Introduction
The premier ski resort in North America, according to magazines about ski activities, the Whistler / Blackcomb complex boasts more vertical, more lifts, and more ski terrain than any other ski resort in Canada. And it isn't all just downhill skiing: There's also backcountry, cross-country, snowboarding, snowmobiling, heli-skiing, and sleigh riding. In summer, there's rafting, hiking, golfing, and horseback riding.
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Getting There & Around
You can fly to Vancouver after that Whistler is a 2-hour drive from Vancouver along Highway 99, the so-called Sea-to-Sky Highway. The drive is spectacular, winding first along the edge of Howe Sound before climbing through the mountains.
Whistler Express operates bus service from Vancouver International Airport to the Whistler Bus Loop. Buses depart five times daily in the summer and eight times in winter. The trip takes about 3 hours.
A year-round public transit service operates on frequent daily schedules from the Tamarisk district and the BC Rail Station (the area's main transport hub) to the neighboring districts of Nester's Village, Alpine Meadows, and Emerald Estates.
Whistler's taxis operate around the clock. Rental cars are also another option of getting around.
Attractions
Whistler / Blackcomb Mountains
Now that both mountain resorts are jointly operated by Intrawest, your pass gives you access to both ski areas. Locals have their preferences, but the truth is that both resorts offer great skiing. Trail Map
Whistler Mountain has 1,502m (4,927 ft.) of vertical and over 100 marked runs that are serviced by a high-speed gondola and eight high-speed chairlifts, plus four other lifts and tows. Helicopter service from the top of the mountain makes another 100-plus runs on nearby glaciers accessible. There are cafeterias and gift shops on the peak as well as a licensed restaurant.
Blackcomb Mountain has 1,584m (5,196 ft.) of vertical and over 100 marked runs that are serviced by nine high-speed chairlifts, plus three other lifts and tows. The cafeteria and gift shop aren't far from the peak, and the licensed restaurant is worth the gondola trip even if you're not skiing -- the view is spectacular, the food decent. Both mountains also have bowls and glade skiing, with Blackcomb offering glacier skiing well into August.
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