NAME OF RESORT : Whistler

LOCATION : Vancouver, Canada

Amidst the towering coastal mountains of British Columbia, lies one of the world's most exciting ski resorts.  Designed by skiers for skiers.  Whistler and neighbouring Blackcomb Mountain combine to form the largest ski area in North America.  A relaxed, West Coast style pervaades throughout the resort, with an emphasis on fun.

RESORT AIRPORT : Vancouver

TRANSFER TIME : about 3 hours from airport

SKIABLE AREA : -

TYPES OF RUN : -

VERTICAL DROPS :
1,069 m

BASE ELEVATION : 675m

NO. OF SKI LIFTS : 28

NIGHT SKI : -

NURSERY SLOPES : 42

LONGEST RUN : 11 km

HIGHEST LIFTED POINT : -

CROSS COUNTRY TRAIL : 15 km

LIFT HOURS : -

SNOWMAKING : -

AVERAGE SNOWFALL : -

BEGINNERS :
Whistler is an ideal choice for the first time skier.  The standard of instruction is extremely high and beginners will soon find themselves negotiating the many gentle, scenic runs.

ADVANCED :
There are numerous challenging moguls, chutes and couloirs waiting to be discovered, plus an endlesss supply of off-piste and powder skiing.

INTERMEDIATES :
There are over 200 kms of marked runs combining the slopes of Blackcomb and Whistler.   With beautiful, long cruising runs, plus spectacular scenery, intermediates will be spoilt for choice.

SNOWBOARDING :
One of the world's best snowboard park and half-pipe.