Whistler Blackcomb Is the Best Ski Resort In North America. Here's Why.

An in-depth video review of Whistler Blackcomb, a remote ski area located in British Columbia, Canada north of Vancouver. Filmed April 2022 and January-April 2023.
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Size and Terrain Layout
1:18 Terrain Diversity
1:42 Beginner Terrain
2:05 Intermediate Terrain
2:49 Terrain Parks
3:18 Advanced and Expert Terrain
4:12 Hike-To Terrain
4:25 Avalanche Control Operations
4:38 Peak 2 Peak Gondola
5:04 Mountain Aesthetic
5:48 Conditions Variability
6:34 Snow
6:51 Backcountry Terrain
7:16 Ease of Navigation
8:20 Lift Infrastructure
9:08 On-Mountain Facilities
9:37 Crowd Flow
10:33 Getting There
11:05 Parking
11:17 On-Site Lodging
11:38 Aprés-Ski
12:00 Verdict
12:18 Pricing
12:35 Pass Affiliations
12:48 Score Breakdown and Rank
Overall Mountain Score: 83/100 - #1 in North America
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Snow: 7/10
Resiliency: 7/10
Size: 10/10
Terrain Diversity: 10/10
Challenge: 10/10
Lifts: 10/10
Crowd Flow: 5/10
Facilities: 8/10
Navigation: 6/10
Mountain Aesthetic: 10/10
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[@PeakRankings]

Special SHOUTOUT to @sorenjones for providing much of the clear footage in this video! Give his channel a follow!

[@sorenjones]

Glad I could provide all the footage, this video turned out amazing!

[@PeakRankings]

THANK YOU!!

[@ethanhcomposer]

Finally, after a year of waiting, we have it. The ultimate review.

[@amirsyoutube9518]

The drive from Vancouver is also an absolutely gorgeous one that’s well worth it.

[@Pebbs800]

As someone who moved to colorado from the east coast, whistler blackcomb was the first resort out west I went skiing at and it still is probably the best resort I've been to.

[@patchcuratolo5201]

6000 football fields really puts the resort into perspective that’s insane

[@shaunganley]

Outstanding review as always. This place is flat out special. I grew up in NYC, and this place feels like something out of a movie, especially the drive up from Vancouver, and the incredible views from the peak. The Whiskey Jack birds that fly right up to you on some lifts are also memorable.

[@macek1455]

I’ve grown up in Whistler skiing there, and I’ve never really been to another resort. I absolutely love it though. I know both mountains like the back of my hand, yet the place is so freaking massive that nothing ever feels repetitive. I can always just go to an area I haven’t visited in a while!

[@Lukas-qf2uh]

decided this based off of one trip with my fam when I was 13. 15 years later and I still haven't forgotten it and still rate it as the best I've ever skiid. helped that we had a fantastic ski instructor who guided us through incredibly advanced backcountry considering our skill level. Our parents almost pulled us from the class when we told them what we'd done that day 😂 that chute footage is making me nostalgic for that week.

[@austiniscoolduh]

same here. went almost 20 years ago for my first ever snow + ski/sb experience. didnt realize how lucky i was until many years later. hopefully ill have the chance to go back at some point now that i have some experience.

[@user-iw4jl6bc8h]

You should visit Verbier , Switzerland . It is bigger thand Whisler , better modern lifts , and the largest ski station in the world . Whisler is nothing next to Verbier . I am canadian and from Montreal , it is easier to fly to Verbier , Switzerland for the same time , cheaper and better quality of ski stations , cleaner hotel , better food and so much cultural ... Nothing cultural in British Colombia .

[@Lukas-qf2uh]

@@user-iw4jl6bc8h I don't like the alps mountais i've skiid as much, and i refuse to give switzerland any of my money specifically

[@nevrgivup2]

I've skiied here my whole life, plus many other places. This is a very accurate review. The conditions are never great (powder here is still typically heavy compared to inland snow) but the range of terrain makes up for it. One thing this review misses is 1) the quality of skiers at the resort which adds to the vibe, and 2) the number of secret/hidden areas accessible to top skiers.

