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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!
 Whistler
Nightlife
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