveBC for road conditions before you leave.
Where to stay
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