Whistler Blackcomb Reviews & Ratings

The total experience. Best on-mountain terrain for everyone and anyone, great apres and village(s) depending what your looking for. Only 2 hour (beautiful!) drive from one of the best cities in the world: Vancouver. Best vibes.

I have been skiing Whistler Blackcomb for years. It's a magical place where the action never ends. Early tracks are best, due to the volume of people, but once you're up at the top, the vistas and terrain are vast, and you can always find a new place. There are many food and beverage options on the two mountains, and the lifts are fast and modern. The peak to peak gondola is spectacular, linking the two mountains together. There is a wide range of accommodations, but my favourite is Blackcomb Springs because it offers an amazing ski in/ski out location, which is rare on the mountains, and it has an amazing hot tub and heated pool right beside the main run down to the village. There is much to do after apres, as the party is never ending, with vibrant restaurants in the pedestrian only village, to pumping nightclubs and bars into the wee hours. Great shopping and spas await the non-mountain types or just for a day off. You will need it as the the mountain playground is vast, challenging, always changing due to the weather conditions, which change at different elevations. You can be in rain, a snow storm and a sunny mountain top all on the same run. The scandanave spa is a great attraction to rejuvenate a sore body. Prices can run high during peak season.

Stayed at the Westin Whistler. The mountain was in great condition and the staff were friendly. Fast lifts although some of the lines wet longer than desired. Understandable, but unfortunate. Overall it was a great experience and I will come back.

Whistler is a huge mountain with lots of options for new and advanced riders. Great for ski and snowboarding. The nightlife is awesome. It is on the more expensive side but it has everything you need and is always a great time.

One of the best ski resorts ever. A little on the pricy side but worth ever penny. There is something for everyone, even the non skier there's plenty of shops, bars and spas to
enjoy. Can't wait to go back

When the snow is good, its mid week, and its sunny its the best place in North America. Vail, however, has a hard time grooming effectively and opening terrain quickly after a good snow (which, really, is bad given thats the whole point) and their uplift capacity, particularity with the Whistler gondola stopping or not running reliably, creates huge line and unhappy skiers on weekends. Also the mediocre food on the mountain is soooo expensive: we almost always pack a lunch. We have a place a whistler and still choose to spend at least a week skiing in the interior each tear, where fresh lines are avail, you might have to wait a whole minute to get on a chair, and a cinnamon bun is only 4$.

I would say if you are looking to ride for a long time and are exploring as many runs as possible, carrying a lightweight bag with snack bars, water and possibly sandwiches would be ideal choice. Always, have a group of people when riding tree runs or more hidden areas as it will be very crucial to your safety. I would say that do your research before going as this locations is elegant but comes with a cost ($$$$). Always check the weather the night before to see what the conditions are to know if conditions are good and always have fun! Ask locals of good spots as they are welcoming to assist you!

Whistler staff is awesome. Great pattern great runs speed lifts were amazingly quick.
The food is incredible. The black runs are epic.

Whistler has amazing terrain for all levels. I have been skiing there for years and still find new areas.

Best skiing in years. Groomers are perfect not too busy, lifts are quick and well designed. The village is one of the most fun places, for any age. Whistler is a must do.

The best time! I recommend whistler to anyone who skis or snowboards, not to anyone who doesn't! The village overcrowds with non-sport tourists which is one thing I don't love, but otherwise it's the best!

Seriously one of the best places I have ever gone to ski. People are very nice and are fun to be around. The lines in the morning can be long but once everyone is up on the mountain and dispersed, getting more than 12 runs in is quite feasible especially since the runs are longer. Powder is excellent. Depending where you are from the trip to get to whistler is a hike for sure but once you are there you are in this amazing skiing world. Night life could be better but apres ski is more popular.

World class resort for good reason.

Has a little bit of everything you would ever need on a mountain: groomers, mogul fields, steepes, bowls, glades, chutes. The list goes on and on.

Sometimes the lift lines can get out of control but usually are no longer than 15 minutes, from what I have experienced.

Free parking in certain lots and priority carpool parking in lot 7 and 8 until 11AM.

Snowboarders should stay on Blackcomb because of the higher vertical and less traverses. Whistler has some nice runs, but at the expense of unstrapping to walk up small hills or a bit of skating to get where you need to go.

Designated family zone on Whistler Mountain too. And we aren't talking about one tiny hill, it's a LARGE zone where ski patrol enforces the speed limit to make sure you and your children are having fun and safe. Don't be bummed out if you are there riding with your beginner kids, the family zone runs are long in length, and mellow in vertical.

Fantastic mountain(s) but comes at a price!

Such a great experience here. We went during snowboarding world week and had the best apres ski. The walk around the village is beautiful with tons of food and drink options. I am already looking forward to my next trip back!

Amazing place, great accommodation options and so much variety of areas to ski everyday. Nice choice of restaurants and apres.

From the Vancouver Airport to Whistler/Blackcomb ski resort along the sea to sky highway is one of the most stunning drives in the world. Try and land during the day and hope for good weather to capture the picturesque views from the sea to the mountains.
You get the best of both worlds from two epic mountains of any terrain you want depending on the snow. On Whistler a beginner can go up and see the beautiful Harmony Ridge & Peak Chair to see Black Tusk while experts can ski double black chutes, steeps, bowls and moguls. Great for kids with the enchanted forest and the tree fort. A little stop at the outdoor Umbrella bar is a must especially if you to hang with the locals.
Get on the Peak 2 Peak glass bottom gondola for one of most spectacular rides of your life. Popping off that all riders should head left to 7th heaven to enjoy Hughes heaven and cloud nine. If you are an expert and with a guide ask to ski pacalolo and the Sudan to make all your dreams come true.
Its dreamy, get an epic pass otherwise tickets are way too much. Book your hotels early for a better rate. If you are looking for great food on the mountain head to Christines or Steeps with a well booked in advance reso.
Have a great time and book me Tami Bradley through the Ski With An Olympian Program.

Amazing skiing, some of the best I have experienced. The restaurant and village offer something for everyone.

The resort is huge with amazing runs if theyre open. The town is too expensive for employees to live there without sharing 6-10 people in a house.
Unfortunately Vail cares more for profits than their customers and employees. The resort doesnt make snow when conditions are perfect and the slopes need it which means that you cant ski too to bottom in many areas. The hospital is not equipped to deal with bad accidents.
The weekend and holiday lift lines are insane.
The best time to ski is midweek however youll often find that not all lifts are running.
I love the resort for skiing, however Vail has sucked the soul out of skiing there and every other Vail resort Ive visited.
Save your money, go to Europe or Japan and youll have a great time.

Went earl in the season when the queues were non-existent but conditions were still great.
Fresh pow for the first week of December.

Early in the season but still had great conditions meaning no queues and you could just keep going up and down for a full day of skiing.