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Updated February 2025
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How Skiers Rate Whistler Blackcomb

Overall Rating
4.28
Value for Money
3.31
Quiet Slopes
3.40
Après-Ski
4.26
Accommodation Options
4.24
Family Friendliness
4.41
Groomed Runs
4.38
Powder Zones
4.32
Tree Runs
4.44
Mogul Fields
3.86
Off-Piste
4.46
Snow Parks
4.18
Lift Efficiency
4.04
Eating Out
4.33
Ski School Quality
4.42
Beginners
4.15
Intermediates
4.34
Advanced
4.28
Experts
4.26
Snowboarders
4.29

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What Skiers Say About Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler Blackcomb attracts skiers and snowboarders across all ability levels, from beginners to experts. Reviewers consistently praise the massive skiable terrain across two mountains, the variety of runs including off-piste and tree skiing, and the efficient lift system connecting Whistler and Blackcomb via the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Snow conditions are frequently mentioned as variable, with several users noting rain at lower elevations, icy patches, and inconsistent coverage depending on the season. The resort is repeatedly described as expensive, with high costs for lift tickets, accommodation, food, and dining both on and off the mountain. Lift queues, particularly on weekends and peak times, are a common complaint, with waits of 20-40 minutes reported at busy periods.

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  • massive terrain variety
  • off-piste opportunities
  • tree runs
  • lift efficiency
  • après-ski options
  • mountain views
  • high costs
  • lift queues
  • variable snow conditions
  • expensive food
  • weekend crowds
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Alan
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 3 2025
Stayed in a condo on the hill with 2 other couples. Very good ski out location and above average accommodations.Went in mid February and snow conditions were fantastic.Apres ski at bottom of the hill was top notch with friendly folks and great service.Family friendly and runs were best suited for intermediate to advanced skiers.
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Gzo
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 3 2025
It would take a lifetime to explore all these mountains have to offer! No powder, grooming top notch! Time your lifts and you have minimal wait time, meet a local and your day will leave you exhausted!
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Loriana
beginner skier ⛷️
Feb, 2 2025
Nice ski resort in Canada, with super friendly staff, safe and clean.Lift tickets are over priced so you better get your day passes in advanced.
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Sharon
intermediate skier ⛷️
Feb, 2 2025
Powder was amazing. Loved the village And the restaurants. Hotels were incredible too and a lot of them. People were friendly and from all over the world
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David
intermediate skier ⛷️
Feb, 1 2025
Whistler hadnt had snow for at least 10 days so the slopes were much icier than normally the case. Nevertheless, the crews worked hard to keep them in good shape. Its hard to complain when all three days were bluebird.
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Ted
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 1 2025
Head to Scandinavian spa after your day on the hill or straight to Merlins for their supper crazie apres
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Owen
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 1 2025
Blackcomb has exceptional fall-line skiing. One can always find good lines in the Whistler back-bowls, and the back side runs off of Sapnkys Ladder can be breathtaking after a fresh snowfall. Lots of terrain to be explored for those in search of adventure.
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John
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 1 2025
Huge resort, big vertical, lots of lift capacity including peak to peak. All price ranges of accommodation, killer night life. Side and back country terrain galore. Expensive but awesome!
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C
expert snowboarder 🏂
Feb, 1 2025
Excellent terrain but overpriced and crowded from start to finish, including the drive and parking.
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Keith
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 1 2025
massive resort. not a great resort for beginners but for blue trail skiers and above it has something for everyone the off piste, freeride options are endless.
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Kari
beginner skier ⛷️
Feb, 1 2025
Whistler & Blackcomb are great ski mountains & they have an entire village with great shops & restaurants. Its a great place for a family vacation or a group of friends.
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Chris
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 30 2025
Expensive but worth it. Accommodations are probably the thing that's going to eat into your budget the most - the only budget hotels in the area are the Pangea Pod Hotel and the hostel. The hostel is great but really far out from the slopes, you need to take a city bus in which can be annoying in your gear. Plus everyone else is hauling their gear too. The pod hotel is right in the village but you also only have a bed and that's it. Personally I prefer the pod hotel for the proximity.Skiing is out of this world. Both peaks have different feels. My preference is Blackcomb but there's so much to do on both, both on and off piste. My fav run is Peak to Creek on Whistler cause it's a really meditative easy run that really goes straight from the top to bottom. Took me about 30 mins. However DON'T take it unless it's recently snowed, it's never groomed so tends to ice really easily. And there's no way off, so if it's ice then you just gotta take the ice the whole way down.
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Nana
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 30 2025
Whistler/Blackcomb is one of the most fun ski/snowboard trips Ive ever experienced!Went late season 24 and it was an absolute blast!!!The snow was fantastic with tons of powder! The resorts are mostly all right at or around base camp area, the restaurants and people all fantastic, and the après ski at Longhorns is THE MOST FUN!Do yourself a favor and book the trip!
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Laura
expert snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 30 2025
Whistler is a great ski town with lots of amenities but it is far too expensive! The on mountain food has gotten better but it still way too expensive for what you get. Once Vail took over it has gone downhill! This year there are way less hotel bookings which has been good for out of towners. The day pass costs are exponential and not worth it being a mountain that closes before dusk. Overall the vastness of both mountains is great and if you go with a local you can get to the off piste areas that arent on the maps! Ive been riding Whistler/Blackcomb for 37 years. Its my local mountain, but there are definitely better and more affordable hills out there!
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Samantha
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2025
I LOVE WHISTLER!!!!!! Even though it's super expensive, the terrain and village are worth every penny. I could get lost on this mountain for days. It has something for everyone, although the more family and beginner friendly runs are much much busier. My favorite chairs are Symphony, Harmony and 7th heaven. They always have some untouched pow on good days and the best tree runs! And nothing beats an apres at Longhorns if you beat the lines.
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Karley
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 27 2025
Im an Ontario snowboarder and went out west for the first time so of course I had to go to Whistler! My first time snowboarding on an actual mountain (as opposed to Ontario ski hills) and it was incredible. There were so many runs to do and lots of blue and green runs that were great for someone like me who has never been on a mountain. The peak to peak gondola was absolutely amazing and I cant wait to go back some day! Talked to so many people on the lifts and in the village and everyone was so nice and welcoming. Lift tickets are definitely expensive but its understandable since you get access to two huge mountains with so many runs.
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Emily
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 27 2025
Great ski resort for advanced skiers. When it dumps, the lineups are huge but there is so much terraine to enjoy.
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Stephanie Harris
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 26 2025
It was my first time out to BC but have done lots of skiing in Switzerland. Whistler blew my mind! The skiing was fantastic and the energy was unforgettable! I am so happy my friends and I decided to travel there. I would recommend even if you arent skiing or snowboarding to visit and try the viewpoints up the gondola. I did that on my first day for lunch and the views and pictures I got for my social media got a lot of attention and people loved them. I totally recommend checking out the bobsledding too if your into extreme sports or experiences.
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James
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 26 2025
Awesome time, well maintained pistes and lifts, accommodation was excellent and close to the slopes. Did a load of the free guided expeditions which were amazing and like nothing Ive done before at a ski resort. Think theyve suspended them since Covid but hope they bring them back!
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Isabel
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 26 2025
Really lovely resort, lots of options for drinks and food in town. No apres on the mountain similar to Europe. Lift times are limited with some chair lifts closing at 2pm. Difficulty navigating runs due to limited sign posting. Black runs mostly ungroomed.
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