Whistler: The Ultimate Big Mountain Ski Experience

Discover Canada’s legendary Whistler Blackcomb Resort with this expansive collection of adventures.

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Description

Everything about Whistler comes in extra large proportions: 12 meters of average snowfall per year, 1610m of vertical and 8,171 acres of diverse terrain spread across two massive side-by-side mountains, Blackcomb and Whistler. With 200 + marked trails ranging from green groomers to blue cruisers and gnarly blacks, plus alpine bowls, chutes glades and steeps, everyone- from families to racers, will gorge delightedly on these mighty twin peaks. On top of that there’s the dramatic mountain scenery, a record breaking high-speed integrated lift system and chilled Canadian vibes, which help to consistently place Whistler in the number 1 spot for Ski Resorts in North America.

In 2010 Whistler hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, which brought in millions of dollars’ worth of expansion and improvements to the town and slopes. With tonnes of great restaurants, lively bars, spas, and everything from scenic helicopter rides to a buzzing live music scene, Whistler ticks all the boxes. The location is also prime: 2 hours from Vancouver and 4 from Seattle, so it’s no surprise that Whistler gets madly busy, especially at weekends and during the holidays.

Sources: https://www.whistler.com/skiing/
https://www.snowmagazine.com/features/1246-focus-on/whistler-breckenridge-and-vail-3-awesome-ski-resorts-worth-crossing-the-pond-for

Adventures

Harmony Ridge

Groomer that cruises along the ridge as well as offering you access to some of the great advanced and expert terrain in the area

Low Roll

Good line in terms of length and steepness accessed off Harmony Ridge

Die Hard

Short and steep line located skier's left of the Harmony Waterfall

Horseshoe 4

Up to eight different chutes located off Harmony Ridge

Boomer Bowl

Very popular wide open bowl just above the treeline

Old Man

Short groomer leading to the base of Franz's Chair from the Peak Express

Burnt Stew Trail

Road running from the top of the Harmony Express to the bottom, weaving through the Symphony zone in between

The Cirque

The line located skier's right of The Couloir, very narrow and steep entrance funneling between the rocks

Adiago

Long and enjoyable groomer offering great views

West Cirque

Ridge seperating West Bowl and Whistler Bowl

Grande Finale

Mogul run located on lower Whistler Bowl - leading to Highway 86

Glissando Glades

Glades in the Symphony Zone on a slope that is relatively less steep

Showcase

Short and steep groomer running parallel to the T-Bar

Secret Chute

Great selection of lines and chutes which funnel back towards Glacier Express Chair

Camelback East

Two identifiable mounds of snow on the left and right of the Harmony Express Lift

Panorama

Cruiser that runs below the 7th Heaven Express up top

Cloud Nine

Enjoyable cruiser with breathtaking views of the Coast Mountains

Secret Chute

Chute between the rocks located in the lower portion of the bowl

Monday's

Highest possible entrance into West Bowl, skier's right of the Ski Area Boundary

Headwall

Wide open run located skier's right of the T-bars

Upper Olympic

Very crowded, busy learning designated learning area

In Deep

Two tree lines through the lower glades

Seppos

Mogul run intersecting the Garbanzo lift line, unique fall line

Upper Fantastic

Running skier's left of the Olympic Chair, the only mellow terrain in the area not apart of the designated learning area and slow zone

Blackcomb Glacier Road

Only intermediate trail available if you are wishing to ski the Blackcomb Glacier. Provides amazing views and easier access to this amazing area.

Bear Paw

Groomed, long run with a relatively mellow slope gradient for an advanced run

It Happens

Designated learning area and slow zone in the Olympic area

Blue Line

One of the only intermediate and groomed options available in the Glacier zone, this is an easier option to explore at first and take in the sights.

Buzz Cut

Wide open, quiet and enjoyable groomer spanning the top half of the Excelerator zone

Blowdown

Short and relatively tame mogul run.

Saudan Couloir

Very popular tight and steep couloir, also known as the Couloir Extreme.

Honeycomb

Underrated groomer located in the Excelerator zone

Marmot

Connector route from the Roundhouse to the base of the Harmony Express

Ridge Runner

Lengthy and enjoyable groomer in the Crystal zone

Cloud Nine

One of the most scenic and lengthy runs available on either mountain. Hard to beat this cruiser on a sunny day!

Easy Out

Easy groomer and a designated learning area running the length of the Catskinner Chair.

Zig Zag

Cruisy run zig-zagging through the forest

Jersey Cream

Cruisy groomer that winds through the Jersey Cream zone

Ratfink

Longer mogul run beginning from the top of the Emerald Express

Ego Bowl

Mellow terrain leading back to the base of the Emerald Express

Crystal Road

Continuation of the Crystal Traverse flat road that leads to the Glacier Creek base.

Springboard

A fun, long groomer spanning the length of the Solar Coaster Express. This run allows you to pick up lots of speed and rip down the hill!

Village Run

Connector route leading you to Whistler Village

Orange Peel

Groomer running to the left of the upper pitches of the Upper Dave Murray Downhill

Crabapple

More intermediate option for a ski out to skier's plaza

Little Whistler

Very popular mogul run underneath the top pitch of the Harmony Express

Harmony Piste

Long and enjoyable groomer offering great views starting from Pika's Traverse

Papoose

Mellow, uncrowded run good for cruising

Grub Stake

A short cut found off of Green Line, joining back up lower down

Wild Card

Short not overly steep mogul run leading to Franz's

Banana Peel

Longer-length groomer located skier's left of Orange Peel

Panorama

Popular groomer that drops you off at the bottom of the 7th Heaven Express

Left Hook

The gladed section located beside Shale Slope

Big Timber

An unrefined version of Lower Peak to Creek

Shorthorn

Groomer cutting across from Green Line onto Lower Cruiser

Tokum

Fun groomer launching off from the Upper Dave Murray Downhill

Bear Cub

Designated slow zone and learning area beginning off Franz's Chair

7th Avenue

Flat traverse to the bottom of the 7th Heaven Express

Club 21

Well-spaced trees in the lower glades

Expressway

Flat road linking Midstation with the Garbanzo Express

T-bar Bowl

Wind sheltered bowl with a variety of entry points for skier's of different abilities

Old Crow

Quick diversion splitting off to the left of Lower Whiskey Jack and joining back up further below

Shale Slope

A classic Whistler run - whether you encounter powder or moguls!

Raven

Great entry level black diamond run - short, groomed and has a relatively mellow slope gradient