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Updated December 2023
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How Skiers Rate Whistler Blackcomb

Overall Rating
4.27
Value for Money
3.30
Quiet Slopes
3.39
Après-Ski
4.26
Accommodation Options
4.24
Family Friendliness
4.39
Groomed Runs
4.37
Powder Zones
4.29
Tree Runs
4.42
Mogul Fields
3.85
Off-Piste
4.45
Snow Parks
4.18
Lift Efficiency
4.03
Eating Out
4.32
Ski School Quality
4.43
Beginners
4.11
Intermediates
4.35
Advanced
4.28
Experts
4.23
Snowboarders
4.27

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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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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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Jack
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 23 2023
It really is the best ski resort
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Azoz
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 22 2023
Honestly it's pretty good the runs are long beautiful city not worth the lift pass but definitely a worthy experience
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Sean
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 22 2023
Whistler is a word class destination year round, but ski season is when it really comes to life. It has absolutely top notch runs and terrain park, and loads of accommodation options for singles or groups. The only downside is that it is an expensive place to stay and ski, but honestly if you can afford it, there is no better place to ski.
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Edward Stapeley
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 21 2023
I did a season in Whistler gaining my ski instructor qualifications. It was the most fun Ive ever had and the ski school was really good with a really high level of instruction.
The terrain is much more varied to Europe so offered much greater options of what you can explore.
Overall amazing skiing experience.
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Ivan
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 21 2023
This is the resort to be if youre into big alpine skiing. You got a lot of challenging terrain on Blackcomb with Spankys ladder and you have a lot of cool stuff in the backcountry as well with the DOA couloir. The Whistler side is cool as well albeit not as exciting as the Blackcomb side. Very good mountain for ambitious skiers looking to crush some serious terrain! And its only 2 hours away from Vancouver.
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James
intermediate skier ⛷️
Dec, 21 2023
An amazing vacation ski resort, there is plenty to do on and off the mountain. The lifts are very fast and the runs are long with large verts. Incredibly fun to ski for all skill levels. The village is also amazing with plenty of activities for friends and family!
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Sam
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 21 2023
Whistler is the crown jewel of Canadian ski resorts. Classic ski lines dominate the mountainscape, with hidden gems all across the vast resort.

Beyond the epicness of the resort for skiing, lies an overwhelming number of options in order to customise your trip to your unique taste. From 5 star luxury, to rented accommodation. Whistler caters for everyone, and theres a reason its consistently named one of the best resorts in the world.
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Archie
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 21 2023
Great ski resort, amazing quality of instructors!
Just a shame about the snow this year - more rain than snow hasnt helped - but Im sure the rest of the season (2024) will be great.
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Ginny
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 21 2023
Whistler is a great place to be, whether you are just starting out or have been skiing for years. The crowds can get big, but the runs are long and lines move quickly. The amount of options for food and shopping make for a great weekend and apres experience!
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Melany
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 20 2023
Skiing in Whistler is fun when the snow is there and you can ski pow off piste, but on a below average year it gets pretty bad as they dont tend to groom the runs very much. The ski hill itself is nice enough but the village is underwhelming. The nightlife is pretty bad with commercial nightclubs and no outstanding venues
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Sam
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 20 2023
They never groom runs, there's moguls everywhere. There's not enough pow days the off piste is good but full of jerry. The village is very average, the apres is below average there's barely any clubs or nightlife, the ones that are here the music sucks. The restaurant options are either super high end and expensive or really cheap and awful. Either way the food isn't that good, compared to Europe. The chair lifts/gondolas always break down and stop.

On top of all that ski lessons are expensive so no one knows how to ski the pistes are bedlam. AND the otherside of the valley gets heaps more and better snow. Overhyped ski resort.
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Keaton
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 20 2023
I absolutely love whistler blackcomb . It is a very accommodating resort, with something to do for everyone. The food is well priced, and almost all of the runs are amazing. There are almost no cons, they get everything right, all the time!
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Will
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 20 2023
Grew up skiing here. Amazing resort, Id say one of the best in Canada. It gets a little pricey but its totally worth it on those bluebird days.
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Erin
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 19 2023
Whistler is an iconic resort with plenty of skiable terrain for everyone. Unfortunately with its popularity comes long lift times and busy restaurants. Despite this, the staff do a great job to live up to their experience of a lifetime mission statement. There are many incredible restaurant options for all budgets as well as plenty of retail to dabble in.
A bubbly ski town with friendly locals and guests alike, Miles of skiable terrain and plenty of off snow attractions makes this a great destination for skiers and riders of all ages and abilities. Theres truly something for everyone!
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Finlay
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 19 2023
I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Whistler, with unlimited tree runs and off piste, perfectly groomed slopes first thing in the morning, its just unfortunate that the Whistler Gondola is slow and stops frequently, and how busy the pistes get.
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Alisher Balfanbayev
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 19 2023
Whistler is always a blast. Great selection of terrain, whether you like bombing groomers or hounding powder off-piste. Most fun for an intermediate/advanced rider, however theres a solid amount of terrain for beginners or lower intermediates.

The village is always fun, great food, clubs, bars. Very expensive though.
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Adin
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 19 2023
Whistler is great, but to busy and over priced. Near Vancouver defininitly the best option. I would say its over rated though. Great resort to go with your family.
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Ryan
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 18 2023
Im from the east coast so skiing out west is always an amazing treat. The mountain was busy, but the lifts move people through quite quickly. There are more glades runs then you could hit in a weekend of skiing nothing but trees, and if youre lucky enough to get some powder youll have the time of your life in the trees. I didnt spend much time in the parks, but they looked amazing and really well built. The only criticism I have is that I expected there to be more long, steep black diamonds. Maybe they were short staffed or something when I went, but there were only 2 groomed blacks on the whole mountain(Whistler and backcomb), and neither were that long. I still had a blast racing down them, just wish there was a bit more variety. There is a fair bit of luck involved when you go to Whistler too. The weather can be super cloudy. I just stay in the woods when it gets like that though, since Im usually not going fast enough for it to be a problem.
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Chris
expert skier ⛷️
Dec, 18 2023
Read to the end!

This is the best ski resort in the world when it comes to amount of snow and terrain. Unfortunately, people know, so it is insanely busy. Ski the best mountains in the world, but expect lineups, tracks, and a big hit to you wallet. Terrain park is world class. Gets lots of snow, just extremely busy.
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