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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.

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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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Glenn
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 4 2024
Best ski resort in North America. Love the variety and extensive terrain. Great snow conditions and love the extreme skiing. Love the atmosphere and chill
Vibes. Apres ski is awesome.
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Robin
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇫🇷 France
Dec, 4 2024
Blackcomb Whistler is a good ski resort with slopes for all ski levels. The viens are nice, and the facilities are well-maintained although the lifts are a bit slow. Its a solid choice for skiing and spending time in the mountains.
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Marvin
expert skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 3 2024
Kicking off the ski season at Whistler Blackcomb was an absolute treat! The powder on opening day was fantastic, with a solid snow base already setting the stage for an incredible season ahead. The terrain was in great shape, offering everything from smooth groomers to fluffy off-piste runs.

While the food can be on the pricey side, the overall experience more than makes up for it. A must-do is grabbing a beer at the Umbrella Barits the perfect spot to soak in the breathtaking views and unwind after an amazing day on the slopes.

If this is the start of the season, I cant wait to see whats next! Highly recommended for anyone looking to make the most of winter.
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Jesse
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 3 2024
Long lines and overcrowded ski runs On a powder day! average Snow, expensive rent and Hotels! The nightlife in the village would be up there with some of the better ones in Canada
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Ollie
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 3 2024
Whistler is amazing for a number of reasons, firstly the mountain range is fantastic and accessible for all levels. The backcountry/tree skiing/off piste is second to none and there are runs curated for all types of skiers. My favourite run at the moment is Ross Gold - bomb down it and youll catch some wicked air!
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Brendan
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 2 2024
Whistler Blackcomb, nestled in British Columbia, Canada, is a world-renowned ski resort that lives up to its reputation. Boasting over 8,000 acres of skiable terrain across two interconnected mountains, it offers an unmatched variety of runs for all skill levels, from beginner-friendly green trails to extreme alpine bowls and glades.

The modern lift system, including the iconic Peak 2 Peak Gondola, ensures seamless access to diverse terrains and stunning views. The vibrant base village is packed with excellent dining, shopping, and après-ski options, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

While it can get busy during peak times, the resorts size helps distribute the crowds. Snow conditions are generally reliable, although occasional rain at lower elevations can be a drawback.

Overall, Whistler Blackcomb is a premier destination, perfect for skiers and snowboarders seeking variety, luxury, and adventure in a breathtaking setting.
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William
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 2 2024
Such a good resort, best food you will find near the slopes, runs are perfect and off piest too. Best terrain park I have been too outside of America. One thing is it is expensive and acom may be hard to find close to season start
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Mark
expert skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 1 2024
Good for all types of skiers and lots of fun parks for jumps for all abilities and night life makes it an all round lovely experience
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Norm
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇨🇦 Canada
Dec, 1 2024
Whistler has the best selection of terrains that can suit any skiers ability, and as far as apres skiing goes, the possibilities are endless. Great place for families or groups of friends. 8100 acres of skiing..what else can you say?
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Michael
expert skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Nov, 29 2024
Great resort packed with incredible terrain, just sooo busy in the season and very expensive if you are going without a season pass. All in all incredible place to ski
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Sam
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇨🇦 Canada
Nov, 28 2024
Whistler is a great resort for all levels of ability. It offers easy but fun greens and blues for those who aim to learn and improve their skiing/snowboarding up to extreme terrain and backcountry skiing for advanced riders chasing powder. The cost is very high. If youre not coming for a season, a day ticket to ride the mountain will cost ~$300. All the on mountain restaurants are also quite pricey.
Its a great town with a buzzing energy and I would recommend.
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Sean
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 27 2024
Impossible to knock marks from this resort in any category. Whistler has to be one of the best ski resorts in the world ! Huge amount of terrain and always has great conditions.
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Shane
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 24 2024
Whistler Blackcomb is a fantastic resort for all levels of riders, skis or snowboards. The vast amount of terrain can be navigated easily. Staff are great. Slopes are well cared for. Located in the lower mountains of BC it offers amazing views over the sounding valleys making for a fantastic experience for any level of rider or nonrider. I do wish it stayed open a little later but I understand the safety reasons for closing early to clear the mountain before dark. Whistler has everything you can wish for in a ski resort, family designated slopes, parks for any skill level, tree runs, wide open areas, off piste, it truly has it all for all levels of riders. But this all comes at a high cost. Definitely worth the trip but day passes could be cheaper.
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Anthony
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 23 2024
Amazing place to visit . Mind blowing how long and wide each ski run is .. recommend to everyone . Food is amazing and the bars after a long day on the slopes really do go all out with the party ..
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Jeremy
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 22 2024
On my second year of boycotting whistler after seeing single day tickets go $300 plus. They offload all the risk of operating a ski resort onto their customers by only offering decent pricing before there's snow on the mountain and then cut off sales of edge cards once theres snow. The mountain itself is good, the crowds are insane and the lineups at lifts are long. Just go to revy.
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Jamie
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 22 2024
Great resort best time to go is after January to make sure full access to all trails and parks. Great food and great snow. If I had the money would go here over Europe everytime!
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Frederick
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 21 2024
Whistler Blackcomb is just a fantastic resort. You can spend a week here without skiing the same thing twice whether you're an advanced or intermediate rider. There so much terrain and ski lift that even on busy days you can generally find somewhere quiet. The resort also gives access to a lot of backcountry and slack country terrain for those more adventurous. Bring your skins and you'll be able to acces some breathtaking runs like DOA on Blackcomb mountain.
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Peyton
expert snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 20 2024
Whistler Blackcomb is one of the best resorts in Canada. Spent the majority of my time on the blackcomb side as its far less crowded, and found there was better backcountry, untouched powder and tree runs then whistler. As to be expected in a ski town like this, nothing was overly cheap. Beer was expensive and so was dinners. If youre trying to be cost effective, there is a dominos within the whistler village thats always cheap, good, and loads of calories to keep you running while burning it all off. Overall a great time. The trip can be as inexpensive, or expensive as you wish depending on your spending habits and how much youre willing to spend. I stayed on the cheap side and really had a great time. Would recommend.
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Pablo
expert snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 20 2024
Every year I travel from Toronto at least 3 weeks to spend in Whistler. Wake up early from Squamish and hit the road to Whistler. At 4 we do our last run from the peak all the way to the base where we hit the LongHorn salon to go to some of the best Apre that I have done and the best wings in the village. Love Whistler and is one of the main reasons why Im moving to Vancouver in March
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Conor
intermediate skier ⛷️
Nov, 20 2024
The lack of snowfall that season wasnt ideal however the runs themselves were exciting well designed and never too busy, lift times were never too bad. Unfortunately no night skiing so the days end at around 3:30pm. The prices are astronomical as well being over $300 for a day pass which really impacted my visit
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