[@RainTheYoung]

I’m headed there this week for the first time! Where should I head to get to these secret spots for the more advanced skiers?

[@misterfunnybones]

@@RainTheYounglook for any snow, there's little to be found. Let everyone know when you find it.

[@wlouisharris]

I skied there once. It was actually May 1st. They only had the top of the mountain open but it was great. I thought the facilities and food were great. The scenery was gorgeous. What I thought was really cool is how the lift takes you to the top of the mountain. There is a lot of cool terrain there. The snow was very heavy.

[@biff2bart509]

@@RainTheYoung haha - that's a bit of a loaded question. The resort is HUGE. You're probably already done your trip, but hopefully this helps a bit for the next time... I'm a pass holder and have been skiing at this mountain all of my life. I'm still surprised when I find areas I've just either forgotten about, or just didn't know about. Plus, there is a whole new generation making goat track lines that didn't exist before, all as the upper limits of the sport progress. As the video states, you really need to try and follow the conditions. This year, snow coverage was lean at the start of the season and then a huge part of the base was wiped out by rain in late Jan (I can't imagine how bad the people who showed up had it for those 8 days - ug...). So, coverage is still thin. That being said, there have been at least 8 serious powder days so far this season and drifts can easily hit 30-40cm in certain areas. You have to explore and these locations can change every dump, just due to wind and weather conditions. What could be a foot+ of blower pow on one dump, might be crusty and wind affected a different day. If the day is really busy, try and stay off the most popular lifts. These are for sure 7th Heaven on Blackcomb (probably the MOST busy) and The Peak Chair and Harmony on Whistler. For sure, they offer the best access to the best alpine terrain and people will camp those lifts before they open to get the first chair rides up. You either wait at the start and ski fresh tracks or wait later and ski crud. Overall, this review is pretty damn accurate. I would add the following: -since Vail's purchase, food quality has taken a serious nose dive. This is probably the single biggest downside from Vail purchasing the mountain. -Prices are up - day tickets are just insane. Vail doesn't give a sh!t about local skiers - it's all about funneling max profits to shareholders. -Grooming can be extensive, but long time locals complain that the overall quality of grooming has descreased. -And crowds. You have to know how to deal with them. If it's puking on the mountain, you need to either: a) get there super early or, b) just plan to upload mid / late morning and either find secret stashes or have fun skiing crud (which can still be awesome). Stay off the most obvious runs during powder days and don't be afraid to explore. On the deepest days, most people will hit the same lines: explore and maybe hang a right or a left when everyone else goes straight. Have Fun!

[@Trevor-hs5km]

Thank you so much for the review!!! I was always wondering why Whistler got such a high score especially considering that you are rather harsh with some mountains, now I really want to go out there. Amazing review, love your content!

[@TravelwithTravelarii]

Insightful guide! Whistler's colossal terrain and lifts make it a skiing paradise. The size, diversity, and scenery are unmatched!

[@tometrist7052]

Worked at Blackcomb for a season and skid every day of the season. By the end of Spring, I felt like I had only scraped the surface of the mountain. Skiing Whistler Blackcomb ruined every other mountain for me, and I'm trying to move to Vancouver so I can ski there forever. Can't say any other mountain has had this much impact on my life.

[@thomashughes8265]

Hi, I'm thinking of doing the same, how was finding accommodation? I heard it can be pretty bad

[@blackhak25]

If you work for the mountain, you get cheap accommodations, like ridiculously cheap, but they’re definitely not the best. Shared rooms, tiny, cold at times. But it’s right on the mountain and you’ll meet some interesting people so it’s worth it if you have a high tolerance for tomfoolery

[@Dashie-]

I live in Vancouver and know a few other folks who skied at whistler once and fell in love with it so much that they moved here in the 90’s. I don’t think any other ski resort in the world can claim that!

