Whistler Blackcomb

The gondola ride was gorgeous, just be sure to get a rundown of what’s open on the mountain before you buy your ticket and head up there! We were hoping to hike and had no idea that all the hiking was still closed (we attended May 30^th). Although the gondola ride in and of itself would not have been worth the price for us, it could be worth it for others to just ride the gondola up and around and catch the amazing views.
Ellody (manager in the whistler village customer service center) was incredibly helpful and exercised customer service above and beyond the norm.
The Whistler ski/​snowboard/​mountain biking scene was quite an interesting one for us to encounter/​observe as unfamiliar outsiders. The best way to describe it would be «snow-​chella.» Everyone was dressed up in outrageous costumes and it was a lot of fun to observe, though certainly not an authentic outdoorsy feel like other parts of Whistler and the pacific northwest mountain scene.
Do not buy tickets from the Whistler Visitor Centre for the gondola ride (a different business located on Village Gate Blvd). They were rude and not helpful. They didn’t inform us that all of the hiking trails were closed on the mountain (due to snow that had fallen the day before which we were not aware of because we were travelling through the night the day before), and just said we would figure it out when we got to the top. After buying the pricey gondola tickets and taking the 45 minute ride up the mountain, we were very very disappointed to find that all the hiking was closed. There was literally nothing for us (as non-​skiers or snowboarders) to do at the peak. We went back to the Visitor Centre to inform them that all the hiking was closed and they rudely asked «what do you want?» and said they couldn’t help us. Truly a bad experience that was luckily made better by the Whistler Village Customer service (an entirely different business than the Visitor Centre).

I came here hiking in the summer time which I have to say its not really worth it because you will have to pay for the Gondala up and that cost about $ 100. I usually come in the winter time for snowboarding or skiing. Its not bad for skiing or snowboarding because for $ 100 you get to skii or snowboard for half a day. They open at around like 9am and closes at 3:30 pm (there is no full day). But they have snow almost guarantee in the winter time.
Their runs are awesome. Also here it comes with free helmet rental (they encourages and you must wear a helmet snowboarding or skiing). Other places charges like $ 5 to $ 10 for helmet rental.
I am coming back.

No hay otra manera de llegar aquí más que en las góndolas Peak to peak que tienen un costo de $ 50 canadienses por persona y puedes regresar en la góndola o puedes bajar eskiando o con tu snowboard. La vista, si no hay neblina es espectacular desde el cruce en la gondola que esta a mas de 100 mts de altura hasta que llegas al restaurante en el que puedesveber y comer lo que quieras, obvio pagandolo. Hay estacciones divididas por tipo de comida, te formas ordenas, te entregan tu pedido y entonces pasas a pagar a caja, es cuando ya puedes accesar al ligar donde estan las mesas para sentarte y comer. Lleva tu camarapor que si esta soleado las vistas son espectaculares.

Hands down THE BEST mountain I have been too. I was a bit scared on the drive up when it was non stop rain but as soon as we hit the slopes the conditions were un real. Powder for days, wide open trails and even with a good amount of people around the mountain never felt crowded.
I would 100% recommend the peak to peak gondola even if there is a line. The ride over the tree tops it’s incredible. Although not for the faint of heart or those with an aversion to heights. I believe this is the tallest gondola in North America. You literally feel like you are in an airplane.
What a great experience. The electronic lift tickets are awesome and save tons of time. This place is run beautifully.
So this wouldn’t be a Unilocal review without mentioning the food. Grabbed lunch at the base and made one of the best decisions of the trip. I ordered the poutine. This was a first for me. What a huge portion of incredible fried gravy cheesiness at a reasonable price.

I love Whister Blackcomb, and will return every year. Both mountains are wonderful, the runs are challenging, and the snow is fabulous, in comparison to our snow at the local mountains in Southern California. The weather is pretty temperate compared to many other locations, as Whistler is relatively near the coast, in terms of ski destinations.
The gondola is a treat, you can take it even if you aren’t skiing. I would say that there are possibly more skiiers than boarders.
I love this place.

