Skiing/boarding at Whistler BlackcombWhistler is a short 40 minute drive from Squamish and thus Squamish hotels make an excellent option for those who want to avoid the high accommodation costs often found in Whistler. Many also choose to stay in Squamish for the authentic small town feel or because they want to break up the drive. The Sea to Sky Hotel is happy to host you, and also offers lift ticket packages. With a huge amount of terrain covering two mountains, over 9 metres of annual snowfall, 33 high capacity chairlifts, over 200 trails, thousands of feet of elevation gain, and spectacular coastal mountain scenery, is it any wonder that Whistler/Blackcomb is one of the world’s premier ski destinations?
The terrain covered by the two mountains offers phenomenal quality and variety. Yes, there are steep, hair raising chutes, deep powder runs, panoramic high alpine bowls, long rolling intermediate cruises, and of course ample mild beginner-oriented terrain. Whether you are an experienced, expert skier or fairly new to the sport, you will find enough terrain on Whistler Blackcomb to keep you occupied for days. And of course, Whistler has worked hard to create top-notch snowboard terrain. Both mountains have expertly designed snowboard half-pipes and parks crafted to appeal to riders of all types, whether you are just beginning or you are polishing up and perfecting your technique for Turin. Since beginning as a small mountain with big dreams many decades ago, Whistler has worked hard to build itself into one of the world’s premier year round resort locations. Investing millions of dollars per year in lift capacity and in creating and tailoring terrain, Whistler-Blackcomb has set its sights on offering nothing less than the most authentic snow resort experience possible. Rentals, lessons, and family facilities are all on offer at reasonable prices. Of course, there is more to Whistler than skiing and boarding. A wide variety of other activity providers offer things to do beyond the downhill slide. For a little variety, consider a day of snowmobiling, dog-sledding, Cross-country skiing, a snowcat tour, air tours, snowshoeing, or horse drawn sleigh rides. For the more adventurous, there is Heli skiing/boarding, Bungee jumping, and the educational and adventurous Ziptrek Eco-tours. Of course, at the other end of the scale, Whistler offers great shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
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