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Ski Holidays in Whistler

Located about two hours from Vancouver -mostly designed for a specific style of
Whistler is perhaps the first destinationskiing.
that comes into the mind when you are
thinking of a wonderful ski holiday. AlongFor adventurers, this ski resort has
with a range of other activities such asfantastic options in the form of guided heli
canoeing, kayaking, fishing, snowboarding,skiing and heli snowboarding. Heli skiing is
ice skating, swimming, snowmobiling, andusually performed on more than 14000 ft
rafting - Whistler offers excellent optionssnow-covered peaks, which in turn is a great
for  an  enjoyable  ski  holiday.way to explore the unrivalled beauty of the
high alpine terrain. As in the case of normal
With its majestic Whistler and Blackcombskiing, Whistler provides choices to enjoy
mountains, each scaling a 7,000', Whistler isdifferent types of heli skiing including
the biggest as well as the most exceptionalpowder heli skiing, Big Mountain heli skiing,
ski destinations in North America. Both ofand  mini  golf  heli  skiing.
these mountains together provide more than
8000 acres of skiable terrain as well as overOne of the prime specialties of this fabulous
200  marked  trail  in  order  to  ski  in.skiing destination is that it has superb
alternatives to skiing freaks of all
Popular among the trails are the Lost Lakeabilities, no matter you are a beginner or an
with more than 25 km of classic as well asold hand. A plethora of schools exclusively
groomed corduroy trails winding through somedesigned for skiing operate here to cater ski
of the incredible golf courses in the area;enthusiast of every level and need. This in
the Davies Dervish - a thrilling double blackturn allows you to ski through the enchanting
diamond mogul run; and the seven mile longforest and powdered snow in the area. Many of
Burnt  Stew.them offer specialist lessons such as bumps
classes, women-only classes, and classes
Whistler Mountains are also home to some ofexclusively  for  off  piste  skiing.
the most advanced high speed lift systems,
apart from three amazing glaciers and 12Additionally, specialties cover skiing
superb alpine bowls, all of whichadventure programs, special programs for
collectively serve as a perfect base for ateens, and family zone. There are also ski
great skiing. In addition to skiing inschools providing specialized classes for
Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, skiing inkids aged between 3-4 years. Apart from
Whistler village - an alpine style centerthese, a licensed facility functions here to
divided into five amazing areas - is alsoprovide skiing classes for kids aged 3 months
enthralling.to 36 months. In addition, these schools
tailor the lessons according to the
Perhaps for these reasons, Whistler has beenrequirements  of  the  skiers.
chosen to host such international
competitions as the 2010 Winter OlympicsWith these enjoyable skiing options amid
Games. In addition, many of the prestigiousdramatic scenery and spectacular views, it is
ski publications have rated Whistler asno wonder why more than two million visitors
number  one  ski  resort  in  North  America.from across the world flock to Whistler every
year.
Whistler provides excellent choices for all
types of skiing such as alpine skiing, freeAccommodation is aplenty in this skiing
ride skiing, cross country skiing, and freedestination, with a continuum of ski chalets
style skiing. Alpine skiing, or downhillto suit any taste and budget. There are also
skiing, involves sloping down the denselyexcellent ski resorts as well as hotels in
packed  ski  trails.the area. In order to make your ski holiday
comfortable and pleasurable, many of them
In free ride skiing, also known as off pisteeven provide packages covering everything
skiing, you float through the powdered snowfrom accommodation and food to ski equipments
as well as cut through the roughestand service of expert staff. Also, many of
conditions. However, it is recommended forthem are located within the easy reach of the
skiers with advanced abilities. A subset oflifts. Some of them even offer discounts for
the Nordic skiing sport - cross countrysome kind of packages. Above all, many of
skiing is both easy and fun when compared tothem provide choices to make bookings online.
other skiing type. Free style skiing is



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