[@user-tq8cg4zd3z]

I skied there late March 2023. Stayed at Creekside. Conditions in the Alpine were great. Lower elevation was slushy, but you could ski to the bottom. Skied during the week and never waited in line for a lift. Going back late March 2024. Staying at same location. Would recommend to anyone from beginner to expert

[@FlyballSkiing]

Thank you Peak Rankings for this video, and merry Christmas everyone!!!

[@arjunski]

I've been WAITING for this one!

[@overwatchxrescue]

Great review! It's awesome to see how wide a range of skiing facilities Whistler-Blackcomb has.

[@paulgaughan1585]

The review is very accurate, unfortunately the weather was terrible the week in January that we were there. We were only able to ski to the base one time in 5 days due to fog so thick you couldn’t see your skis. Also the lifts to the top were closed due to extreme windy and thick fog conditions. I wouldn’t book a trip to Whistler more than a few days out due to the unpredictable weather.

[@je5406]

Doh!!!

[@BC_Geoff]

Whistler Mountain used to be named London Mountain because of the fog.

[@biff2bart509]

I feel so sorry for you. The 8 days at the end of January were absolutely brutal: 5C and torrential downpours. 35-40cm of snow base was melted away. It's been a challenging season and climate change for sure is contributing to this. Fortunately, there have been several amazing Pow days as well, including a couple of massive dump blue bird days. Sorry you missed those.

[@lachlanhubbard1542]

wondering when this video would drop, super excited its finally here!

[@mysticalnebula]

OMG thanks so much for this video! I’m going super soon, and had been looking for a WB review on this channel for weeks. 🎉

[@Dashie-]

I hope you had fun despite the crummy weather!

[@dhowe5180]

5 hours from Seattle is only if you don’t hit traffic in Vancouver and you’re almost guaranteed to hit traffic especially on the bridges or at the border crossings. Six hours is more accurate. I agree whistler is top of class in North America and feels like a big resort in the Alps. If you are planning a trip pay close attention to the weather forecast and aim for nice days. Just a few years ago you could buy a $50 (USD) lift ticket at any 7-11 in Vancouver on your way up. Then Vail bought WB.

[@PeakRankings]

It’s really wild - lift ticket prices increased by ~35% vs. last year alone!

[@dootdoot1867]

Back when Hugh Smythe was running blackcomb and competing against whistler in the legendary rivalry that built the mountains. Hugh said that you could ride free if you made it mid mountain, there would be no lift pass checks. So there would be like a thousand people hiking up everyday lolol, looked like a giant Himalayan mountain trek. When whistler was a community ran by the community it was a special place. Vail has definitely changed the vibe.

[@CoasterRanger]

Great review, extremely well polished. Very helpful for people like me who haven't made it yet. You better believe I'm headed up there someday though.

[@jameszeng2666]

Finally, good stuff

[@texan_2ocho965]

Great review. I was just at WBC this past winter. One huge perk to the area is great accessibility to heli skiing.

[@PeakRankings]

Thank you!

[@patrickhobbs2915]

I concur, Whistler Blackcomb rocks.

[@austiniscoolduh]

Went to Whistler almost 20 years ago for my first snow/snowboarding experience... Didnt realize how lucky i was until many years later. I hope im able to go back at some point now that i have some experience.

[@doublesidedtape1000]

Never had a bad time here. Only downside is that its on Epic and my home mountain is Ikon, so I'll have to plan a year with two Epic trips to make it make sense.

[@brycethehunteryo]

Absolutely agree - if I had to choose one resort, whistler hands down. Absolute GOAT.

[@user-pz1xk5hy3w]

Now you need to review Sun Peaks & Big White!

[@josephrosner905]

i really love that u did this!! can u pls do stratton review next?

[@PeakRankings]

Stratton is coming soon!

[@josephrosner905]

thx!!

[@user-pz1xk5hy3w]

FINALLY!!!!

