Whistler
Gazing at the many mountains surrounding Whistler, you will discover that two stand out from the rest - Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain. These two mountains boast:
- 8,171 acres / 3,036 hectares of skiable terrain - the largest in North America
- the most vertical feet on the continent - 5,280 feet / 1,609 metres
- 33 lifts utilising one of the most advanced high-speed lift systems in the world
- 5 mountain bases, virtually eliminatting line-ups
- 17 on-mountain restaurants
- more than 200 beginner, intermediate and advanced runs
- 700 inbound backcountry acres in Flute Bowl
- 6 terrain parks and pipes
- North America's longest ski season running from November to August
Moderate temperatures and annual average snowfalls of 30 feet / 9 metres keep even the most passionate winter fanatic grinning ear-to-ear.
Ski & Snowboard schools are expertly planned and implemented. Specifically developed kids' programmes, learning areas, secret kids'-only castles and tree forts guarantee 'hoops and hollers' from the 'littlies', and for the older kids and the kids-at-heart, there are private and group lessons, women's-only camps and programmes for teens....and of course heaps more hoops and hollers!!!!
Choose from a full range of Whistler winter activities:
- skiing & snowboarding
- snowshoeing
- sleigh rides
- fishing
- glacier tours
- dog sledding
- avalanche courses
- snowmobiling
- snowcat skiing / snowboarding
- ice-climbing
- bald eagle viewing
...and for something a little out of the ordinary you can try:
- aerial sightseeing - soar over glaciers, lakes, forests and rivers
- heli-skiing / snowboarding - grab your board or skis and fly into untouched powder and get ready for the thrill of a lifetime
- backcountry tours - curious to know what lies beyond the borders of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains? ...then head to the backcountry and let a professional guide show you
- treetrek - venture through the trees' canopy as you walk over a series of suspension bridges
- ziplining - zip across canyons on a series of cables, go hands free(?!?!) or not
- bungee jumping - take a 160 foot leap off a bridge in Cheakamus Canyon
...it'll be a January to remember - come and join us!
