Whistler ski resort provides North America’s biggest ski and many say best ski holiday. A Whistler ski holiday is a ski dream come true: awesome snow and 8,100 skiable acres of terrain, across the massive peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb, which are now linked by the incredible Peak 2 Peak gondola; Just part of the resort’s extensive lift system.What the ski statistics don’t tell you is what makes Whistler such a great ski holiday resort. It is the restaurants, the bars, the range of activities and, above all, the atmosphere that makes Whistler ski resort one of the coolest places in the world for a ski holiday.
TRANSFER TIME -
Vancouver (2 hrs)
Seattle (4 1/2 hrs)
FRONTIER SUGGESTS -
- Add 2 or 3 nights in Vancouver at the end of your stay.
- Pick up a car and drive to Vancouver Island for some whale watching in Mar/Apr
- Take a 4 hour transfer for a multi ski resort holiday and ski Sun Peaks.
On The Slopes
Off The Slopes
When it comes to the terrain, Whistler ski resort is second to none in North America, for it sheer size and variety of slopes. Rising high above the village the twin mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, offer all abilities plenty of interest.
Beginners & Novices - First timers and novices will find a great selection of gentle introductory slopes and simple green and blue runs, including some tremendous runs high on both of the mountains.
Intermediates - Intermediates will relish the huge number of options on offer, from glorious cruising blues to more challenging, yet achievable, black diamond trails.
Advanced - More advanced skiers will find plenty to sate their appetites, from energy sapping double black thrills and knee trembling bumps to kicking terrain parks and steep, dense glades.
Both mountains offer much to delight above and below the tree line. The glacier terrain is extensive and the bowls are simply stunning. There are further adventures on offer too, with Heli- and Cat-skiing both easily accessible.
A Whistler Ski holiday is almost as famous for its après ski as it is for its skiing! The GLC at the base of Whistler Mountain is a favourite place after a hard day on the mountain, as is Merlin’s at the foot of Blackcomb, but there are plenty of other bars and several clubs to keep even the most energetic entertained through until the early hours.
Whistler ski resort boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants too. From amazing steaks in Hy’s to Sushi Village’s Japanese delights, from Caramba’s family restaurant to all the fun of the Mongolie Grill, whatever your favourite food, you will find it in Whistler.
Whistler ski resort has much to offer off the slopes too – dog-sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are all available. For thrill seekers there is also the amazing Ziptrek, an exhilarating two-hour journey through the trees along walkways and zip wires, between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain.
But there are plenty of more laidback activities to be enjoyed during your Whistler holiday, such as a romantic horse drawn sleigh ride, perhaps combined with a fondue, a number of delightful spas and plenty of shopping opportunities in Whistler or even Vancouver.
Whistler ski resort is a great place for a skiing holiday to Whistler!