Simply the greatest ski area in North America. An absolute must for anyone. It gets crowded but there is a ridiculous number of trails so it doesn’t matter at all. There are spots for any level of skiers/​snowboarders. And there is a ridiculous amount of sweet powder even in March. Basically,
Pros:Everything
Cons:Nothing

There isn’t much to say that hasn’t been said. If you are serious about skiing or snowboarding, this is the place to be, and you owe it to yourself to come here at least once in your life. (who am I kidding, just move here already…)

Oh Whistler, you have ruined me for life. I will never be able to board anywhere in SoCal EVER AGAIN. Never will I ever go back to Mountain High, and even Big Bear is a no-​go now unless they JUST had a storm.
The most beautiful resort I have ever been to with gorgeous skies and heavenly soft powder. The view up at Roundhouse Lodge is completely breathtaking. Olympic circle medal-​ceremony podium is a nice touch for touristy folks like myself.
Words really cannot describe the beauty and just downright amazingness that is Whistler.
Peak2Peak gondola is quite an experience (TRY THE GLASS FLOOR CABIN!!)
I will absolutely be back, but for now, one thing off the bucket list.

The lift ticket is very pricy (around $ 129/​person/​day) But worth it :) I suggest you buy a seasonal pass if you come here often.
Excellent routes. Even the green lane is challenge enough for beginners to acquire skills fast!

Having gone to Canyons and Park City, and being a usual at Mammoth and Big Bear, I’ve come to conclude that Whistler Blackcomb is in a world of its own.
Getting there is stupid easy and a great sight seeing adventure. Just take the 99 from Vancouver and in 2 hours you are there in a wide clean two way highway with no twisty and curvy mountain roads.
The town is big, large, and winter festive. There is plenty of shopping that can be done there. If you forget anything, you’ll be able to find it in town no problem what so ever. Everything is in walk able distance from one another.
The mountain infrastructure (winter). The gondolas are superb and run wonderfully smooth. The lifts are similar and what is unique is that the lifts all end with a minimal to flat surface for getting off the lift easily. For those who are new and have lift anxiety, this helps A LOT! No more falling trying to get out of the way as quick as possible. Just lightly push off and sail.
The trails are ridiculously long and well maintained. I went up end of January and had a blast snowboarding there. With 80in base and snow flurries coming down, it was a wonderful time spent.
For those close to Whistler, I envy you, especially day trippers. For me, it’s a 3 hour flight and 2 hour drive. It’s world class and I now plan to go every season.

What an incredible day! My wife and I booked for a private lesson/​guide for the day and it was some of the most fun I have ever had. I feel like my riding improved so much and so did my wife’s!
If anyone is thinking of doing this you will not be disappointed with Marius Froissart. He was very knowledgeable and helpful for both my wife and myself. It was a true pleasure spending the day with teaching us and showing us the mountain.
These mountains are insane. There is terrain for everyone and anyone. There is a reason this place was rated as the number 1 ski/​snowboard resort in all of North America. Making it a life goal to come back at least once a year.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would!!! My husband and I have been to quite a few famous ski resorts in North America, but this one tops them all. 8000 skiable acres, with a world class village right at the base of the mountain, ski in ski out condos for good prices, peak to peak gondola with unbelievable views and to top it all off, a skiable glacier! Holy smokes, this place will always have a slice of my heart.
If visiting Whistler for the first time:
Pay the extra money and get a ski in ski out resort. It’s worth it! Also, try and get a rental car instead of catching a bus up here if it is your first time. On your day off from skiing or boarding, drive an hour north to Joffre lake then on your way back stop at Nairn falls in Pemberton. Brandywine falls 15 mins south of Whistler is an amazing sight to see too. If you have decent upper body strength and the weather permits, there is a path that leads to the base of Brandywine falls.
And finally, when in Whistler Blackcomb, make sure you eat at Dubh Linn gate in the main village. This place is super delicious!

If you’re into skiing or snowboarding this place is heaven. There are more runs than can possibly be experienced in a weekend. The mountain is huge and if you ride all the way to the top you’ll get some great views on the way up and be rewarded with one of the most majestic landscapes you’ve seen when you finally make it. The only down side has been that the temperatures are a little too warm so the snow on the bottom half of the mountain isn’t very good, but it’s so big that it’s no problem to just stay on the top half.

