| Whistler Blackcomb combines two of the best ski | | | | Intermediate to advanced skiers or boarders can also |
| mountains in the world all at one resort but until the | | | | head to the glacier which is only accessible off |
| new peak to peak gondola to get from one | | | | Blackcomb for fantastic open powder skiing where |
| mountain to the other you had to go to the base of | | | | fresh tracks can be found even hours in to the day. |
| the mountain and then catch another lift up. This | | | | For hard core terrain park lovers Blackcomb also has |
| obviously wasted valuable skiing time, so most skiers | | | | the biggest half pipe and terrain park. |
| would make choice for the day. So this made me | | | | For kids and kids at heart Blackcomb's Adventure |
| wonder which would I choose. | | | | Centre is complete with a Magic Castle, tunnels and |
| Unfortunately my days on either mountain are fairly | | | | fast turning kids friendly banks through the trees. |
| limited so I turned to a couple friends that have both | | | | Blackcomb is also the home of the ski tubing park |
| spent a few seasons at Whistler Blackcomb to see | | | | and night skiing. |
| which they preferred. | | | | The Case for Whistler |
| My friend John spent 2 seasons in Whistler living in | | | | Sylvia -"After 3 seasons living and working with the |
| the staff accommodation on Blackcomb & Sylvia | | | | locals I tended to ski where the locals preferred and |
| spent 4 seasons in Whistler and has a preference for | | | | for most of my friends this was Whistler. |
| Whistler. | | | | Whistler generally has more challenging terrain |
| The Case for BlackcombMountain | | | | including a terrifying 50 ft cliff jump called Air Jordan. |
| John - "Both mountains are awesome so it is hard | | | | The back bowls in Whistler offer heaps of wide |
| choice. I probably skied Blackcomb more because I | | | | off-piste skiing. And as the runs where cut by skiers |
| lived on that side of the village but both mountains | | | | they tend to offer better fall line and challenges. |
| have their benefits depending on the conditions and | | | | I particularly love skiing trees and whilst both |
| your preference for terrain. | | | | mountains have some great tree skiing, off the Peak |
| To fully understand their differences you need to go | | | | chair in Whistler there is no comparison. |
| back to their history. Whistler was built in the 1960's | | | | In spring when the snow is getting softer Whistler |
| and runs were cut where ever they saw an | | | | tends to holds it snow better so Whistler is often a |
| opportunity for a great run. So Whistler has a more | | | | better option later in the season." |
| pioneering spirit designed by skiers for skiers. | | | | Whistler Vs Blackcomb |
| Blackcomb on the other hand was purpose built and | | | | So not very conclusive as both Whistler and |
| designed on a computer screen, resulting in the runs | | | | Blackcomb are amazing mountains and have more |
| and lifts connecting much better, so it is ideal for | | | | than enough terrain and challenges to keep any level |
| skiers looking to cruise around and get heaps of runs | | | | of skier or snowboard in snow holiday bliss - I guess |
| in. | | | | it all comes down to your preferences and conditions |
| On a powder day it is a hard choice but if it is cold | | | | on the day. |
| and sunny then 7th Heaven on Blackcomb offers | | | | Fortunately with the new Peak to Peak Gondola the |
| Whistler Blackcomb's only south facing bowl, which | | | | choice of which mountain to ski just that little bit |
| captures more sun to soften the cover. | | | | easier to make! |