Whistler Blackcomb

North America's largest ski resort by area, combining two massive mountains with a legendary village atmosphere.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
1,609m (5,279ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,182m (7,159ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
652m (2,139ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,143cm (450in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
200
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
37
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
8,172 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
20%
Intermediate
55%
Advanced
25%

Best For

Après-skiSnowboardersOff-pisteFamiliesTerrain Parks

When to go

Average monthly snowfall.

Whistler Blackcomb's heaviest snowfall lands in December.

snowiestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Dec
Typical season
Nov – Mar

Snowfall: Environment Canada, climate normals (1981–2010).

Location

Set in the Coast Mountains of southwestern British Columbia, Whistler Blackcomb sits in the Sea to Sky corridor north of Vancouver. The maritime climate and a long vertical from valley floor to high alpine define its setting.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Vancouver (YVR), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.

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