Sea to Sky, British Columbia
Whistler Blackcomb
Two linked mountains north of Vancouver, large enough that most skiers and snowboarders only see part of it in a season. Best planned as a full day or an overnight rather than a quick after-work lap.
The big destination day or weekend, with terrain for every ability.
Mountain stats
- Vertical
- 1,609 m / 5,280 ft
- Skiable area
- 3,307 ha / 8,171 acres
- Lifts
- 36
- Runs
- 200+
- Terrain mix
- Easiest 20% · More difficult 35% · Most difficult 25% · Experts only 20%
- Season
- 2026/27: opens November 20, 2026 (closing date not yet announced; check before you travel)
Source: resort site · last updated October 9, 2026 · Trail map →
Season passes
- Epic Pass · Epic Day Pass: 1-7 total days, usable across listed resorts · Peak dates excluded unless the peak-dates option is bought · 2026/27 Official Epic Pass page →
- Epic Pass · Epic Local Pass: 10 total days, shared with Vail and Beaver Creek · Nov 27-28, 2026; Dec 26-31, 2026; Jan 16, 2027; Feb 13-14, 2027 · 2026/27 Official Epic Pass page →
- Epic Pass · Epic Pass: Unlimited · No blackout dates · 2026/27 Official Epic Pass page →
Nearest town guide
Whistler
The corridor's big mountain destination. Ski Whistler Blackcomb, go heli-skiing and cat skiing in the Coast Mountains, or tour into the backcountry with a guide.
Explore Whistler →
Trail map
We do not redraw resort maps. This is the mountain's own map, kept current by the resort.
Terrain and ability
- Beginner: dedicated learning areas and long green runs on both mountains, so a first day does not have to mean one short slope.
- Intermediate: the widest choice of the local mountains. Long groomed cruisers let you build mileage without committing to steep terrain.
- Advanced and expert: alpine bowls, steeps and trees once the upper mountain is open.
Long flat traverses and connector runs are a real factor here. Snowboarders often prefer a slightly stiffer setup for the distance covered.
Getting there
- Roughly a two hour drive from Vancouver on Highway 99, longer in winter weather.
- Winter tyres or chains are required on Highway 99 in winter. Check road conditions before leaving.
- Paid day lots at the base areas, plus scheduled coach services from Vancouver. Book ahead on weekends and holidays.
Tickets and passes
- Lift tickets and season passes are sold by the resort. Advance online purchase is usually cheaper than the window.
- Multi-resort passes cover this mountain. Check the current terms on the official site before buying a single day.
We do not list prices. Official tickets and passes →
Access for 2026/27: Epic Pass or resort season pass
- On the Epic Pass for 2026/27. The full Epic Pass gives unlimited days here; Epic Local and Epic Day products give limited days with blackout dates.
- Not on the Ikon Pass. Confirm current day counts and blackout dates on the official Epic page before you buy.
Official Epic Pass information →Compare Epic, Ikon and resort passes →
Official season passes
- Sold as a multi resort season pass rather than a single mountain pass, so it covers days beyond Whistler Blackcomb.
- Early season pricing closes well before opening day. Check the official page for current deadlines and terms.
Passes are sold by the resort, and we do not list prices or take a cut. Official season passes →
Rentals, lessons and family
- Full rental and demo fleets at the base, plus group and private lessons for every age.
- Family friendly: childcare, kids programmes and gentle terrain on both mountains.
- Renting in Vancouver before you drive up can save time on a busy morning.
Conditions and webcams
Snow, lift status and webcams change hour to hour, so they stay with the resort.
Check official resort conditions →Lift and terrain status →Official webcams →
Local shops & services
Whistler shops in our directory:
- Comor - Go Play Outside · Comor Whistler
- FanatykCo Ski & Cycle
- Prior Snowboards & Skis (factory showroom)
- The Circle Snowboard Shop
A shop listing shows what a shop offers, not confirmed availability.
Beyond the resort day
Heli and cat operators in this area. Dates, programs and booking stay with the operator.
- Powder Mountain Heli-Skiing: heli skiing →
- Powder Mountain Cat Skiing: cat skiing →
- Whistler Heli-Skiing: heli skiing →
- Phantom Heli-Skiing: heli skiing →
- Altus Mountain Guides: guided ski touring and avalanche courses →
- Canada West Mountain School: avalanche courses and guided ski touring →
- Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures: guided ski touring and avalanche courses →
- Extremely Canadian: guided ski touring →
- Whistler Olympic Park guided snowshoe tours: private guided snowshoe tours →
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