Whistler Blackcomb is North America’s biggest ski resort, with 200+ runs spread over 8,171 acres — home to big mountain skiing, the kind you see in the movies. You know: powder in the face, arcing turns on long, vertical descents and cliff drops with pillowy landings. But while that’s pretty epic (and perhaps a little intimidating), it’s worth noting that 55 per cent of Whistler Blackcomb’s (WB) terrain is green and blue runs (beginner and intermediate). That means you can work up to those powder turns or cruise the corduroy at your own pace and take in the incredible views of the Coast Mountains.
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Favourite Hikes on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
A hot summer day. A cloud-free, bluebird sky that is so vibrant, you can hardly believe it’s a real-life shade of blue and not something photoshopped. The sun is warming your face while the scent of wildflowers and perhaps the freshest air you’ve ever breathed fills your nostrils.
Whistler Blackcomb’s Zones for Beginners, Intermediates & Experts
For first-time visitors, it’s easy to look up at the peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and perhaps feel a bit intimidated. Looking around from the lifts, you’ll notice ski tracks going everywhere — between rocks, through the trees, and even off cliffs!