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Updated January 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.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

  • 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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Kiara
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 7 2025
Beautiful mountains and beautiful town. Very expensive but worth it go st least once. So many different runs you can do.
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Hannah
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 7 2025
Amazing long runs, great for powder and off piste/tree runs, but very busy causing long queues at lifts and busy slopes. Good apres ski too, but given the high demand, accommodation is somewhat limited and expensive.
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Kajsa
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 7 2025
Great Resort for a group with different levels of experience with lots of choices of runs and slopes. Small village with proximity to everything including the gondolas.
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Matthew
expert snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 6 2025
I really enjoy whistler blackcomb but not for the reasons most people travel here for as i grew up in whistler and have spent the majority of my life on these slopes. The facilities are world class no doubt and there are massive areas to explore but Im here to ride and enjoy time with friends and family and if it werent for those people I wouldnt be here as the price i feel isnt warranted especially for a short vacation. The runs are crowded powder is tracked out by 10 every day after a good snowfall unless youre very experienced in finding the hidden gems that only local experience brings. That being said there is a massive area to explore and it is a world class place but Iam looking forward to finding new vistas at different resorts
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Ed
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Jan, 5 2025
Great report, but gets very busy with fresh snow fall as the locals all bunk off work! So do the kids. In fact everyone from anywhere close will be there so be sure to get to the lift we'll before it opens or risk waiting even longer after...
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Gabrielle
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 5 2025
We recently visited Whistler over the xmas holidays. We waited till the last minute to book to make sure snow was going to be good - it did not dissappoint. The xmas holidays are a busy time so we knew the lift lines would be busy, but once you were higher up on the mountains lines and crowds were not an issue. There are always spots to ski/snowboard where you can find untracked fresh as the resort is so big. Know your terrain though or it could be a long walk out of a flat spot in tonnes of snow.
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Tom
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 5 2025
Banging resort, was super fun great people and great food, and amazing apres ski scene, came here for 2 weeks and didnt want to leave
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Yacine.dottridge@gmail.com
expert snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 5 2025
The foremost ski resort destination in Canada - has everything you could want and more. The village provides lots of ski in/out accommodations, and lots more available a short walk/ride away. There are 2 resort villages, depending on your vibe, each with lots of food, drink options, but only one with proper club/party options. Endless terrain, incredible snow, back-country glades, world-class parks and features. Good variety of runs for beginners to experts, plus tons of back country terrain accessible by heli/snowmobile for the real adventurers.
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Sara
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 5 2025
Very busy lines, traffic coming off mountain too so leave before 2pm if you want to avoid sitting it stop and go traffic. Very big resort tho lots of runs so plenty to choose from. Quite expensive though.
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Andrew
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 5 2025
Ive been riding Whistler for 30 years and have seen it change and progress. There is SO MUCH terrain, the village is great with loads of places to eat. A good variety of places to stay.

It would be great if there was any section of the mountain open for night skiing
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christine
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 5 2025
I had a trip up there recently, it was my first time visiting Whistler! I was quite impressed by the village, the slopes were absolutely massive and amazing. Great restaurants up there and service was well done. Overall would recommend for a west coast vibe
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Christopher
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 4 2025
I have skied six mountains so far this season and Whistler has had by far the best snow. There are plenty of areas where there are fewer beginners that allow you to really have fun. Some good powder areas that are not too full of trees and allow you to explore the backcountry. Plenty of options for restaurants on the mountain. They even had a DJ at one of the restaurant areas on an outdoor patio. I didnt do them, but there are some nice double black diamonds. Not a lot of cheap place for accommodations that are relatively easily drive from Vancouver or Squamish. Lots of free parking I recommend Creekside as its covered and easy to get to the sloops although you have to take the gondola to get to Blackcomb
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Kristen
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 4 2025
Whistler is our Sunday home. My kid enjoys ski school one of the only full-day, full-day programs around. And I love skiing the resort, as well as using it to access the backcountry. Endless treasure hunt for powder zones and terrific spots to stop for a drink or a bite.
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Kirsten
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Jan, 3 2025
I have spent over 6 months in whistler and here is what I would say, if visiting in peak times lift queues can be extremely long however in quieter times the resort of easily navigable and so much fun for beginners and high standard skiers due to the huge availability of terrain including back bowls, the ski parks dont fully open until later in the season however they are perfect for park rats. The nightlife is unmatched to any other skii resort and I would recommend going to Merlins when the live music is on!
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Vanessa
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇺🇸 United States
Jan, 3 2025
Whistler was a great mountain. I went for a week with 15 friends. We went within the first two weeks of January and it was empty, which is great if you think about crowds and lines, however the bar vibes werent to our expectations until the weekend hit. The mountain was beautiful, groomed runs, as well as fresh powder, fun tree runs, and the one park we came across was fun too. Overall it was a great mountain, good for a big group like us, but I can also imagine doing runs with one or two friends and still having a blast. The views are great, the runs were fun, but I will advise that the second week of January had an arctic blast, it was -14 on our third day out there and that was last January. We just heard that its happening again around this time. It was freezing but we still had fun, so just keep that in mind when booking!
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Ryan
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Jan, 3 2025
Top notch grooming and ski patrol.
Hospitality done right
Organised que lines
Efficient gondolas and lifts.
Good on mountain amenities food and drink.
A bit of something for everyone
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Lucy
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 3 2025
Long lift lines and high traffic on slopes during peak times. Many runs marked as groomed were not. However the ski area is really large with different areas/terrain to explore!
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Jordan
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 3 2025
Incredible terrain but way too expensive and expect to stand in line.... For everything. Coast conditions - usually quite wet but awesome tree runs if you know where to go.
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Saffron
beginner skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Jan, 3 2025
Best ski resort Ive ever been to! Highly recommend. Only thing I will say is the green slopes or pretty steep compared to europes but great to learn on
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Rich
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Jan, 2 2025
Whistler offers an incredible experience, both on and off the mountains. They offer terrain options for every level of skier. A must visit at least once.
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