Whistler Ski Resort Facts
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.
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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