[@___consta___670]

Went last year and liked it a lot only downside was the lift lines over the weekend on the weekdays it was fine however

[@josiahsimmons9866]

Absolutely huge on my bucket list. This and Alta

[@dhowe5180]

I’ve skied every major resort in North America (western NA) and IMO whistler and altabird are at the top of the league table.

[@randomsockpuppet]

Never been to whistler but AltaBird is life changing

[@josiahsimmons9866]

@@randomsockpuppet Soon as I have the money... and maybe in a season or two, once I'm better at skiing and more confident on double diamonds... I'm definitely going for a week trip.

[@randomsockpuppet]

@@josiahsimmons9866 that’s exactly how I feel about Jackson- it’s an ultimate bucket list item for me, but I’d rather wait until I’m good enough to get the most out of the mountain before I go

[@ryane2047]

Been here 5 times. Had fun every time. I feel the ratings given here are appropriate.

[@PeakRankings]

Thank you Ryan!

[@bigslydoc]

It’s an amazing resort. Such great diversity and the snow whilst not the dry champagne of Alta or Niseko, is pretty nice for someone who grew up skiing in France and Switzerland. We were there for a week in our honeymoon in March 2010 and then two weeks in January 2013. Very accurate report. I reckon the FL hovered between 1000-1200m most of the times we were there and the trail map shows you they know it with the vast majority of terrain above that level. I guess it comes down to what you want from your holiday/vacation. We wanted our kids to have a winter wonderland resort experience for their first time on skis so we went to Big White this Feb/March. Whistler is a whole different affair, but just a great all round mountain. This footage brought back a lot of great memories. With how poor the Aussie Dollar to US dollar exchange rate is at the moment, next time we head back to ski in NA, it’ll almost certainly be to Canada, and it’s almost certainly be Whistler Blackcomb.

[@dootdoot1867]

Big white/silverstar are the best value proposition resort experience in North america imo.

[@bigslydoc]

@@dootdoot1867 Haven't been the Silverstar, but I was really impressed by Big White although we did get Big White Out for most of the 10 days we were there.

[@andrewlockhart841]

@@bigslydoc If you have the time I'd do all three of Sun Peaks, Big White, and Silver Star all are great mountains with close proximity. I'd also throw Revelstoke in there but its a bit further.

[@noahrobillard4462]

Moving there in 6 months 🔥

[@redjetsen1002]

Like Yogi Berra said, "No one goes there anymore, it's way too popular"

[@hopsterbb2571]

You want to go wait in long lines, whistler blackcomb is the place to go!

[@jeffreyk4345]

I went to Whistler 3 times last year, all non holiday weekdays, and the crowds were simply unbelievable. They hadn't opened the upper lifts and there was no way to escape the largest crowds I've ever seen at a ski resort. I'd MUCH rather go to Revelstoke.

[@jeffreyk4345]

Whistler-Blackcomb are awesome mountains with spectacular terrain, but also unbelievably busy with poor lift logistics and marginal snow quality. If we're considering ranking based on "on it's best day" I get it. But on an average day Whistler is kind of brutal.

[@jeffreyk4345]

If I'm going to make one big ski trip a year, book in advance for thousands of dollars, I'd easily choose Alta, Aspen, Revelstoke, etc.. before Whistler.

[@3XH1L]

@@jeffreyk4345 its not worth going on the weekends anymore, that alone makes it impossible to rank as a top resort

[@KolendoTV]

Funny, I went to WB last January, all non-holiday weekdays, and never waited more than 2 minutes to catch a lift. Did you go during March when different provinces have school breaks?

[@will3057]

Whistler is definitely my favorite place I've ever been. I couldn't recommend it anymore. Thank you for continuing to make many amazing videos and I hope we can see eroupen videos within the next few years.

[@alecwilson8743]

Try Japan

[@BoschVoyage]

Finally the review of the number 1 resort!!

