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Updated January 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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Noah
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 19 2024
Whistler is an amazing resort. Being, I believe, the largest in North America means it has so much to offer. Especially for a European skier like me, the change in scenery, slopes and ski culture is amazing. Despite only being located on two mountains, the slopes are absolutely mega. Both whistler mountain and blackcombe mountain offer anything anyone would need. Both have snowparks for all levels, and some of the most exciting backcountry and off piste skiing there is to offer. The snow quality in Canada is unlike any youll find in the alps. The thickness of the snow paired with the seemingly endlessly wide slope makes for a mind blowing skiing experience. The bars located at the bottom of the slope add to your end of day experience. Both longhorns and Blacks are the two youll first see but the village extends far back enough to allow for other great bars and restaurants. If youve never skied outside of Europe before, whistler has to be the place to go.
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El
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2024
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Faiz
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2024
Hills were powdery and smooth the day of the ski. Terrain park boxes were a bit icey but jumps were good.
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Alex
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2024
The skiing at WB is almost unrivaled, whilst not as big as European resorts, it more than makes up for it with the variety of terrain. From hidden powder lines to insane drops, WB has everything and anything the expert skier/snowboarder can dream of. This unfortunately means that everyone wants to go there, on the weekends the lift lines are almost not worth it, particularly on a powder day.
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Chip
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2024
Great place for skiing. A great selection of runs to do on and off the groomers.

Only downside is the cost it is expensive!
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Luke
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2024
Make the tickets cheaper and have a max limit of people
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Sebastián
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2024
Best ski resort Ive been. Big downside is that is super crowded on weekends and holidays, for $300 a day, maybe stay on local Vancouver mountains, youll have a better time. However if you go off season or on a weekday you wont have the legs to explore it all, amazing for any rider experience.
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Alexander
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
Its whistler - its super busy. Terrain is best in class with cliffs, tree runs and powder fields which are easily accessible. Apres is not comparable to European (on mountain food is average at best and no on mountain apres) but there are lots of evening bars
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Rebecca
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
Whistler is a great mountain Ive lived there for 4 years however the costs keep going up but they dont serve a purpose in the increase nothing has gotten better the lines and amount of people on a daily basis are ridiculous and its not worth going anymore for everything to become tracked out in about and hour of opening unless your really dedicated to go looking for good areas I just want to be able to enjoy my day without having to leave resort bounds to find some quiet slopes.
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Alex
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
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Chris
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
Overall an excellent resort. Provides an excellent mix between beginner and advanced slopes. Very family friendly. Gondolas can get busy particularly towards the late morning. The queue moves quickly, however, beneficial to get there early. Symphony Arena is a must. Slopes here are a little more challenging for beginners
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Ben
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
Great skiing with unbelievable views. Generally short lift lines except the bottom gondolas on busy days. The off piste skiing is its best feature with so many lines to choose. Buying a whistler off piste book highlights all the different routes and how to access them. The major downfall of the resort is Vail resorts running of it, increasing the price on everything without and being less ski focused, only caring about money and charging extortionate amounts.
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Steven
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
Its a great resort but it has gotten increasingly busy over the years. The line ups were staggering this Christmas.
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Tabitha
intermediate skier ⛷️
Dec, 26 2023
The resort is so popular and therefore the lift lines are extremely crowded first thing, so I wouldnt bother getting up at the crack of dawn. Let the first lines go before joining the lines. I have skied before in Europe and the slopes in Whistler are more difficult overall.
The prices are astronomical. Lots of good hotel options, and good transport around the resort.
Many different restaurants to choose from. Rimrock is my favourite.
Another lovely relaxing activity is the Scandinave spa.
The whistler information centre has fantastic info, maps and recommendations for the holiday.
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Will
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 25 2023
Great resort for an advanced skiier, make sure you look at Canadian / US holidays and avoid them as it can be super busy. Great Heli skiing and backcountry terrain. Make sure you get to the lifts early as it can be super busy, longhorns is the place to go for apres
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Sierra
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 25 2023
WB is doing a great job keeping the runs open given the little snow pack. Mid week was quite warm and wet but the new snowfall allowed the alpine to open and the snow was quite good. With the additional lifts and terrain open, it has made the mountain seem less busy .
Staff have been exceptional and friendly
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Kyle
expert snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 25 2023
Whistler local been rideing for 15 years now snowboarding off peak chutes bowls powder whistler has it all and had all the winter conditions u can get
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Will
beginner snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 24 2023
As a beginner snowboarder I found the ski school very helpful and the lift speeds and everything away from the slopes was brilliant including accommodation and restaurants
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Philippe
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 23 2023
Whistler has everything you would want as a skier/snowboarder. It doesnt matter if youre a beginner or an expert, going from the ski school to a double black diamond powder run has never been easier. There is fun for everybody, park skiers, pipe skiers or even mogul skiers. As a park skier myself I can easily say that this the best terrain park Ive ever seen. Plus, there is 2 sides, Whistler and Blackcomb, both are really a paradise on earth. I really recommend.
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Jessie
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 23 2023
Awesome place to ride, the slopes are kept clean and well groomed, the hotel is amazing great staff and awesome food..had a great weekend there and will definitely be going back for another round..
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