Like skiiing/​snowboarding/​site-​seeing/​tubing/​community events/​small-​getaways/​various other outdoor activities? Then you’ll like Whistler.
Here’s an extra note; the day lots 6, 7, 8, 9 are free. It’s tiresome to get down using the Gondola but might be worth it. To get to these parking lots, follow signs for Whistler Blackcomb and then head up to Upper Village and then look for day lots 6, 7, 8, 9 or follow signs for tubing.
Full-​day mountain pass: $ 110 approx.
1230pm mountain pass: $ 85 approx.
230pm onwards: $ 65 approx.
*times for gondolas close early, check those times when planning to go
Go for: fun times
Don’t go for: if you don’t like the outdoors? I really don’t know. You gotta visit this place once in your life. The drive alone is magnificent

+ Lots of lifts
+ Lots of free parking
+ Great snow/​grooming
-/​+ Wish they had more «covered» lifts with the «shield» on extra cold days
-/​+ You can only use the main Whistler Village area ticket counter if you need specialty tickets.
-/​+ Some of the trail routes can be a bit tough to maneuver due to limited signage.
I live in Southern California and try to come to Whistler at least once a year. I love it because of how massive the resort is. We usually spend two days here and we probably board less than half of the two mountains here. You need quite a bit of days and energy here to be able to explore every bit of trail here. Then you have all the unmarked trails too.
There are plenty of runs here on both mountains so we usually pick one we like and continue doing those a few times. Keep in mind that since this resort is so massive, I recommend skiing/​boarding down to Whistler Village and taking another lift to access the other mountain vs. using that Peak2Peak. It simply takes too long in my opinion. Do it once to experience it (breathtaking views and heights), but after that, you’re just itching to get back on the slopes.
I wish this resort was close to home. I’d be here every week.

This resort, is amazeballs. My boarding experience is limited to the various resorts around Tahoe and Whistler Blackcomb just blew my mind. Unfortunately I did come on a day where it was snowing particularly hard, and I wasn’t able to see as well — but geez, from what I could see and the runs that I went on, this place is amazing and I bet few resorts can top it.
Whistler Blackcomb is made up of two mountains: Whistler and Blackcomb that are connected by the Peak 2 Peak Gondola (which holds the world’s Guinness World Record on the longest and highest gondola in the world). I took the red one, and didn’t wait for the silver one (these have a clear bottom so you can see beneath you) but thought the view was equally amazing. The food at each of the mountains is also super yums and way above average than most other resorts’ foods.
I’m definitely coming back again, maybe for a week since there are sooo many lifts and runs to explore. Also make sure to explore the Whistler Village — it’s pretty huge and has a variety of restaurants and shops to explore. Everyone here is also super friendly. however I did come away with one thing, that I feel its more for skiiers rather than boarders. Regardless… LOVE THE VIEWS & LOVE THIS PLACE!

Gondola tickets starting at 2:30pm only works during the spring and summer when there’s more light.
There’s half day tickets that start at 12:30 –3:00pm (winter) if you don’t want to pay the full amount for an all day pass.
There’s also lockers for $ 8 and equipment rentals in the village.

Whistler is seriously the best mountain village in Canada. The only thing is holy smokes… is it ever a hike to get here from the east coast. Sure they’ve improved the Sea to sky highway but man… it would be nice if there was an airport in Pemberton or nearby! I’ve been here in both winter and summer and both hold amazing adventures. Winter the skiing is out of this world and on par I’d imagine with the best resorts in Colarado and Utah or resorts in Europe. The mountain terrain now that they have the peak to peak is seriously unreal.
As far as the village goes they did an excellent job in designing it so that it is its own ecosystem (albeit an expensive one) with an eclectic mix of shopping, restaurants condos and hotels. Whistler is however not a place to come if you are on a tight budget. It’s a great place to drop some $$$$ and feel like you are a big kahuna. Enjoy what’s pristine BC mountain air. Lots to see and discover. My recommendation is head by the BC liquor store (next to the grocery store) grab a nice BC Okanagan wine like Oysoyoos larose or Quails gate or local micro brew beer and sip it into the evening as those muscles are sore from those long downhill runs.