[@emerald3331]

I will have to disagree, which I hate to say it. It's very, very big, which is a big plus and has a nice ski town. But, its major drawback, which it really can't help, is that it's near the coast and that its base receive many days of rain. (low elevation) You can put many rocky mountain ski resorts ahead of it, because of having better snow conditions and more clear days. P.S. I do realize you mentioned it in the video.

[@dhowe5180]

You have to watch the weather. But if you hit it on the right days WB is insanely good

[@emerald3331]

@@dhowe5180 Just like a lot of west coast ski resorts. Just hope a warm air mass from the pacific doesn't come in on the days you're planning to ski.

[@kaidenbraught4573]

Imo Whistlers terrain is so good it makes up for it, I’ve skiied Les Trois Valles in France and WB is still my favorite mountain period, imo it’s that good

[@PeakRankings]

Thanks for the comment! If snow quality and weather consistency are your priorities, there are better options out there.

[@reddottx]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@PeakRankingsI’ve started to use a personal weighting system where certain categories don’t exist. Facilities mean nothing to me as I’m there to ski and not eat $20 hamburgers and navigation can be figured out if it’s worthwhile. It’s the first five categories that I focus on. Snow/resiliency are mostly what I care about. I love Telluride and Crested Butte but rarely go because it’s hard to plan for months in advance since there may be an off year. Where WBC seems to stand out is lifts. Getting a 10 is something I may have to see for myself. From this list Lake Louise and Snowbird would be my standouts. Going to have to put LL on my bucket list.

[@peter1234930]

Great video, Whistler is definitely on the bucket list. Would be great to see a comparison with some of the very large European resorts (Chamonix, St. Anton, etc.).

[@garethonthetube]

Chamonix isn't very big, but it's an epic resort for hot skiers if the conditions are good. For large resorts, Val d'Isere/Tignes and the 3 Valleys are the ones to compare.

[@krentebol3754]

Great! If you all keep going to whistler, then I’ll keep going to the smaller, quieter and better resorts in bc

[@MOTOMOTO69420]

wb on top forever

[@sc100ott]

Whistler/Blackcomb definitely has fantastic scenery. I’ve been to the majority of destination resorts in western North America, and WBC tops my list for aesthetics, with Lake Louise a close 2nd. In the US, Snowmass was probably my favorite for scenery, but there are many others which are nearly on par (I’ve heard Telluride is amazing for scenery, but I haven’t been there yet). The drive from Vancouver to WBC, the “Sea to Sky Highway”, is also the most beautiful approach drive of any major resort. I think this review is spot-on. We visited in the spring, late March IIRC, and I was surprised how quickly the snow at the bottom melted. Our condo was ski in/ski out on the first day, but shuttle dependent by day 4. Still, a great trip.

[@dhowe5180]

Telluride gives WB a run for its money on scenery especially on the surrounding highways towards Ouray or to the south towards Cortez. Nothing beats Lk louise tho (at least in North America)

[@Bigredfitnessmoshe]

Personally, I think the drive to Lake Louise, or sunshine is nicer and easier drive

[@bipmix]

I lived in Van for 12 years and the decline in the snow conditions and the increase in price killed it for me. Ticket prices at US$200+ are inexcusable. Even on a good/powder snow day, getting fresh tracks was only available till about noon..the best parts for newbies was the free guided tours to the hidden places, available to all levels, and the variety of terrain is great. But if you want more reliable, and drier, snow and less crowds, (and far cheaper prices), Kickinghorse and the interior mountains are way better. Alta, JH and Crested Bute are also better for real snow hounds. One rarely mentioned place is Taos, with a 14k ft mountain, it is amazing when you get the snow.

[@Migueiii65]

100% AGREE

[@TheDmanMA]

went there week of march 4 -10th 2024...insane

[@joeyenniss9099]

I personally put snowbird and kicking horse tied as my number 1 but I understand they aren't everyones cup of tea lol. WBC is like a jack of all trades in my eyes so i totally see why people put it as their favorite

[@poshshredz]

You need to do nakiska in alberta

[@kevinjones4559]

Needs good weather. Been twice. Once -20⁰C and the other time it was so warm runs were slushy below 2000m.

