Whistler-Blackcomb

Pros: Scenery, food, skiing
Cons: Can't think of any, really

My wife and I visited Whistler-Blackcomb in May of 1997. We were there for six days, and by the end of the week, I was trying to convince my wife that it would be no big deal if we quit our jobs and moved there.
We stayed in a beautiful, rustic...

Pros: International flavor (lots of accents and languages)
Cons: Poor weather, crowds,

I have been all over the northwest skiing, and the week I spent at Whistler/Blackcomb has to be the most fulfilling boarding experience I have ever had.
We had occasional snow storms, and then some sun breaks. A lunar eclipse, and lots of...

Pros: excellent skiing, great staff
Cons: prices are a bit high

Whistler/Blackomb consists of two mountains, obviously Mt. Whistler and Blackcomb. The snow there is beautiful and the ski school consists of the best skiers and snow boarders available. All are curteous and excellent teachers. The village offers many...

Pros: Gorgeous scenery, staff at the Westin, lots to do
Cons: Long drive

I just returned from spending the 4th of July weekend in Whistler. It was AMAZING! Although I am not much of a skiier, there was so much to do there this summer. I played golf every day, took the gondola to the top and walked down (incredible...

Pros: Great town
Cons: Too much snow (is that bad?)

Went to Whistler-Blackcomb last February (don`t know if this is the time of yr to go, but is snowed 8ft for the week) and had one of the best times ever snowboarding.. Just 2 hrs by bus from Vancouver Airport, very easy to get to, and cheap...

Pros: No Line ups. Miles and miles of runs. Plenty high speed quads and gondola's
Cons: Fog can roll in at weird times because the ocean is close.

First things first. I live here so expect a slightly biased view. I am going to assume that I don't have to sell you on Whistler, you are coming that much is clear, all you want is a few pointers for when you get here.

To give you some idea...

Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing

Growing up in Colorado skiing was a must. If you were not on the slopes at least once a month it was not normal. I have been skiing since I was a little girl so of course I have been to many ski resorts, but in my opinion, Whistler-Blackcomb in...

Pros: Both are excellent
Cons: Vail is expensive!!!

My wife and 2 daughters, ages 10 and 13, visited Vail last year. We also visited Whistle/Blackcomb in April, 2000. Both were outstanding visits but I was interested to note differences as Vail is rated the No 2 in North American ski resorts and W/B is...

Pros: Huge, Huge, Huge!
Cons: Too far away in Canada

When I hear the words Whistler or Blackcomb, one word comes to mind: Big. Period. It is by far the biggest resort in North America, in all possible respects. This year it was voted the #1 resort in North America. What makes Whistler stand out from...

Pros: Beautiful mountains, Gorgeous women, Always something to do
Cons: Weather, not enough sun

Wow!! That is the first word out of my mouth as I step off the bus in Whistler Village. I have just arrived for a week long snowboard camp and I have been struck with awe in the first minute. The sheer size of the mountain is almost overwhelming at...

Pros: World Class Resort
Cons: No lights for night skiing

I am originally from British Columbia and have watched Whistler Mountain become a world class resort. From its wonderful village and great shopping to the white powder ski slopes this mountain is truly the best!!!

One down side is that...

Pros: massive terrain, great skiing
Cons: expensive lodging

yes...nothing compares to the skiing at Whistler/Blackcomb....There is a reason that this picturesque B.C. resort captures the #1 rating year after year.

The ski terrain has no equal in North America. With ski runs that just wont quit (even...

Pros: Good conditions and friendly people.
Cons: Cold for real.

Sure you can go skiing almost anywhere in the world, maybe even some places more challenging than this, but you don't get the people, the enviroment or the weather anywhere else.

First off, the conditions of this particular ski resort are...

Pros: weather, facilities
Cons: price

No need to travel to Europe for the world's best skiing! It's right here in Canada! Take a look at the faces of visitors at Whistler-Blackcomb and you can see that the world comes to us.

A pleasant drive from Vancouver along one of the most...

Pros: long winding runs
Cons: pricey

You just can't beat beautiful BC.This was one of the best trips I've ever taken for several reasons.Whistler offers a wide range of long winding runs weather your a beginner or an intermediate rider.The mountains from down in the village are absolutely...