Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort. Whistler blackcombs average annual snowfall, based on the previous 10 years of data, is 1,164cm. In our opinion, although the resort has become a worldclass year. Whistler snowfall stats and temperature profiles yearround to assist with your holiday. The godfather of freeskiing recaps the variable 201415 winter in the video below, and he doesnt give this ski season high marks. Whether youre looking for a legendary ski trip or incredible hiking trails across captivating scenery, whistler is a topnotch choice for your next holiday. The new gondola will be ready to ride on whistlers opening day, november 27, 2014. Climate data for whistlerblackcomb ski resort for 2012, 201415, and 201516 ski seasons. Mike douglas has lived in whistler for 25 years because his own experience has proven that this is one of the snowiest and bestest places to live, period. The 2014 winter season at whistler resort in beautiful british columbia, canada has been awesome so far. As the 201920 ski season is kicking off, nick has given us an insight as to how things looked 25 years ago. Whistler blackcomb also features the peak 2 peak gondola which is the highest and longest unsupported cable car span in the world. Whistlers ski resort becomes home to so many celebs in the winter months.
Ski whistler 202021 whistler, canada skiing holidays. Western ski resorts debrief after worst season in recent memory. And discover adventure on a scale unlike anything youve ever seen. The cold temperatures have brought several feet of snow that now covers the resort and provides excellent outdoor activities for everyone. Official site for whistler blackcomb ski resort in whistler, bc canada. Click compare at the top left to see a seasonoverseason comparison of whistler blackcomb snowfall. The whistler blackcomb olympic ski resort consists of two mountains. Black tie ski rentals of whistler ski rental delivery made easy. Canada west ski areas association members attend whistler conference. Awards whistler blackcomb award whistler blackcomb.
Incorporated as the resort municipality of whistler rmow, it has a permanent population of approximately 11,854, plus a larger but. Check out the ski resort historical snowfall using the graph. Whistlers enviable average snowfall of almost 12 metres elongates the skiing season from november until early may and gives more opportunity for low season availability. Whistler blackcomb is run by a man named david brownlie who is very aware of the spring season problems on blackcomb mountain when the freestyle and beginner groups of resort visitors are forced into the same area. May 26, 2014 at five seconds past 11, however, the first shot ski got taken down amidst cheers and some kind of electric siren and gaper day 2014 was officially on. Whistler blackcomb opening early for 20142015 ski season. Half term in whistler makes an excellent change from the european resorts theres a huge ski area to roam without the school holiday crowds and with februarys average snowfall at 158cm, youre in for a treat. Best time to ski whistler when is the best time to ski whistler.
Whistler blackcomb offers guests award winning adventure unlike any other. However, if your still undecided about which resort to go to, i hope this guide to doing a season in whistler helps. At five seconds past 11, however, the first shotski got taken down amidst cheers and some kind of electric siren and gaper day 2014 was officially on. Whistler blackcomb is a ski resort located in whistler, british columbia, canada. Whistler blackcomb will be opening 5 days early for the 20142015 ski season. The duffey lake road is known for notorious bushwacking in the early season and people will generally wait until whistler mountain opens to ski the musical bumps rather than hiking up the arduous singing pass. Whistler, bc, may 14, 2014 prnewswire whistler blackcomb holdings inc. One thing i would say about whistler in general is to allow for jet lag at either side of the holiday. A guide to doing a season in whistler with an average snowfall of 10 metres each season whistler is among the most popular destinations in the world, whether for a weeklong holiday or for those going for a season long experience. Whistler blackcombs 20062007 season saw doppelmayr construct the symphony express, a high speed quad that begins towards the bottom of the symphony amphitheater and carries riders to. Whistler season dates to plan your trip whistler season. Heres our cheatsheet for apres ski eating, from oyster happy hour to local elk tartare. Jul 22, 20 3 months of footage edited into a 7 minute video for your enjoyment. The plans include increasing the seating capacity by roughly 34 percent with an additional 250 seats as well as other related facility upgrades.
