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Updated December 2024
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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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Craig
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 28 2024
Visit now. You will be happy with your choice. Great terrain, very friendly vibe and hey, it's Whistler!!
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Lee
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 28 2024
It's one of the best places to do different runs everyday, car to connect the mountains. Lots of choices for different abilities and a lot of stuff going on at the bottom of the mountain
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Steph
beginner snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 28 2024
Ohhhhhh the joys of coming here! Wish it wasnt such a luxury to get to Whistler. Unfortunately the cost is high to do anything in Canada so your money doesnt go as far! However what do you expect with action sports ‍️ 10/10 spot for any team, family holiday! Runs for all different levels.
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Rodrigo
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 27 2024
Skiing in Whistler is incredible by the quality of the resort, the size, and the conditions. The one thing is that the cost to do so has gotten ridiculously expensive throughout the years. Other than that, I'd thoroughly recommend skiing in Whistler.
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Ailsa
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 27 2024
Pros
- Wide variety of runs and vast ski area
- Excellent snow quality
- Good level of slopes for all type of skier
- Fast and good quality chair lifts


Cons
- Expensive
- Canteen style restaurants
- Lack of après ski ambience
- Long queues in the morning to get out of resort (try getting 2 chairlifts up from the bottom instead of gondola)
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Carole
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 27 2024
Great resort for a ski holiday but very expensive all round. Lovely friendly resort for all ages, but expense experience for a beginner.
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Trevor
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 26 2024
Staying in Blackcomb for an extended weekend of skiing is like transporting yourself to a festival of winter with an unbelievable collection of runs, conditions and vistas followed by unending apres, the kind of parties you see in films.
From dawn to dawn and dusk to dusk, there will be something about every moment that will make you want to return to the mountains for another weekend with different conditions, different bands but the same friends.
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Jamie
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 26 2024
Great resort ski instructed there for a season and it was the time of my life. Really good for people to expand there steeps and powder riding with some of the best double blacks in the world. Cons are that it is very busy and there can be lots of queues
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Madeleine
expert snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 26 2024
The amount of terrain on Whistler Blackcomb feels unlimited. During the week, the lines are empty unless you get a proper pow day (15+cm). Weekends are a different question and tend to be very busy. The food and beer is expensive up the mountain, but there's plenty of apres deals you can find down the mountain. Since it's two mountains, you don't ever have to ski the same run and can get your fill of everything from groomers to trees or off piste skiing. I personally think it's more worth it to get an edge card or a seasons pass, the day passes are simply not worth it, and there is no way you'd be able to fully experience the mountain skiing in one day anyway!
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Rohan
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 25 2024
Skied at Whistler throughout the years as I live in Vancouver. The mountain s well as the village are amazing, everyone is kind, there is a fun family side as well as an amazing night life! Would recommend to any skier as there are a vast majority of runs for different types of skiers beginner or advanced.
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Marie
intermediate skier ⛷️
Dec, 25 2024
Whistler is a dream resort. Was fortunate to have fresh powder and sunshine on Dec 23rd. I took my 15 year old son and his friend and we had a blast. We did mostly greens and blues. I wouldve liked to do more but its good to ski with the group and I wanted to slay best to the boys . The lift at the base of whistler can have a long lineup so we got there at opening time. We were on the mountain in about an hour. After the first run, recommend stopping in at Chic Pea for freshly baked common buns which are available at 11 each day. We did the emerald express chair a few tines and then had lunch at the Peak to Peak. Including a cheeky margarita before taking the Gindola across to Blackcomb. It really was the perfect way out. Long beautiful groomed trail, I think it was called Easy Out. Arrive right down in the village ready for apres. Best day. We hope to return soon. The conditions and weather were perfect. . Solo mom day out to remember. The kids loved it.
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Dana
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 25 2024
Great resort, lots of terrain options. Amazing apres ski events and restaurants! Powder is great this time of year, well groomed.
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Steve
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 25 2024
Huge resort. Incredible terrain.. and when the snow is good it's one of the greatest places on earth.. but expensive unless you get a deal.
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Winnie
beginner skier ⛷️
Dec, 25 2024
Skiing in Whistler is a great experience! The mountains are gorgeous and the food is pretty good. Theres also a lot to do besides skiing (gondola, exploring the village, biking and hiking in the summer). Downside is its a really busy and popular ski resort so lines tend to be long for everything (ski lift, food, gear step up, etc)
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Donna
intermediate skier ⛷️
Dec, 25 2024
Awesome resort super pricy now. Great condition up top. Lots of runs for all levels. Ski out can be busy considering downloading
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Hank
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 25 2024
Whistiler Blackcomb has lots of varied terrain and some amazing above alpine skiing when the visibility is good. The biggest issue is the number of people up there on any given weekend or powder day. The lift lines can be quite long from December to March. April and May offer some fantastic spring skiing options though. Lots of great food and apes options in the Village as well. Accommodations can be pricey during peak season, but deals can be found in shoulder season.
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Darren
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 25 2024
Whistler is great for purist skiers, amazing runs and off piste options. The main uplifts are always very busy. However, the resort does not have any charm, it's like being I in a modern day out of town shopping mall and the on slope food options awful.
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Emily
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 25 2024
WB is a truly awesome spot to ski with so many epic options for people at all skill levels. Make the most of the peak chair running when you can. Queues for lifts can be catastrophic, especially on weekends and during holiday periods, so if you can visit off-peak you will have the best time. The village is perfect for apres at the end of the day... can't recommend it enough!
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Jack
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 25 2024
I really enjoyed my trip to Whistler. I would recommend renting a car and driving to the base rather than stay in the village because it was way too expensive. Luckily the drive is beautiful and not too long.

The runs and terrain was impeccable. Great powder the days I was there and the views were also amazing. There are a lot of options from groomed tracks to Backcountry terrain. There is something for everyone but I would say that it is more suited towards advanced skiers.

Overall I would definitely go back again and ski this season. 100% would recommend to visit at least once if you're an avid skier!
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Jan
intermediate skier ⛷️
Dec, 25 2024
Great mountain, cute town with all you need. Lots of runs and efficient lifts. Epic destination. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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