[@theliltoni22]

Whistler is insane

[@user-fb9jy8rk7j]

IMO, for the over all ski destination experience, Telluride is tops. It literally has something for everyone. Including no lines!

[@PubieSaladx]

Need to rank Park City, UT!

[@yobb1n544]

Great video! Now the question is, which is better - Whistler or Blackcomb 😂

[@burninghops4449]

Great honest review of an incredible resort. The above treeline skiing is mind-blowing. Always variable conditions top to bottom make it an adventure. The village is so much better than almost any resort in the US. There are so many different restaurant options. I think it's the closest North American resort you can compare to the great European resorts based on all-around vacation satisfaction. 🍻

[@user-fb9jy8rk7j]

Have you been to Telluride?

[@burninghops4449]

@@user-fb9jy8rk7j yes I skied there in 2021. Awesome mountain and town with incredible views.

[@ReidSab]

How is it looking this season?

[@austinwestbrook3091]

Whistler blackcomb is my happy place. When the conditions aren’t good or the crowds are large I am able to get as equally excited for a day spent roaming the village. But when the conditions are good… there is simply no place I’d rather be

[@lbco5229]

Whichever mountain has the snow is the best. I skied Whistler and it was slush. Not the best that week.

[@hans.vbaalen]

It's a great place, but can get extremely crowdy with multiple choke points lifts and a relative short day skiing. If possible, avoid busy times, or prepare to wait up to 30 minutes for lifts multiple times a day (my longest wait ever skiing was there, 50 minutes to get onto 7th heaven.) It's almost cheaper to go skiing in the Alps, even in France you pay less than half price, and get more than double the acreage.

[@Skibbidyboobop]

Whistler is Disney World. Good for easterners that take week trips each winter. If you like more homegrown experiences, head south to Washington State and Oregon. Killer ski hills like Crystal and Bachelor are fantastic. No ski in ski out lodging though.

[@Fknheck]

If you know where to go you can get fresh tracks over a week after a storm dumps

[@juryacquittal]

Another thorough and detailed review from you guys. However, I thought Powder Mountain was the largest ski resort in North America as determined by in bounds skiable acreage. Anyways, the big vertical drop is misleading, as it is at Revelsoke as well. You normally ski with a 2000-2500 vertical drop which is very similar to other ski mountains. Also, it is annoying that there are normally 2-3 climate zones to the mountain that can make skiing the bottom half of the mountain miserable in the rain.

[@PeakRankings]

Thanks Michael! Powder Mountain’s 8,400-acre footprint claim is significantly misleading, as 3,200 of those acres are not open to the public (only accessible via guided tours) and an additional 2,000 acres are not lift served. So in reality, Whistler is a lot bigger.

[@juryacquittal]

I guess there is some trickery in play. Some ski mountains are more tricky than others, especially when ity comes to reporting snowfall.@@PeakRankings

[@dhowe5180]

You can ski the whole 5600 foot vertical at revelstoke in one go. I’ve done it. I think it can be done at whistler as well although it might me trickier to link runs. Re acreage, most ski areas measure it by their permitted acreage which is usually more than what they actually use.

[@biff2bart509]

@@dhowe5180 Easy to link top to bottom runs on WB: with three different bases, there are many ways to get from the alpine to the different areas of the village.

[@brandonwilliam2618]

Seems like this this the name brand version of park city/ canyons

[@aliasErEf]

Maybe but check the snow condition at the xmass period ….not always best ski conditions ( see dec 19, 2023 for example

[@dootdoot1867]

It's not great right now. Would wait till mid January

[@je5406]

Thats the case in all of the west

[@nico63323]

some nice terrain unless your in the lift lines on a powder day

[@joey3118]

I love the terrain at Whistler, and often visit when conditions are good. However, I would never commit to a Whistler trip well in advance. The risk of being rained out is just too high.

