Whistler

"WOW! Massive ski area, great snow, high standards of accommodation and a lively, friendly atmosphere - it doesn't get much better than this."

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Ski Information

Beginners Skiing Excellent
Intermediate Skiing Excellent
Advanced Skiing Excellent
Off-Piste Excellent
Skiing Altitude 2284m High
675m Low
Resort Altitude 675m
Glacier No
Pistes 216km
Green 18%
Blue 55%
Red 0%
Black 27%
Number of Lifts 38
Drags 16
Chairlifts 19
Gondolas 3
Cable Cars 0
Funiculars 0
Longest run 11km
Direction of Slopes N, S, W
Terrain Parks Yes
Half Pipe Yes
Cross Country trails 32km
Night Skiing Yes
Mountain Restuarants 17
Snowmaking 14%
Resort Ski Bus Yes
Linked Resorts No  
Disabled Skiing No

Beginners

Whistler is an ideal choice for the first-time skier. The standard of instruction here is extremely high and beginners will soon be enjoying the many gentle, scenic, tree-lined runs, which wind their way back to the village on both mountains.

Intermediates

Both mountains have exceptional intermediate terrain for all courage levels. The trails are groomed to a very high standard and are clearky signposted, a necessity as both mountains offer a hugh choice of runs. The 4 day Ski Esprit Group tuition package offers a fun sociable way to improve your skiing. Alternatively, a 'Supergroups' day offers small groups of skiers the opportunity to benefit from more personalised instruction.

Advanced

The expert skier is spoilt for choice with an incredible range of varied and challenging terrain on both mountains. Whistler’s crowning glory, are 5 bowls which offer great back bowl powder skiing, alternatively you could test yourself in the almost vertical "Blow Hole" run.

Snowboarding

Both mountains offer a fantastic variety of terrain for all abilities. The state-of-the-art lift system gives high-speed access to an enormous variety of runs ranging from gentle greens to wide open powder bowls. The area also offers several snowboard parks and half-pipes.

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