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Updated November 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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Kevin
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 14 2024
Two mountains to ski in one trip! Whistler has it all. Fantastic ski runs, village life, apres, to spas and pampering. Love every time I visit Whistler and will keep going back year after year. Can be budget friendly to more luxury. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a must stay! The fantastic views of the Rockies, taking the peak to peak gondola or skiing the peak to creak trail, Whistler hits every skiers dream. My favourite run has to be Symphony bowl, especially when fresh powder hits.
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Alex
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 14 2024
Whistler is truly a top-ten ski destination. The terrain parks, grooming, powder and off piste options are each incredible. They also have tons of lifts and places to stay. The peak to peak tram is invigorating and thrilling.
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Pierre-André
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 14 2024
What can you say about Whistler except is the best around Vancouver. On and off piste paradise, you can touring the backcountry too. Very expensive though
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Adam
intermediate skier ⛷️
Nov, 14 2024
Huge resort but very busy towards the base and first few lifts. Great pockets of powder all over and good village for the evening. Nice range of accommodation options
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Robert
expert skier ⛷️
May, 1 2024
Coming from Australia everything in whistler was absolutely amazing to ski on. Was incredible to ski proper deep powder and not snow that was either ice or slush for most of my trip. It was quite expensive in areas but I was on holiday so it was alright. Did notice queues in the morning at the gondolas but once I was on the mountain I figured out areas without crowds and managed to get a lot of laps in from this. Overall the skiing was amazing, I loved the food on offer as well and apres ski seemed pretty good but did not vibe with the Canadian apres culture too much, also felt a lot of influencers were there and not true skiers who shred the slopes hard all day and smash back some beers afterwards.
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Gabriel
expert skier ⛷️
May, 1 2024
Whistler blackcomb is the life beautifull resort beautifull ski area and bigger ski area thé condition of snow is excelent and its the best destination in Canada
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Andy
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 30 2024
Very poor ski conditions this year, probably spoiled my experience. Disappointed in grooming of main runs, compared to Europe.
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Craig
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 30 2024
Love Whistler Blackcomb. The resort has done a good job of developing the different areas of the mountain. There is a zone for everyone. High Alpine Couloir, check, Tree Skiing, check, family friendly areas and slow zones, check. Resort has a lage lift network but it can still get clogged during periods of high occupancy. The base area is well developed with an array of hotels, restaurants and bars. The apres scene is fantastic. Whistler Blackcomb is expensive! If you plan in advance you can get a good price on a day pass but these are a non refundable product.
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Kyke
expert snowboarder 🏂
Apr, 30 2024
First chair go early and prepare to wait in lines for long time hours on end sometimes but allways worth the wait
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Sam
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 30 2024
Great resort but super overcrowded on pow days. Runs aren't groomed enough which means all the Jerry's go to the same places and cause congestion.

Lifts constantly stop and breakdown despite being described as world class. Whistler Gondola and red Chari stop every time you use them without fail. Great backcountry access!
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Stephanie
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 30 2024
Whistler Blackcomb is very expensive but it has exceptional slopes. Intermediate and advanced terrain is the best, beginner terrain is mostly traverses between lifts. You can usually find some decent snow somewhere due to the size. Lift lines are terrible when conditions are good. Go on a Wednesday for the quietest days.
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Tiare
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 29 2024
I can easily say Whistler provides one of the best experiences in Canada, from size and diversity. You can find pretty much any type of terrain. Cant recommend enough
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Conor
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 29 2024
Although a fantastic resort with plenty runs and lots to do off the hills I feel the price of the ski pass is way too high. For the same price as 1 day you can get a 3/4 day pass at major European resorts
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Scott
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 29 2024
Big resort with a lot of options for riders. Massive lift lines and crowded terrain at times, but the lifts are quite efficient and the runs are long. Definitely doesn't have the ski bum energy I prefer, but it's still a great resort.
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Chip
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 29 2024
Great Resort allroud amazing skiing, but very expensive, especially f you compare to European resorts.
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William
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 28 2024
Incredible resort with massive variety of options due to huge skiable area. Mountain is run very well by friendly staff. Lovely village as well with plenty of options for food and accommodation with varying levels of cost.
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Joe
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 26 2024
Great range of terrain! And amazing off piste access for powder. Make sure to wake up early to beat the queues though! Does get tracked out fairly quickly however. Really need to know where to go if you wanna find powder. Town Vibe is awesome though with some cool bars for après. Not the same après ski vibe as Europe though way more chill.
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Brian tutty
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 25 2024
Whistler Blackcomb has the most alpine and subalpine terrain in North America which provides a skier with an exploration adventure that can take weeks to ski it all. The weather is coastal so you can be in variable conditions near the valley and a deep winter blizzard in the alpine. Spring skiing is spectacular and runs until May 20 2024 this season. If you don't ski or board, there is lots to do and see in Whistler and along the sea to ski corridor to Vancouver.
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Matthew
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 22 2024
I had a great time at whistler blackcomb, timed the trip perfectly with many great powder days. However the resort was let down by how expensive everything was compared to skiing in Europe (which Im more used to)
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Tom grainger
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 22 2024
I instructed at this mountain for two seasons , great conditions year one slightly poor El Niño contains for the second. Lots of terrain to indulge in , from beginners to advanced , whistler mountain easier greens n blues with tencnical alpine black was mainly just alpine for how good it was
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