The Countdown Is On
In February 2010, the world’s attention will turn to Whistler, Host Mountain Resort of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The energy is building, so don’t wait until 2010 to feel it. All three of Whistler’s Winter Games competition venues are complete and ready to explore. Ski the cross-country trails, try out the alpine course or come watch one of the many national and international sport events planned for this winter. Visit the Vancouver 2010 Information Centre in Whistler Village and take a seat in a real bobsled or stand on the podium for a "gold medal" moment.
The Countdown to 2010 is on, and Whistler is ready to share its Olympic spirit today.
Ski Whistler Blackcomb - Customize your Whistler Blackcomb ski vacations with Ski.com
Whistler Blackcomb is in a class all its own. With two huge mountains that converge at one base village. With its cosmopolitan amenities, over 8,000 skiable acres, ample snowfall and awesome alpine scenery, Whistler Blackcomb tops the list as an international favorite. This huge resort offers everything from the wide-open bowls on Blackcomb to the five-mile swoop down Whistler – one of the longest in North America. Whistler Village offers plenty of restaurants, nightclubs, bars and international ambiance to keep you entertained long after the lifts close.
Your Whistler Blackcomb Vacation
Justifiably ranked at the top among major ski resorts, Whistler Blackcomb resort offers more of everything than any other ski resort on the continent. Ski Whistler and explore an incredible 8,100 acres of skiable terrain on the two mountains, a huge 5,280 vertical drop, 12 high-speed quads, 3 gondolas and the most slopeside lodging. Whistler lodging accommodations range from quaint Boutique Hotels, to Slopeside Luxury home and hotels, with several Spa options as well!
Whistler skiing is amazing. Whistler offers never-to-be-forgotten runs on Blackcomb Glacier rivaling the best in the Alps, while the five-mile swoop down to Whistler is one of the longest in North America- the longest run on both mountains is 7 miles long. On your Whistler ski vacation you can enjoy the central village, too, with its distinctive and reminiscent feeling of the best European ski resorts. Whistler also offers cosmopolitan shops and restaurants which cluster around charming plazas and along walkways designed for strolling.
Discover Whistler Blackcomb’s ethnic restaurants and cozy cafes. Whistler/Blackcomb offers an exciting international ambiance that is unique among North American ski resorts while maintaining the high standards of New World comfort as well.
Make your Whistler reservations and let us help create an unforgettable ski vacation today to a remarkable ski resort. Ski.com can provide you with lodging accommodations, air travel, ground transportation, lift tickets, ski or snowboard rentals, activities to events around town and more. Experience a true Whistler Blackcomb ski vacation with ski.com. We know how to customize a Whistler ski vacation just for you that will truly be an unforgettable ski vacation experience.
Ski.com Traveler Reviews
Average Overall Experience*
5.0
Excellent
- 4.3 Accessibility
- 5.0 Family friendliness
- 4.3 Value
- 4.3 Nightlife
- 4.3 Off-mountain activities
- 5.0 Terrain variety
- 5.0 Park and pipe
*Based on the average of all Overall Experience ratings given in 3 Ski.com Traveler Reviews.
5
Excellent
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Whistler in February, even though we would have liked more powder. But the skiing on Blackcomb Glacier and some other great runs on the 2 mountains were excellent. The new Peak to Peak gondola totally changed our ski experience there - so much terrain to access so easily. We also went to a...
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5
Excellent
Every year, we pick one resort to go skiing at. In 2008, we chose Whistler/Blackcomb. Why? One, we wanted to get there before the Olympics had occurred, so we wouldn't have to be worried about rising prices. Second, the exchange rate worked out well enough that it was economical.
We spent 6 days at the resort. ...
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5
Excellent
We went to Whistler Blackcomb in 2/09 for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. We stayed at Le Chamois, within walking distance of the Wizard lift. We enjoyed the long runs and there were plenty of intermediate runs as well as the advanced for those with differing abilities. The only complaint we had was they didn't have a...
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