Whistler-Blackcomb

Pros: huge, extensive super steep terrain, nightlife
Cons: occasional rain up into the alpine, but its rare and not a big concern

I certainly haven't skied as many mountains as many of the reviewers on this site, but I have skied a fair amount. In my opinion, Whistler/Blackcomb is the number 1 ski resort in North America. The extensive terrain, huge vertical, great village and ...

Pros: Good snow, nice lifts and gondolas, nice taverns, clubs.
Cons: Expensive. Long walk through village to lifts .Some American-hating help in stores, and restaurants.

I will leave the review of skiing to others, as I am not an expert skier. I am quite experienced at noticing a rapid drain on my wallet though, which did happen during my trip. There are a few things I did which saved me money, and some things I ...

Pros: Lots of terrain, especially expert. Good powder up top. Relatively inexpensive ski-in/out lodging.
Cons: Lifts, layout, organization, variable conditions.

Overall Whistler is a good skiing mountain, but I was not overly impressed. We stayed a week during which over 200cm of snow fell and there was already a 180cm base. The main problem is that Whistler is poorly planned, organized and managed. There is ...

Pros: The childcare facilities, our four year old had a ball.
Cons: The deceptively bluish tinge of the green runs.

As visitors to Canada and beginner's, my wife and two kids (4 and 6) had high expectations and were bitterly disappointed. The snow depth was not particularly good (apparently) approx. 75cm. a number of green runs were cut off (not so bad if they tell ...

Pros: The view... the shopping... the food
Cons: The crowds... and sometimes the prices

One of the most beautiful places on earth, and one of the things that makes Canada a great place to visit (and live!) I have to admit that my visit to Whistler was in the off-season with no skiing, but that certainly didn't affect the great time my ...

Pros: Best terrain, massive, village - well EVERYTHING!!!
Cons: None.

Whistler-Blackcomb is the best ski area in North America by a longshot! First off, its location is perfect. It is only about an hour from Vancouver. Since it is close to the ocean the temperatures are mild. The elevation is pretty low for a mountain ...

Pros: Great world class resort that offers great terrains for skiers and wonderful resort experience
Cons: Be careful of 3rd-party travel agents (Internet/non-Internet) when making reservations.

Whistler is a great place to ski. After I have been there, there are a few places that I could compare it to. Transportation is convenient from/to the airport, there is much to do in the ski town, the Canadian/US currency exchange rate makes this place ...

Pros: Scenery, skiing diversity, size, village, lifts, people
Cons: Travel time, can be expensive

Simply put, there is nothing that anyone could show you or tell you that would prepare you for the enormity of this ski resort. Until you've been here, looked across the valley at the OTHER mountain, and gotten the full effect of the view when the ...

Pros: Superior, always patient and friendly staff
Cons: Most maps in the area have the old location listed -- they have moved.

OK, everyone already knows skiing at Whistler is great. The mountain is huge, beautiful, and the runs are excellent. But after a couple of days on the mountain you might want a little break, or perhaps someone in your group isn't really into the ...

Pros: Snowboarding conditions are amazing, tons to do, friendly people, clean
Cons: Expensive!

People fear that I'm going to be spoiled for life, as the first time I ever went snowboarding was at Whistler-Blackcomb. I went there with my friend & her family, and we had a fabulous time! My friend & I did a 3-day beginner snowboarding school. The ...

Pros: Fantastic tuition for beginners Friendly ski school instructors
Cons: A little expensive

This year (2003) I enjoyed my first ski holiday since I was 14, 11 years ago. We enrolled into a ...

Pros: Summer skiing, Skate park, mountain biking, village
Cons: none

I'm 16 years old and just returned from whistler.I went for 8 days to a ski camp. The Blackcomb glac ...

Pros: So much to do; fabulous weather; not crowded; Stunning Beauty
Cons: 14% tax on nearly everything

You really can have it all in Whistler, BC. Beautiful scenery, great activities, outstanding prices ...

Pros: Great Place, Great People
Cons: I had to come home

Whistler Mountain has everything any Skier could ever need.
Patient and experienced instructors for all ages. The Kids seemed to be having so much fun.

A good mix of runs, a nice gentle place to learn and also some very hairy black runs...

Pros: Huge, Nice Village, Wide variety of terrain
Cons: Got lost in backcountry, Pain to get to

Last year planning my ski trip, I would read continously in magazines that Whistler-Blackcomb with on average over 300 inches of snow each year was the Number 1 Ski Resort in the World. I had my doubts that it could be that good, but when I finally made...