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Updated April 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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Mae
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 21 2024
Whistler is an amazing resort for certain skiers. For beginner skiers or holiday makers, the resort is far too busy and expensive, and the ski school is not of high enough standards. However, the snowfall and and the terrain make whistlers advanced and expert riding some of the best in the world. There are very few places with such extreme skiing in bounds. The party scene detracts from the actual skiing. Its more common to find people that will stay up and drink then ski 2 runs the next day than to find real riders
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Max
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Apr, 20 2024
The resort is great and offers a lot of great runs and off piste skiing but the prices of the hotels and food around the resort are very expensive. Also its often very full and it can take a while to even get onto the mountain.
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James
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 19 2024
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Emily
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 19 2024
The size of the resort means the quality of skiing available is good for all levels. The town its self has a great atmosphere with lots going on. Very family friendly or great for large groups of friends. Overall Whistler is an all round fantastic resort. I would recommend visiting.
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Carole
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 19 2024
Not a beginners resort but once you have a bit of experience it is great. Staff want you to have a great time on their mountain.
Loads of varied runs . Great volunteers on each mountain to help you each morning.
Fresh tracks is worth the line up but start early .
It is expensive though and the food quality has gone down since Vale took over .
Food in the village is varied and great quality. Would be hard not to find something you like.
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Richarf
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 17 2024
Travelled to multiple resorts over the years and come back time after time to Whistler. Unless you are after intense apres. It beats every where else on all accounts. Kids have loved the ski school over the years and the mountain and resort are top notch.
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Henry
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 17 2024
The more time you spend at Whistler Blackcomb, the more youll love the resort and what it has to offer. The town has a great vibe, with plenty of different food options at varying prices. The skiing terrain is excellent for both beginner/intermediates, and those looking for more challenging terrain, with steeps, chutes and trees galore on both mountains.
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Marta
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 17 2024
Where to start. Lift pass and ski hire is VERY EXPENSIVE. I actually bought skis and ski carriage for less that price of hiring!

Hotels are expensive to eat at. So every evening it's a scrum to get somewhere to eat. Booking is a must at weekends due to all the weekenders travelling up.

If you want a varied diet, don't expect it... I was craving veg/salad within a few days.

There's a couple of monster cafeteria/shopping malls on the slips.... no huts. Need a loo and you've got to make your way back across the mountains.

All in all its a no from me
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Tia
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 16 2024
Whistler Blackcombe is a great resort. Its infrastructure can let it down, especially on busy powder days.
You are taught a different level of mountain respect when out here, so much so that they only have two restaurants that are only allowed to serve alcohol within the premises.
If your used to European resorts for the après on the mountains, this doesnt exist, youll probably have to download and hit the bar in the main town for your looking for that type of afternoon.
If your a powder chaser, and you have fat skis at the ready then this is a dreamy place to be, youll always come across fresh snow because the sheer scale of the mountains means everyone gets their own place, and if you see a red bull helmet, my advice would be to follow!!
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Alex
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 16 2024
Whistler Blackcomb is a wonderful resort with incredible terrain. However, the resort is run awfully by Vail. The main problem is that the ski resort is run purely to make profit and so prices are ridiculously high even when the quality of skiing is low. The workers at WB are underpaid and spend most of their earnings on extortionate poor quality housing under robust contracts due to the lack of staff housing. Staff at WB have had all their staff perks slashed at the end of the season despite working hard all Winter. It is a magical place to ski but it cannot go without saying that WB has considerable issues to work out.
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Amy
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 16 2024
Ski school was great; requested the same instructor for all three days I was there and he was very knowledgeable and encouraging.

Whistler Blackcomb is very expensive for what it is, though - lift passes, food and accommodation. Apres ski is ok, its based at the bottom of the mountain, which I personally prefer.

Definitely get a ski school instructor in order to skip the lift queues! Otherwise they can be unbearable.
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Freddie
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 16 2024
The perfect resort for any ability. There are runs for everyone including some amazing freeride zones and powder runs
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Julien
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 14 2024
Truly one of the best places I have ever skied. Some truly breathtaking free riding and knarly double blacks to test even the most competent skiers. All sorts of mountain activities catered for.

Amazing après ski, some serious fine dining to be had too.

Not a cheap resort but you can certainly get your money's worth from this paradise resort.
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Sam
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 13 2024
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Jan
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 13 2024
Tooo much people

Its awesome hill, but Vancouver is too close and many people are going there. Even in working days.
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Erik
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 12 2024
Family friendly and also quality groom runs plus great free ride double diamond Backcountry and inbound resort riding! you'll find everything you need
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Sébastien
intermediate skier ⛷️
Apr, 11 2024
Coming from Eastern Canada, I was impressed by the size of these mountains!! Slopes were well groomed and quality of the snow was amazing. The gondola were fast and efficient, I preferred Blackcomb( less people). Overall very satisfied of my experience, I will for sure go back.
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Samantha
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 28 2024
If youre looking for après and expansive terrain, Whistler Blackcomb is the place for you. The après ski parties at the base of Whistler village will make you feel like youre at a European rave. The skiing is just as fun with numerous bowls to choose from on the Whistler mountain, and now doubled with the addition of blackcomb mountain. Its accessible by the peak to peak gondola, making it easy to ski all the terrain this resort has to offer.
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Sean
expert skier ⛷️
Mar, 28 2024
Whistler Blackcomb continues to be a bucket list ski resort The vast terrain, spectacular views, modern lifts and pedestrian village allow for a top notch ski vacation.

That said, at peak periods it is very busy and expensive which lessens the overall quality of the experience. If there has been a long period between fresh snow falls line ups can be astonishing and it is likely worth the extra expenses of hiring a guide/instructor for lift line priority.

If youre after a busy mega-resort feel with lots of non-ski activities Whistler Blackcomb is still a great choice.

If you prefer to have few line ups and a more relaxed pace there are better options.
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Georgie
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 28 2024
Great resort although had a difficult snow year this year. Huge and loads of run options across both mountains both on piste and off and loads of great tree runs. Would definatly come back.
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