| Congratulations if you're considering a ski vacation at | | | | almost 54% larger than Vail, which is HUGE and |
| the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort! Whistler holds a | | | | comes in second in North America at 5,289 acres. |
| status among veteran and newbie skiers alike as the | | | | 2) The Lift system at Whistler is perhaps the most |
| pinnacle of premiere snowboarding and skiing | | | | sophisticated and advanced in the world giving skiers |
| experience. For many it is considered to be the | | | | access to not only the most terrain in north America |
| quintessential resort in North America. For those of | | | | but also to the largest lift service and vertical change |
| you reading this and contemplating where you would | | | | too! With Almost 200 runs accessible by 38 ski lifts, |
| like to enjoy your ski vacation this will help give you | | | | four of which are the cozy gondolas, it has 18 |
| an idea of what to expect if you choose Whistler as | | | | chairlifts and 16 surface lifts. Believe it or not but it |
| your destination! | | | | has the longest run in North America lasting nearly 11 |
| 1) Whistler Mountain was originally named London | | | | km! If that's not enough for you the lift capacity for |
| Mountain and in 1997 the previously two separate ski | | | | Whistler is 34,345 skiers/hr while Blackcomb can |
| areas of Whistler and Blackcomb were combined into | | | | handle 31,162/hr. Don't forget you'll be knee deep in |
| one single operation when Intrawest merged with | | | | wonderful champagne powder with annual snowfall of |
| Whistler Mountain Ski Corporation. Unfortunately it still | | | | 402 inches a year. |
| took a few years before the ticketing and access | | | | Whistler is one Ski Vacation Destination that |
| systems were integrated to allow ticketing and pass | | | | everyone should go to at least once in your lifetime. |
| control for both ski areas until 2003. Together | | | | The beautiful scenery, luxurious lodging and world |
| Whistler and Blackcomb comprise the largest ski area | | | | class skiing will be an unforgettable experience for |
| in North America encompassing 8,171 acres, that's | | | | yourself and any loved ones you share it with. |