[@petes837]

7 for snow is very very generous

[@keithscothern3398]

it may not be the best quality but the base is usually deep and it snows all season not unusual to get snow in March

[@biff2bart509]

@@keithscothern3398 not usual to get snow in April / May! Last year, two massive dumps late April and early May!

[@Konformation07]

6:01 Why did you say Snoqualmie? Am I missing something?

[@PeakRankings]

We said “snow quality” lol

[@mrsi4mon]

Honestly so true about the lack of a lift or t-bar between 7th Heaven and Glacier. This needs to be addressed. 7th is out of control most days and a lot of the best terrain from 7th sends you down to Glacier... doesn't make a ton of sense, the way it's currently set up... 🤔

[@ryhky_15]

Do a review for Blue Mountain in ontario

[@misterfunnybones]

🤣

[@KolendoTV]

Let me save everyone some time. Perpetual long lines, 720 feet of vertical takes 2 minutes to ski down, half the people who go there can't ski/board well, unvarying and boring terrain, man made snow quickly turns to sheets of ice, and ski passes cost more than at Whistler (excluding regular lift tickets). Why bother making a video about such an unremarkable ski destination?

[@ryhky_15]

@@KolendoTV facts

[@joshnelson4704]

It is the Vegas of skiing, some people might love that and some might not. Crowded and expensive, with questionable weather.

[@ethanmartin2781]

3:40 “couloir” pronunciation fixed let’s gooo

[@champan250]

My elbow hurts watching this. The only time I ever broke any bone doing snowboard was in Whistler. One of those drizzle days turned the lower mountain into ice but the slope still filled with people and got someone smacked right into me from behind and I landed on my elbow

[@incognitoyoutubename1828]

I disagree. I live in the PNW and and visited multiple times. I do not enjoy Whistler on weekend days with good conditions or around long Canadian or US weekends. I have routinely waited 30-45min and sometimes close to 1h at Glacier or peak express. Even intermediate lifts get big lines on those days. Sure, if you come on the weekdays for a long vacation, sure, whistler is the best resort in America. But for the weekends, go to Alta instead. Same situation with the other flagship Epic resort, Vail. On paper looks amazing, un skiable on long weekends or when conditions are good on the weekend.

[@hasty_polar_bear]

Whistler also has the best kids program IMO.

[@Lukas-qf2uh]

I learned how to ski for real there. I wish I remembered the instructors name. He taught us hooligans, completely out of our element, how to ski backcountry. Parents were terrified when we told them what we'd been doing all day (in his defense, we begged nonstop for like three days before he finally let us do it).

[@troccy]

My son absolutely loves Whistler Kids in Creekside!

[@nwsportstilidie]

Number one you say.....Need a car to get from Seattle to you say. Well good thing I live in Seattle.

[@2204JCM]

Did they mention the $300 lift tickets?

[@jimfrazier8611]

"Best snow conditions" at Whistler-Blackcomb is kind of like saying "best surfing conditions" in Nebraska, and the weather kind of sucks too. But OMG the size and variety of lift-served terrain is insane, and the village is base-area perfection. Just don't make the mistake of staying at the Blackcomb Lodge. If you do, you'll find out why...

[@misterfunnybones]

If it snows, then prepare to meet every pow hound from Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, & Pemberton. Check this lift line from Saturday January 6,2024 after 42 cementimeters of coastal concrete: kzbin.info3zTTHosrelU?si=oDoHY4hXyr78Xv5R

[@SportNut1]

THEY SHUT DOWN THE SHOWCASE TBAR??!!!! WTF?!! WHY??!!! How the hell do you get into glacier bowl and the ice cave now?

