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Welcome to Whistler Blackcomb!
Making the Most Out of This Massive Mountain


The two mountains of Whister and Blackcomb are a snow


When the subject of premier mountain resorts arises, one place always stands tall.

Whistler, B.C.

With two mountains, a raucous village and enough beauty to fill all four seasons, it's a destination of dreams.

There is more to Whistler than skiing and snowboarding. During the summer, there's mountain-biking, horse riding, golf, fishing, and.....get this........Eco-challenge! Yes, it's true, Whistler is home of the very first Eco-challenge.

It's also hosting many events for the 2010 Winter Olympics. But it's already giving a gold medal performance.

Getting There – Transportation from Vancouver Airport

Located a 90-minute drive north of Vancouver, B.C. (as can also be seen on PubClub.com). Whistler is reached via Highway 99 (the Sea to Sky Highway) past some incredible mountain and ocean views.

A word of caution here: This stretch of road is one of the deadliest in Canada, where in the past few years many motorist have died in head-on collisions and in mud/rock/snowslides. Drive slowly, enjoy the views and if there's time, visit "The Chief" in Squamish, a half-mile sheer rock face which is also home to some incredible base-jumping.

For those who prefer to leave the driving to someone else, there is bus service from the Vancouver airport. Called the Whistler Express, the trip takes 2 1/2 hours and one-way fare is a whopping $67 CDN. It departs from the airport about every two hours from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., and returns from 3:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Care to guess how many people go straight from the bars to make that 3:30 bus? Click here for a schedule and on-line reservations.A much cheaper option is the Greyhound bus, which $18.45 one-way or $36.90 R/T. Call for reservations (800) 661-8747.

Powder-Packed Mountain Facts


Beautiful Whistler brings big smiles to all who visit.

Lift Ticket Price: $77 $205 3-day (CND)

Two mountains – Blackcomb and Whistler – combine to make this a world-class recreation area. It's impossible to go wrong with either, but why not do it all? A gondola provides transport between Whistler to Blackcomb and a run from Blackcomb goes the base of Whistler. While there, stop in for a cold one, as it's a long run from the top.

Blackcomb is the more adventurous of the two mountains. Skiers and boarders alike who want to ski the extreme can find massive half-pipes and killer moguls. For those who can handle it, the Couloir Extreme provides some of the best in-bounds double black diamond chute skiing anywhere. If the powder's good, take the T-bar to the glacier for some incredible bowl skiing. Almost a mile long, it's situated between two peaks which funnel snow into a gorgeous basin. The run-out is a little flat, but a nice, slow cruise back to the lift is a nice break for burning quads. For more wide open terrain, try Seventh Heaven; stop halfway down, look around and just enjoy the moment.

Whistler offers some great terrain and incredible bowl skiing. Run over to the Harmony Chair and try one of its five bowls. Difficulty ranges from intermediate to well into advanced. On the way to Harmony, give Ratfink a whirl. It's straight down and full of moguls the size of Volkswagens. For sheer speed, there's Bearpaw. If it's groomed, it's just incredible. Another series of bowls also exist to the south side of Whistler, with Bagel Bowl being the best.

For a complete guide to all the pubs and clubs of Whistler, the places for apres ski and dining, click here!


Whistler's runs are great for two-plankers and shredders alike.

CreekSide

Creek Side is the original base of Whistler, and the home the Olympic Downhill!

It is the first village encountered when arriving and offers you shopping, rentals, and lodging. The gondola whisks up Whistler Mountain on the way to Peak to Creek, the longest run in Whistler.

While quiet in the summer, it does offer a community market on Saturdays, and great deals on shopping.

Whistler Activities and Events

The Fire and Ice Show happens every Sunday night through the winter at 6:30 at the base of Whistler. Watch some of the best take some huge air through a giant flaming hoop! Need we say more?

Snowmobiling with any of Whistler's guides is a great idea. Most tours last 4 hours and encompass an incredible selection of terrain. It can even include a mountain-top fondue dinner at sunset. It's fast, fun, exciting, and unforgettable.

Ziptrek is a must-do. A tour that takes you up into the valley between both ski hills has you screaming down zip lines over the Fitzsimmons River at nearly 60 miles per hour. It doesn't matter what time of year, because this is an exciting experience anytime!

The Blackcomb tube park is an absolute blast. Ranging from green to double black diamond runs, you can choose your fate as you fly down a snowy mountain on an inner-tube. We recommend going after sunset and tubing under the lights for that extra bit of excitement.

The Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival happens every April for 10 days, and brings you the best of skiing, snowboarding, film, fashion, music, and basically just a huge party. Outdoor concerts happen every day, and include some of the biggest up and coming artists in the world.

The snow events happen all over the mountains and are a must-see. The Big Air competition happens at the base of Whistler and draws thousands of people in the spring's biggest party. Book your stay now!

Kokanee Crankworx is a massive mountain biking festival that happens every July. Spread out over the entire village, it has things most people will probably never try. The best mountain bikers in the world are here, as well as the latest in clothing and biking technology. The grand finale is Slopestyle, an aerial freestyle downhill competition that drew 20,000 fans in '06. And it gets bigger every year!

Whistler in the Summer


Beauty and activates abound year-round at Whistler.

Yes, there's more. Whistler is awesome in the summer months, too.

A kind-of touristy thing to do ride the gondola from the base of Whistler up to the Roundhouse near the peak of the mountain, have lunch, and either hike back down or take the return trip on the gondola to the base. Most likely, during the summer you will either see or encounter some pretty darn big black bears, which is a huge reason why visitors from Europe come to Whistler during the summer season.

Mountain biking in the summer is a challenging, yet rewarding experience.

If you've only seen the mountains in the winter, you simply must come back and jump on a bike in the summer! Ramps, jumps, rocks, cliffs, narrow single tracks and wide-open terrain welcome all types of bikers, from beginners to experts.

A great learning center welcomes the novices, while the infamous A-Line challenges the world's best. Advice: get the helmet and body armor. Thank us later.

All during the summer season, patios flourish, thanks to the good weather, and of course, there's no better way to relax than by taking in a frosty local microbrew at one of Whistler's finer establishments.

One more thing about Whistler.................you won't want to leave!

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