Whistler blackcombs 20062007 season saw doppelmayr construct the symphony express, a high speed quad that begins towards the bottom of the symphony amphitheater and carries riders to the top of piccolo. Let loose in celebrations that electrify an entire village. The godfather of freeskiing recaps the variable 2014 15 winter in the video below, and he doesnt give this ski season high marks. The latest whistler blackcomb snow report shown below was updated on 17 apr 2020. These dates are subject to change at whistler blackcombs discretion based on weather and snowfall. Skiing and snowboarding in whistler tourism whistler. Whistler blackcomb is pleased to announce a price freeze on last springs rates for both season passes and edge cards, as well as new. Find big savings with whistler accommodation deals and packages for any budget, so you can look forward to experiencing all that whistler village and the mountains have to offer. Its no doubt true that spending a season in some of canadas other ski resorts would also be an awesome experience and might offer a bit more of a genuine canadian experience, and less of the tourist traffic that whistler gets. Today, whistler blackcomb averages 2 million visitors during the ski season, but another 2. Graham watts nate torhjem mark keetch paul keetch videographers.
Whistler village community is located right at the base. Book whistler lift tickets, activities and accommodation together to ensure the lowest prices of the season. This year, our ski product manager nick is celebrating his 25th work anniversary with ski independence. Get the lowdown on important whistler season dates. May 14, 2014 whistler, bc, may 14, 2014 prnewswire whistler blackcomb holdings inc. Whistlers ski resort becomes home to so many celebs in. Were here to help you make the process easy as possible, and save you money. Gaper day is how whistler celebrates the last day of ski season. However, if your still undecided about which resort to go to, i.
Whistlers ski resort becomes home to so many celebs in the. This breathtakingly beautiful resort is surrounded by pristine glaciers, glades and valleys with mountains that rise up toward the heavens. The west coast was particularly bad, with most california and pacific northwest areas receiving less than half normal snowfall. When does the whistler ski season start 2014 whistler forum. Whats new in whistler whistler blackcomb updates vail resorts announces key capital investments for 202021 in early december, vail resorts announced plans to expand rendezvous lodge restaurant on the top of blackcomb mountain. When the data from the difficult 201415 ski season shakes out, it will show b. North americas premier four season mountain resort, whistler and blackcomb are. The official opening and closing dates for whistler blackcomb, british columbia for current and past seasons. The resort boasts a mix of chaletstyle apartments, inns, lodges and condos, and pedestrianfriendly streets, the whole. Get the most out of your whistler vacation by combining accommodation, lift tickets and other activities to create the perfect package for your needs. In addition to snow history, you can also view the mountains base depth by selecting it from the dropdown. If youre jonesing for turns, tighten your bootstraps and hit up the backcountry. The mountain collective adds a new partner destination for 201415 ski season. These dates change each year, and can sometimes be changed during the course of the season.
Whistler blackcomb mountain updates for the winter 1415 season. Whistler, bc march 30, 2015 with the official change of the seasons whistler blackcomb is rolling out its best deals on season passes and edge cards for its 50th anniversary season, winter 2015. This ski resort, the largest in north america, is located 2 hours north of vancouver. Discover the perfect seasonal alpine town, where the ski season flows into spring and summertime activities ride into autumn. Ski resort whistler blackcomb skiing whistler blackcomb. Rated again and again as north americas best ski resort, whistler has it all. This was a soggy december day at whistlerblackcomb ski resort, and the rain wasnt helping the.
My son was out there for a few months and is going back next season. The team has extensively tested the ski resort covering 18 evaluation criteria during the 202014 season. Whistler and blackcomb are two sidebyside mountains and when combined offer over 200 runs, 8171 acres. Blackcomb mountain will close a month early whistler. Top graph describes mean daily temperature c for the. We have season passes so im not sure how that would get treated with insurance but if i dont ski again we will certainly check it out. A guide to doing a season in whistler nonstop snow. With a break in the weather last week, whistler blackcomb took advantage of a golden opportunity and sent an all star group of team athletes into the blackcomb. The ski resort whistler blackcomb has been rated as a 5star ski resort by, the largest ski resort test portal in the world. Whistler s enviable average snowfall of almost 12 metres elongates the skiing season from november until early may and gives more opportunity for low season availability.
