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