I love Whistler. It’s an upscale little village that is easily accessible walking or biking.
There is a ton of shopping and restaurants with different options and price ranges.
There are the typical tourist shops, but then there is also Lulu Lemon and other shops that aren’t selling whistler t shirts. I did buy a whistler t shirt though, it’s cute, it has a bear taking a selfie on it :).
It’s very clean and happening. Always something to do. Lots of trails nearby within walking distance and even better ones a drive away.
It’s a great place to stay if you do go out of whistler during the day and get back late. Most restaurants are open until 11pm or 1am and the shops are open between 9pm-​11pm.
It was fun! I want to go back during the winter and sit in a hot tub while it snows on me.

Just got back from our second trip to Whistler. We’ve only gone in the summer so I can’t speak to how it is in the winter with skiing and such, but it is gorgeous in the summertime!
It is nice to walk around the village, there are a lot of shops and great restaurants. With all the restaurants to choose from there is something for everyone, lots of different cuisines and price ranges. The scenery is gorgeous, and the drive here from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway is stunning.
There are a lot of places to sit down and hang out in the village, and of course you need the mandatory photo op over by the Olympic Rings! Lots of trails to walk around to if you want to get off the beaten path.
I recommend this place as I always have fun while here.

I won’t be back too often, but I think that has more to do with how bad the Westin Whistler is, than Whistler itself.
Perhaps its Bearfoot Bistro that soured my opinion. I think it may be both.
Nice mountain, but it really reeks of trapped consumer ethic, and has very little that isn’t formulaic. Essentially, the place is an outdoor B-​Class mall with tons of Starbucks and a few overpriced, underwhelming hotels and some incredibly expensive, yet very below average restaurants. If you compare this to virtually any other ‘Class A’ ski destinations, then there is really no comparison at all.
First, its a 3 hr back and forth flight from LA, then another hour for customs and yet another 2 hr drive from there. Its a pain in the ass. In fact, if you are an LA or SF resident — Aspen, Jackson Hole and others all take much less time, are less expensive (overall), more exclusive and all have way better services, restaurants, hotels and retail options.
And no ‘mall’ feel about them.
Not to mention the clientele and staff. Whistler is apparently a small suburb of Sydney, Australia.
Other than ski pros, the place seems to exclusively hire low cost Australian kids for every possible position, just happy to be there, skiing, regardless of wage. Its statistically ridiculous. Everywhere you go, its an Aussie behind the counter with that chalkboard accent. In two visits and five days I met nor saw a single US or Canadian employee in the place. From the bars, hotels, ski hills and even rental and shopping — every person you meet and or speak to, is an Aussie and nobody that works here is Canadian or American.
So yes, while it is overpriced, has ridiculous hotel rules and 30 day cancellation policies in an act of clear collusion, is a 3 hr flight and only then gets hard to get to, has bad restaurants, the worst Westin resort I have ever seen, service to forget and is really just a massive tourist rip off — it’s the persistent swarm of rude, loud, rough and overly familiar Australians everywhere, seemingly all with their equally loud, irritating children that just killed it for me. I would sooner spend my afternoon listening to a partially deaf Russian couple have an argument.
Next time, Aspen.

Station de ski l’hiver et fief du vtt de descente l’été (downhill) j’y ai passé deux jours en septembre dernier, la station est très chic et thématisée à l’américaines les boutiques sont très classes on peut faire pas mal de shopping et les prix sont corrects.
Située à deux heures au nord de Vancouver, elle a été village olympique lors des Jeux de 2010; on peut également faire des randonnées en prenant ou non les remontées mécaniques qui sont assez chères.
Si vous voulez faire du vtt tout est prévu sur place, location du vélo, du casque, gants, armure tout est compris comptez une centaine d’euros la journée avec les remontées.
Il y a beaucoup d’ours mais nous n’en avons pas croisé, juste des marmottes au sommet. Prudence quand même!