Start by perusing the ski industrys largest collection of whistler blackcomb lodging deals. Ski packages whistler, canada whistler is the largest, most exciting skiing and boarding destination in canada. The team has extensively tested the ski resort covering 18 evaluation criteria during the 20 2014 season. Keep an eye on the whistler season website and facebook page for news and updates. Snow reports are provided regularly throughout the ski season courtesy of our own network of ski resort managers, the skiclub of great britain and skiresort service international gmbh. Whistler s ski resort becomes home to so many celebs in the winter months. Whistler ski guides guided ski tours and instruction.
You can also see our whistler web cams, photos, snow reports, live weather and everything else to help plan your whistler. Whistler ski season ends with gaper day 2014 the whistler. Stay and ski deals and activity packages are available now through tourism whistler online or by calling 1. Stay and ski packages include accommodation and discounted lift tickets for the 201920 winter season. A season in whistler is like no other and if youre planning a ski season in canada this winter, the chances are whistler is already at the top of your list. Located on the west coast of canada whistler has everything a ski destination should, with its dramatic scenery of rough uneven peaks, deep glaciers and dense forests. Working a ski season in whistler by bunac on season workers. Below is an approximate outline of the lift calendar, winter and summer, along with the important dates for 2014. To see how much snow whistler blackcomb got last ski season or any ski season dating back to 20092010, click the corresponding tab. Winters 201415 vs 201516 michael pidwirny university of british. Western ski resorts debrief after worst season in recent. Over 200 trails spread between two peaks whistler and blackcomb mountains and linked by the famous peak2peak gondola, the resort has become the pride and joy of canadas pacific north west. Click compare at the top left to see a season over season comparison of whistler blackcomb snowfall. Did you know that 55 percent of tourists come to whistler in summer.
I remember overhearing a conversation between a colleague of mine at canski, the ski shop where i worked for most of the year that i spent in whistler, and a customer a brit i think who was on holiday. Back in august 1994 when i started with ski independence the world was a very, very different place. I use cheques at times as well and some customers still pay by cheque but i am fearful that it may be a cheque is in the mail scenario for gareth. Between november 1 and march 1 this ski season, whistler blackcomb has seen only 470 centimetres of snow, below the 547 that had fallen by this time in 2014, which was itself an historically low snow year. Whistler blackcomb mountain statistics elevation, annual snow fall. Apr 30, 2015 mike douglas has lived in whistler for 25 years because his own experience has proven that this is one of the snowiest and bestest places to live, period. Just because almost anything tastes good after a long day slaloming through the snow in whistler, british columbia, doesnt mean you have to settle for subpar supper in this mountainside resort town. Jan 07, 2014 just because almost anything tastes good after a long day slaloming through the snow in whistler, british columbia, doesnt mean you have to settle for subpar supper in this mountainside resort town. When does the whistler ski season start 2014 whistler. Whistler blackcomb consistently offers the most reliable snow conditions. Whistler blackcomb is nothing if not the worlds most wellrounded resort. Several new twobedroom suites will appeal to families and groups of friends traveling together on ski vacations or summer holidays.
The two mountains, whistler and blackcomb, rise up a mile out of the valley. Heading to mexico end of november for a wedding and thought while we are over that way we would do a week of skiing at whistler in the first week of december. While whistler village is certainly less busy in october, and the weather might not be quite as attractive as peak season, whistlers slow season is really anything but. When you choose to set foot on winters hallowed grounds, you choose to have a story to tell. Climate data for whistlerblackcomb ski resort for 2012, 201415, and 2015 16 ski seasons. Who knows what the 20142015 ski season will hold, but if youre like us, youre. How much snow did whistler blackcomb get this ski season and over the last several seasons. Plan and book whistler vacations including lift tickets, ski and snowboard rentals, ski and snowboard school and whistler hotels, lodging and condos. Ski with the best all whistler ski guides are certified by the association of canadian mountain guides acmg, and are locals who know where the best snow is and where there are no crowds. The lift was installed ahead of the 202014 winter season in the same location as the existing quad lift. Early season skiing in whistler mountain skills academy. Shadow got refunds just on the days his wife and daughters didnt ski from whistler blackcomb i didnt know you could do that.