[@dhowe5180]

They closed the horstman T bar, not showcase

[@misterfunnybones]

Showcase was last operated & closed at 2:46pm Sunday, Apr 16, 2023. They close it due to avalanche activity in the Spring, but I assure you it will be open again this season when weather permits. You can also hike into Blackcomb glacier when it's closed, but you need to have a trip plan & avy gear.

[@SportNut1]

Ohh my bad. The first thing i saw on the map image was the showcase when he mentioned t bar and i jumped. Thx for clarifying

[@danieltaylor3396]

WB sells garbage bags with their logo and arm and neck holes already cut. That's way to prepared for rain. OTOH WB has the best partying and ski-centric shopping in North America.

[@happy_run]

I agree if you are comparing the best days at each resort. On average whistler is not good to bo honest

[@tt55k]

If you do not mind heavy snow and unbearable long lines…

[@jamesreilly7684]

thanks for not combining alta and snowbird. jackson and whistler are where everyone should go

[@misterfunnybones]

Top to bottom rain events multiple times per season means destination skiing is a massive risk, unless you're only interested in the village party every night. Bring your wallet & patience; morning uploads on pow days mean Pemberton, Squamish, Vancouver, & Whistler populations in the lines & high alpine might be closed. On average over months Whistler is ok, but your average skier is better off spending a week going to Big White, Silver Star, Sun Peaks, Apex, or Revelstoke.

[@kiramuro]

3 words why it's not.. Rain,.. overcast, ... depression.

[@misterfunnybones]

& it's crowded...

[@ryhky_15]

First

[@gpaull2]

OMG we are so spoiled at Powder King…I see less people all day than you have in most single shots of this video. Fresh tracks for days after a snowfall and no lift lines.

[@piranniayt]

Agree with most of the points, but 8 for facilities is plain wrong (same score as Sunshine? Really?). You have 2 top buildings with all facilities, 4 mid mountains restaurants, 2 massive bases, ski in/out from several hotels and apartment complexes, peak2peak and base2base gondolas, etc...

[@August-cj7zv]

This aged well

[@ajf0092]

I just paid ~$450 US for 6 days skiing in the Alberg region of Austria. A larger area with more consistent conditions. And this is one of the most expensive lift tickets in Europe…I live on East Coast but North American prices are ridiculous

[@alabmourdinson2131]

I got 6 days at Whistler in late January last year for $415 and everything is basically 25% off in Canada if you’re coming from US with the exchange rate so not sure what your point is.

[@ajf0092]

@@alabmourdinson2131 my point is that for the same six days skiing at whistler, the price on their website is just under $1200 US. That’s almost three times the cost of Ski Arlberg in Austria. And I’m comparing one of the most expensive resorts in Europe to Whistler, which is not one of the most expensive in North America. It is a shame that skiing here is so ridiculously expensive

[@alabmourdinson2131]

No, with the most minor amount of planning where you buy a 6 day pass that you can use any days at Whistler it's ~$400. Or you can just buy the epic pass for $900 and ski as many days as you want. Yeah you're right though about one thing - if you want to act like a total gorb (which seems to be your mindset) oblivious to Vail/Alterra business model then you can just pay the in season window ticket prices and get your head busted. @@ajf0092

[@derekconstantino7759]

I like real powder. Not that hotpow

[@adkjfasldkf]

I don’t recommend Whistler to anyone. The mountain is amazing, but the crowding is insane even on off peak weekdays. I definitely don’t agree with the no lines on off peak weekdays. It makes skiing miserable. The conditions are often horrible below the mid station as well.

[@Pisgahmts]

Hard to justify going 2x the distance to get there for skiing awful snow.

[@earving3245]

Next time start with location

[@anonymous134y]

So many mountains in Austria re better too :(

[@indorseable]

Whistler is awesome except for of a few things: 1. Mega international douchebags conglemerate on the mountain that are not seen at the same frequency at other North American ski resorts. 2. Crazy lines on popular lifts.

[@legendstatusxtwitch6967]

Lift lines make this video invalid

[@spottedmahn]

Really? Bad/long? What time of year?