The Skiers' Guide to Whistler Blackcomb

First time snowboarding in Canada. Found the resort to be super well organised and stayed in a village location just minutes walk from the Whistler Gondola. Good amenities in general, shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants. Well connected via bus station and seemed to be large car parks with lift connections.

Great ski area, well signposted routes, free guiding sessions every day, good facilities on the mountain. Don't miss a trip to Crystal Hut for waffles.

Snow has not been good this year but the resort has still managed to provide above and beyond given what they are working with

Whistler Blackcomb is absolutely incredible. The terrain is massive, the views are unreal, and the Peak 2 Peak Gondola is a must-do. Great runs for all levels and a fun village vibe after a day on the mountain. Totally worth the trip.

Skiing at Whistler Blackcomb is unreal. The sheer size of the mountain means there’s something for everyone. long, scenic cruisers, steep bowls, playful trees, and challenging alpine terrain. The lift system is efficient, the views are jaw-dropping, and the snow quality is often excellent. Add in a lively village with great food and après, and it’s easy to see why Whistler Blackcomb is considered one of the best ski resorts in the world.

Super fun time lots of good apres but also very expensive and busy! When we went in December there wasn’t too much snow but I’ve been other times and it’s been amazing

Resort had a large area filled with restaurants, there was a decent amount of things to do while my boyfriend was snowboarding and I was resting (since he’s much better than me). It is a bit expensive, but I would go again!

It was amazing trip, great run. Great condition . I will be careful as the weather is very unpredictable when booking later in the season

Whistler blackcomb offers everything. This mt is so big offering wide runs or tight trees do dip into or maybe your looking for more adrenaline rush with the steep bowls or even some backcountry or helly riding.

Such a great experience at Whistler the atmosphere is really unmatched. Choice for Apres seems endless, especially good vibes at longhorns and Merlin’s. The terrain is overwhelmingly large you could live here and never ski it all!

Very good. Lots of skiable terrain and can ski both mountains on the same pass. All types of skiing available top to bottom

Amazing hill. Conditions far from prime due to warm weather and rain on the West Coast. Stay in the alpine to avoid sticky conditions. V

Whistler is like Disneyland for skiers. It was a surreal and unforgettable week in the mountains. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Only downside is accommodation costs! (Also slightly limited vegan options...)

I've visited whistler several times over the past 10 years. Good customer service. Lots of terrain for the whole family. The snow is heavy and wet. It it doesn't snow for a few days turns icy. recommend being two pairs of skies.

Beautiful town, great choice of restaurants and bars. Loved the peak to peak gondola and the umbrella bar at the top of the Whistler gondola. Snow conditions weren’t great when we were there but it’s a huge mountain so lots of terrain options and still had a great day of skiing.

The resort isn't paying staff enough to live there, so a couple restaurants were closed entirely due to lack of staff.

They must have been on a skeleton crew for grooming too because half of Blackcomb was covered in moguls my entire visit which was disappointing. Still managed to find lots to do, lots to ski, lots to eat and drink. Even when it's at the lowest I've ever seen this resort, it still feels like home.

Whistler & Blackcomb are amazing mountains in a beautiful resort, however it's very busy & expensive. I'd hold off until the Gondola replacement has been completed.

Since my first ski at Whistler in 2022, i have loved going there every year since. The 5-day edge card is the best option to enjoy the resort as the season pass or 1 day pass is quite expensive. Please bring your own lunch if you dont want to eat unhealthy, expensive, meager portions in the restaurants. The slopes are wonderful so do have an early start as some lifts tend to have a wait time of 30mins or so.

Lift tickets have increased substantially and crowding and waits at lift have also increased. Starting to get to point that better to go elsewhere, I live in Vancouver and while not only spot, basically learned to ski at Whistler (before Blackcomb was a ski hill).

Huge resort. Just very expensive for lift passes and accommodation at peak times. Avoid weekends as there are a lot of local visitors. Weekdays are much quieter.

Big resort. So much variety to ski. Big alpine with lots of steeps and off piste. This was a low snow year, so my ratings for powder and off piece were low. But you could see how it would be awesome in a normal year. Definitely the premier resort in North America.