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Explore Whistler Blackcomb – Unlimited fun!

Did you know that Whistler Blackcomb is so much beyond just skiing and snowboarding? It’s all about a great and awesome path of experiences starting from the Whistler gondola.

Getting to the top of Whistler Blackcomb

There are two options. If you are coming from a Whistler hotel the likes of Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, you may easily use the Whistler Gondola. The other option is to take the Blackcomb Gondola.

 

Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada, Peak 2 Peak (3133694802), CC BY 2.0

The Peak 2 Peak Whistler Gondola

This is the longest and the highest gondola in the world. No matter on which mountain you land on, be it Whistler or the Blackcomb, you always can go to the other via this Peak 2 Peak Gondola.

Hiking opportunities

Both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains offer great hiking opportunities and they are equally awesome. Some trails are ideal for all hikers- all with easy, intermediate, and advanced skill levels.

Things to do at the top of Whistler Blackcomb

What else can be done here in addition to sightseeing and hiking? Well, there is a lot more! You can opt for alpine riding or helicopter tours. Mountain Skills Academy also has so many interesting activities there to entertain you and your friends/family.

The Whistler Essential Guide to Ski

If you are someone who enjoyed the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, then you will just love to have a ski vacation in Whistler for so many reasons. This guide will help you realize your dream.

Where to spend your ski vacation?

Choosing any of the Whistler ski resort establishments is what you need to do to have a great vacation. Many resort options the likes of Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre are available for your consideration.

Image Credit: Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre

The ski area

The ski area linked by two mountains Whistler and Blackcomb covers a huge area of 8171 acres. This area has a lift-served vertical drop of 1,610 m and that serves 37 lifts.

Plan your day

Start your day from the Whistler Mountain because it’s generally sunnier in the morning there. Enjoy the Blackcomb peak in the afternoon and this is what that most of the visitors do.

Getting to know the ski area

If you are a beginner, note that the Whistler Mountain is very beginner-friendly. There is a learning area in which you can undertake confidence-boosting green runs and some lifts as well.

The Must Know Ski Guide

Rushing down white peaks with wind billowing past, as your shift your weight from side to side with laser focus is a thrill that is wished by many but known to few, so buckle up for an experience of a lifetime.

Are you ready?

While it may be disheartening to some, it is a taxing sport, so it is worth mentioning that you should focus on some strength building exercises before attempting any major slopes.

Image Credit: Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside

Accept Falling:

Going hand in hand with skiing is falling, so learn to embrace the odd tumble as you fight for balance. If you are at a Whistler hotel the likes of Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, try some skiig at the wide expanse of snowy mountains here.

Yes, you can get sunburnt in the snow. So be sure to pack in enough sunscreen so that you do not have to spend the rest of the time wincing at every step!

Learn to wear ski boots:

These contraptions are a must when it comes to skiing so it is best to under select the boots that fit you best in order to be able to truly appreciate the experience on the slopes.