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The largest riding area on the continent, with 7,071 acres of rideable terrain, more than 200 marked trails, and 12 massive bowls including three glaciers. The two greatest vertical rise ski mountains in North America, with Blackcomb rising one vertical mile (5,020 feet) to an elevation of 7,160 feet. Four separate mountain bases, all within five minutes of each other and all equipped with high-speed lifts, virtually eliminating lift line-ups.
The most advanced high-speed lift system in the world. Average snowfall of 30 feet (nine metres) complemented by extensive snowmaking systems. A winter season that runs from November through June.
No more introduction really needed except to say that this is the place to be, freeriders are laughing at the sheer amount of bowls and powder on offer to ride here and the freestylers have impeccable pipes and parks - groomed daily.
Nightlife: Whistler has well over 100 bars and restaurants, it is a rocking town and its the place to be !
S T A T S ...
1.. Top Lift - 7,160 ft
2.. Area - 7,071 acres
3.. Freeride - 60%
4.. Freestyle - 40%
5.. Pipes - 3
6.. Parks - 3
7.. Trees - Yes
8.. Lifts - Mainly FAST Chairs & lots of them!
9.. snowfall - 30ft annual !!!
Visa for Canada.
Please check out the Canadian Visa link and read all about it.
www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/
However, Volunteer work is available in Whistler and if you can afford some of your spare time then you can get a free day lift passes and access to some of the parties and events that you volunteer at. For info - contact the resort directly
www.whistler.com
www.whistlerblackcomb.com |
Whistler Blackcomb offers the greatest vertical rise of any ski area in North America, rising one vertical mile from village to peak. Twelve magnificent bolws, three glaciers and more than 200 marked trails, steep powder chutes, challenging mogul fields, scheduled tree skiing and groomed to perfection cruising runs, gives skiers and snow boarders thrilling experiences unparalleled in the world.Whistler Blackcomb has one of the most advanced high-speed lift systems in the world that can upload almost 30,000 people an hour.
All summer long enjoy the ride of your life at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, North America’s most comprehensive, lift-accessed mountain bike terrain park. Endless kilometers of lift-serviced, gravity fed, adrenaline fueled trails await you. Take the lift up and bike down as many times as you like on trails that range from beginner to expert single- track.
