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Updated March 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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Ben
advanced skier ⛷️
Mar, 13 2024
A great resort! So much to explore and return to over and over again. Some lifts can get pretty busy on the weekend so take advantage of midweek to get in some extra laps
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Nalini
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 26 2024
Love working and living here as an Aussie its so nice to see some proper snow!! Love it so much. There is always the best vibes.
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René
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 26 2024
The area, supposedly the largest ski resort in North America, is overly expensive, like most ski resorts on this continent, whereas it is of limited size compared to ski stations in Europe (Portes de Soleil, Quattre Vallées, Chamionix etc). Due to its vicinity to the Pacific precipitation is frequent, as are temperature changes (white outs, humid snow etc). The lift system and the car free downtown Whistler are well developed. The station would benefit from removing all the warnings, signs to ski slowly and lawyer-driven statements like"A fall may result in an uncontrollable slide" (Saudan Couloir). What a nonsense, access into the mountains should be totally free and not restricted. Simply the responsibility of the skier and not the station, as normal in European resorts.
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Eloise
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 26 2024
Very fun and not too busy when out of peak weeks. Good snow and variety of runs. Lots to do in the town too.
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Chloe
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 31 2024
Went for a whole week of skiing,
Weather was amazing never had to wait in the lift lines during the week. Fresh snow every day. So many good runs never got bored.
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Phillip
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 31 2024
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Nathan
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 30 2024
Although the lift lines are long, and the lift tickets at expensive, the skiing is amazing. Because the resort is so big there is something to ski for all levels and types of skiers and the two separate mountains give you options to try to beat the crowds.
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Sehra
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 29 2024
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Allan
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 29 2024
Whistler Blackcomb on a good powder week is the penultimate resort in my books. Never have I been tested which such incredibly fun and challenging terrain; it truly provides the thrill of real adventure with the comforts of a resort. Whistler humbled me as a California skier; there really wasnt any getting enough when it came to shredding it at Whistler.
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Thomas
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 29 2024
Big mountain. Lift reliability can lead to downtime, wasted time, and the inability to move to other areas of the mountain leading to overcrowding.

Food on the hill is awful and expensive.

Nice view from the bar though.
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Georgie
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 29 2024
Victim to variable weather can sometimes mean tricky or lack of snow but loads of great options for off piste skiing and tree runs including along bike trails which are great fun. Amazing bowl skiing especially when full of powdered moguls.
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Phil
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2024
A great resort split over 2 mountains, Whistler and Blackcombe. Purpose built in the 1950s. Lots of well groomed runs, cable cars link the 2 mountains, great runs and terrain park. Accommodation well located with some lining the ski runs down to the bottom. Great Apres bars and restaurants with some clubs. It is pricey to get there, stay and ski pass, plus drink and eat but a top resort.
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Ellen
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2024
Whistler in the era of Vail is a shadow of its former self. Poor grooming, over crowded runs, inattentive staff who cant load lifts well, poorly maintained infrastructure including frequent lift stoppages and breakdowns, and exorbitant prices for food, ski school, rentals and just about everything else. On top of all that the Epic pass has brought hordes of weak skiers who frequently go into areas beyond their ability where they end up skiing out of control and placing others a risk.
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Corey
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2024
Awesome 3 day trip to Whistler. Skied both mountains. Skiing, apres and accommodations, all around great experience!
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Stephen
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 26 2024
Because of my student priced season pass, the Whistler mountain is amazing value for money. Both mountains, Blackcomb and Whistler, are massive with many runs of a variety of difficulty. The mountains are very family friendly and skiers of all levels can have an enjoyable time. The only down sides of the mountain is due to its popularity, lifts can be extremely crowded. Also the weather and conditions can be very inconsistent.
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Giorgia
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 26 2024
I lived in whistler for 6 months in 2023 and I had an absolute blast. The staff at Whistler Blackcomb that are hired by the mountain are always friendly and are happy to help in any situation. Theres so many options for food in the village and out of the centre too. The slopes are great, I love the tree runs and the bowls. But whistler has struggled with getting snow but this season it looks like theyve had loads! So bump runs will be brilliant.
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Axel
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 26 2024
Did a season in whistler as a ski instructor. Snow and terrain was epic, the lift lines not so much. Waiting upwards of 2 hours to get on a lift is never fun.

Best snow Ive experienced
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Doug
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 26 2024
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Eric Mugnier
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 25 2024
Whistler is best resort in North America!
The vertical drop is impressive and the variety of alpine terai. Mixed with tree areas is impressive.
This is also a very large ski area.
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Megan
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 25 2024
Reputation precedes, huge variation of terrain with breathtaking gondola views. Apreś heaven on and off mountain.
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