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