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Whistler and Blackcomb rise up a mile above sea-level and accesses over 7,000 acres of awesome mountain terrain. The mountains offer a combined 12 bowls, 3 glaciers and over 200 marked trails. From challenging mogul fields to secluded tree skiing to groomed-to-perfection cruising runs, Whistler Blackcomb caters to all abilities. At Whistler ski resort you'll find everything from beginner runs at the top of every lift, to double black diamond runs in unbelievable places.

Whistler Blackcomb Stats
Average Snowfall 360 inches/30 feet/9.14 metres per year
Total Terrain 3,307 hectares/8,171 acres
Trails 200 +
Longitude/Latitude 50° latitude, 122° longitude
Mountain Restaurants 18 and a total of 6540 restaurant seats
Highest Lift Accessed Elevation 2284 metres/7494 feet
Whistler Village Elevation 675 metres/2,214 feet
Creekside Base Elevation 653 metres/2140 feet
Number of Lifts 33
Hourly Lift Capacity 59007 skiers per hour


Whistler VS Blackcomb
  Whistler Blackcomb
Vertical 1,530 metres
5,020 feet
1,609 metres
5,280 feet
Top Elevation 2182 metres
7160 feet
2284 metres
7494 feet
Skiable Terrain 4,757 acres
1,925 hectares
3,414 acres
1382 hectares
Terrain 20%/55%/25% 15%/55%/30%
Trails 100+ 100+
Total Number of Lifts 16 including;
2 high-speed gondolas
6 high-speed quads
2 triple chairs
1 double chair
5 surface lifts
17 including;
1 high-speed gondola
6 high-speed quads
3 triple chairs
7 surface lifts
Total Hourly Lift Capacity 29,895 29,112
Longest Run 11 km / 7 miles
Burnt Stew down Green Line and Upper to Lower Olympic
11 km / 7 miles
Green Road down Easy out
On Mountain Restaurants 9 including;
Garibaldi Lift Co.
Chic Pea
The Roundhouse Lodge
Steeps Grill
Dusty's Bar & Grill
Dusty's Backside
Harmony Hut
Raven's Nest
9 including;
The Wizard Grill
Merlin's
18 Below
Horstman Hut
Crystal Hut
Glacier Creek
Glacier Byte
Rendezvous
Christine's
Snowmaking 87 hectares
215 acres
142 hectares
350 acres
Park & Pipe Facilities 1 halfpipe, 1 park 2 halfpipes, 1 park
Summer skiing/riding n/a June 9 to August 3, 2003


Individual Mountain Stats
  Whistler Blackcomb
Vertical 1,530 metres 5,020 feet 1,609 metres 5,280 feet
Top Elevation 2182 metres 7160 feet 2284 metres 7494 feet
Skiable Terrain 3657 acres 1480 hectares 3414 acres 1382 hectares
Terrain Type (beg. / int. / adv.) 20% / 55% / 25% 15% / 55% / 30%
Trails 100+ 100+
Total Number of Lifts 16 including:
2 high-speed gondolas
6 high-speed quads
2 triple chairs
1 double chair
5 surface lifts
17 including:
1 high-speed gondola
6 high-speed quads
3 triple chairs
7 surface lifts
Total Hourly Lift Capacity 29,895 29,112
Longest Run 11 km/7 miles:
Burnt Stew down Green Line and Upper to Lower Olympic
11 km/ 7 miles
Green Road down Easy out
On Mountain Restaurants 9 including:
Garibaldi Lift Co.
Chic Pea
The Roundhouse Lodge
Steeps Grill
Dusty's Bar & Grill
Dusty's Backside
Harmony Hut
Raven's Nest
9 including:
The Wizard Grill
Merlin's
18 Below
Horstman Hut
Crystal Hut
Glacier Creek
Glacier Byte
Rendezvous
Christine's
Snowmaking 87 hectares 215 acres 142 hectares 350 acres
Park & Pipe Facilities 1 halfpipe, 1 park 2 halfpipes, 1 park
Summer skiing/riding n/a June 9 to August 3, 2003

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