Ten Best Ski Lodges in Whistler, Canada
January 19, 2006 by
The great snow and seemingly perfect terrain of both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain make it the perfect area for skiing. The deep powder snow is always fresh with up to 20" inches of new snowfall each night. The Whistler/Blackcomb area is the biggest and most popular ski resort in Canada
with above tree skiing, trails cut through everglades, alpine runs, and gondola lifts. There are just over 8,000 ski-able acres with over 5,000' of vertical drop. Whether you are looking for skiing, snowboarding, or snowmobiling you will find it at the Whistler Blackcomb resort area.
Direct flights can be taken directly to Vancouver (a 2 hour drive from the resort) from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, Dallas, and San Francisco. For more information on booking a flight, searching driving directions and accommodations, and mountain activities log onto http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com
The average snowfall for both Whistler and Blackcomb is around 360"(3 feet) and there are over 200 trails on the mountains, combined. The Whistler Blackcomb resort area has hundreds of dining, shopping, entertainment, and lodging options. The sky is the limit at Whistler. Did you know that Whistler and Blackcomb can accommodate more than 59,000 skiers per hour? Here are some stats on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
Summit Elevation- 7,160' (Whistler) 7,494'(Blackcomb)
Vertical Drop- 5,020' (Whistler) 5,280' (Blackcomb)
Ski-able Acreage- 4,757 (Whistler) 3,414 (Blackcomb)
Longest Run-Burnt Stew to Greenline 7 miles (Whistler),
Greenroad to Easy Out 7 miles (Blackcomb)
33 Lifts
200+ Trails
Ten Best Ski Lodges in Whistler, Canada
Direct flights can be taken directly to Vancouver (a 2 hour drive from the resort) from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, Dallas, and San Francisco. For more information on booking a flight, searching driving directions and accommodations, and mountain activities log onto http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com
The average snowfall for both Whistler and Blackcomb is around 360"(3 feet) and there are over 200 trails on the mountains, combined. The Whistler Blackcomb resort area has hundreds of dining, shopping, entertainment, and lodging options. The sky is the limit at Whistler. Did you know that Whistler and Blackcomb can accommodate more than 59,000 skiers per hour? Here are some stats on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
Summit Elevation- 7,160' (Whistler) 7,494'(Blackcomb)
Vertical Drop- 5,020' (Whistler) 5,280' (Blackcomb)
Ski-able Acreage- 4,757 (Whistler) 3,414 (Blackcomb)
Longest Run-Burnt Stew to Greenline 7 miles (Whistler),
Greenroad to Easy Out 7 miles (Blackcomb)
33 Lifts
200+ Trails
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- The deep powder snow is always fresh with up to 20" inches of new snowfall each night.
- Direct flights can be taken directly to Vancouver (a 2 hour drive from the resort).
- The Sky and Sea Highway (Hwy 99) is the most popular route to Whistler Village.
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