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Whistler Skiing and Snowboarding
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Largest ski area on the continent, with 7,071 acres
of skiable terrain, more than 200 trails and 12 massive alpine bowls,
including three glaciers.
Greatest vertical rise ski mountains in North America, with Blackcomb
rising one vertical mile (5,280 feet/1609 metres), and Whistler rising
5,020 feet/1530 metres.
Fast access to the alpine from five separate mountain bases, all five
minutes from each other and all equipped with high-speed lifts:
15 high-speed lifts (12 quad chairs and three gondolas) in a total
system of 33 - the most extensive high-speed lift system in the world.
#1 Ratings - Whistler has received top ratings from the world's premier
publications such as Ski Magazine, Skiing Magazine, and the Daily
Telegraph UK which rated Whistler "Best Ski Resort in the World 2000 &
2001". Also Mountain Sports and Living Magazine declared Whistler the
'Number One Ski Resort in North America' 1992, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
and CNN.com named it the "Number One Ski Destination" in 2002.
5,213 rooms within 500 metres of Whistler/Blackcomb's ski lifts, to make
Whistler Village, Upper Village and Whistler Creekside the most
slopeside lodging in North America.
An average annual snowfall of 30 feet (10 metres), complemented by
extensive snowmaking systems.
In the 2001/2002 winter season, Whistler/Blackcomb boasts a long ski
season, running from November 22, 2001 through to April 21,2002. Summer
skiing on Blackcomb Mountain continues until the beginning of August.
Charming pedestrian-only village featuring approximately 207 distinctive
shops and national retail stores, and 96 restaurants, lounges and
nightclubs. Many options for apres-ski! Excellent value for your dollar
on everything from accommodations to lift tickets to gourmet meals.
A variety of other winter activities including cross-country skiing, ice
skating, heli-skiing, swimming, mountaintop sightseeing, snowshoeing,
paragliding, snowmobiling, flightseeing, sleigh rides, spa/massage
services, and fishing.
And the warmest service you'll find anywhere - Whistler Resort is North
America's friendliest destination. Also, Whistler is an English speaking
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