Whistler in terms of sheer scale has to be the best ski resort I've yet visited. Between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, the skiable area is simply vast. On the right day, skiing in Whistler can beat anything anywhere in the world.
For beginners, Whistler mountain in particular is easily accessible, with easily found green runs running from top to bottom. They tend to be well groomed and thanks to pistes hugely outnumbering lifts, sparsely populated. The ski school too is effective for most levels, and offer several courses at quite reasonable prices.
For more advanced skiers though, Whistler comes into it's own. Seventh Heaven, Peak and Symphony chairs offer access to some awesome bowls and powder fields, as well as easy hikes to remarkable off piste.
There are disadvantages however. On weekends and public holidays, queues can be quite ridiculous, especially in the mid morning. Lift tickets are also hardly cheap if one is staying for a week or more.
The weather can also be very variable - the mountains are subject to coastal weather patterns, so what brings powder one day can bring zero visibility and rain the next. You really can't bet everything on the weather forecast.
All in all I'd recommend Whistler immensely - it is a huge ski resort that caters to pretty much all the skiing you can imagine. Visitors however should be properly prepared - goggles are essential, as is a reasonable selection of clothing. Whistler is not really a resort for casual lounging in the sun.
welcome to viao, not a bad start, you will find reading other reviews will help you expand on yours.
RichPrice 11.02.2007 11:27
Welcome to ciao, a helpful first review, but I think that your Review needs a lot more information and detail to justify a higher rating. IVnfo coverring everything from cost, to detail about the various runs, to catering, to customer service etc I think that you need to write every product Review as if you’re writing for someone who has virtually no knowledge of what you’re reviewing. You might find it helpful if you read and rate some other peoples’ reviews (especially those that have been rated VH or E). It might give you an idea of the sort of things you need to include. It might also be helpful if you had a look at the Ciao guides to writing Reviews and Rating I found them really useful. If I can be of any help feel free to put a note in my gb. Rich
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Advantages: Two excellent mountains, plenty of snow, night life, wonderful people, wonderful food, excellent accomidation, plently of room on the slopes Disadvantages: Expensive, very long distance and traveling time
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Advantages: Friendly, informative, good snow, excellent skiing, cheap meals, quick moving queues Disadvantages: long journey and price of flight, we had to get a bus to the lifts
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