Riders Guide - Whistler is one of the most beautiful locations in all of North America and one of the best ski resorts in the entire world. Maybe TransWorld Snowboard Magazine said it best, “Record snowfall, raucous nightlife, the largest snowboard competition on the planet, and arguably the best lift-accessed backcountry in the world,” the sheer immensity and diversity found at Whistler Blackcomb will leave even the most seasoned rider speechless. There are over 8,000 acres of land, more than 200 trails, and over 35 lifts. The longest trails on each mountain are more than 7 miles long and the mountains boast more than a mile of vertical.
Parks and Pipes - Whistler Blackcomb has several terrain parks including the Highest Level terrain park, Nintendo Terrain parks, Habitat Terrain parks, Terrain Garden and others, which house more than 40 large and medium sized features, including 70+ foot tables, and an epic quarterpipe. These terrain parks provide over 80 acres of riding paradise, and 100+ incredible jumps, jibs, and rails for snowboarders and freestyle skiers. The Highest Level terrain park is one of the most extreme parks in the Northern Hemisphere, in fact, only the most advanced riders are even granted access to the park and you are required to sign a waiver before embarking on some of the most hardcore jumps and rails in the world.
Out of Bounds - There is plenty of different activities in and around the region. Snowmobiling is huge at Whistler Blackcomb, with numerous different tours and trails to explore. There is also snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowcatting, sleigh rides and an awesome gondola ride between the two mountain peaks. There is also a tube park on Blackcomb which is a perfect way to get off your feet while still racing down the mountain.
Hangout & Hookup - There are plenty of options at Whistler’s five villages for food, drinks, fun, and lodging. The bases of the two mountains host the perfect après-ski environments, visit Merlin’s, Garibaldi Lift Co, and Dusty’s for some of the most raucous nightlife in the region. The most popular restaurants in the area are Araxi Restaurant and Bearfoot Bistro, both in Whistler Village. Monk’s Grill in the Upper Village is also one of the best on the mountain, reservations are recommended to ensure a table at one of these wildly popular restaurants.
The Deal - Traveling to the Whistler and Blackcomb area is pretty easy, BC-99 practically runs into the resort. By plane Vancouver International Airport is two hours away and Seattle-Tacoma International is a five hour drive from the resort.
