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Riders Guide – Whistler Blackcomb could make a powerful case to be named the finest resort on the continent with a total of 38 lifts and a list of features that would take all winter just to experience. Whistler has 20 of the lifts comprising of 2 high-speed gondolas, 6 high-speed quads, 2 triple chairs, 1 double chair and 9 surface lifts that take you up to over 100 trails where you can snowboard on their longest run of a staggering 38,000 feet which is more than 7 miles atop 150 inches of powder. Their trails are rated 20% for Beginners, 55% for Intermediates, and 25% for Advanced. Blackcomb has the other 18 comprising of 1 high-speed gondola, 7 high-speed quads, 3 triple chairs and 7 surface lifts that take you up to over 100 trails where you can snowboard on Blackcomb's separate longest run of another 7 miles atop 150 inches of powder. Their trails are rated 15% for Beginners, 55% for Intermediates, and 30% for Advanced.
Parks and Pipes - Whistler Blackcomb has more parks than anyone would ever want or even imagine. Habitat Terrain Park, Terrain Garden, Night Moves, and King of the Rail are generally the entry level and younger boarders' terrain parks. For lots of intermediate action, head to the completely gargantuan, Nintendo Terrain Park, which runs 3,480 feet in length with a vertical drop of 1,007 feet and includes table tops, hip jumps, spines, step up jumps, banks, rails, and fun boxes. If you are a consummate expert, you'll want to hit the Highest Level with specs that dreams are made of: 1,720 feet long, with a 485 foot vertical drop! The park features includes the biggest and most technical table tops, spines, rails and jibs imaginable. Then when you're really ready for action you will never forget, it's time to gird up your courage, muster your skills and take on the amazing and world-renowned superpipe: over 450 feet long, with a 17 foot radius, a wall height of 16.5 feet, 64 foot width lip to lip, and a flat bottom 33 feet wide. Whistler Blackcomb's Snow Cross track is the training ground for Olympic athletes so you know it's going to be phenomenal.
Out of Bounds – To just list all the outdoor activities available in the Whistler Blackcomb area would take a very thick book. Suffice it to say that if you can find a winter activity anywhere, you'll find it here, and at world-class level to boot! You owe it to yourself to take the drive down to Vancouver, which is one of the world's most beautiful cities and is repeatedly voted one of the best cities to live in, especially when the rain clouds clear and the brilliant sunshine fills the downtown Stanley Park with golden warmth.
Hangout & Hookup – Garfinkel's is a huge Whistler tradition and worth checking out along with Moe Joe's and Buffalo Bill's. Black's Pub, Brandy's, Monk's, The Cinnamon Bear Bar and The Crystal Lounge, are the best places to enjoy a few drinks. The Under 21 music and dance crowd can choose from Tommy Africa's and Maxx Fish for all night progressive, house, etc.; Yann Solo at Tommy's for Hip Hop; The Dubh Linn Gate for Irish & Celtic; The Savage Beagle for Soul; Spincat at the Fish for Funky; and the Crabshack features local bands.
