Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
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About Whistler Blackcomb
Village 681 m. Facts: verified.
A ski resort with its village at 681 m and its top at 2,279 m. It has 299 km of runs and 36 lifts, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. The runs drop 1,630 m, from 2,279 m to 649 m. For beginners and families: 67% of the km of runs are green or blue (beginner to intermediate). For experts: 99 km of advanced, expert and freeride runs. Within 5 km of the village: a public pool, an ice rink, a sports or leisure centre, a ski school and childcare. It is usually in season from December to April. The snow is usually deepest in April, about 3.9 m at the top (2,279 m). For skiers the best months are usually January, February, March and December, with about 7 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Whistler.
Whistler Blackcomb is a ski resort located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. By many measures, it is the largest ski resort in North America and has the greatest uphill lift capacity. It features the Peak 2 Peak Gondola for moving between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains at the top. Attendance at Whistler Blackcomb often surpasses two million visitors a year.
From the Wikipedia article Whistler Blackcomb, shortened. Text CC BY-SA 4.0.
The ski area
Runs from 649 m to 2,279 m: 1,630 m of vertical. 299 km of runs and 36 lifts, as mapped on OpenStreetMap for Whistler Blackcomb.
| Beginner | 2.2 km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 74 km |
| Intermediate | 123 km |
| Advanced | 95 km |
| Expert | 3.4 km |
| Not graded | 1.2 km |
| Gondolas and cable cars | 9 |
|---|---|
| Chairlifts | 17 |
| Drag lifts | 1 |
| Magic carpets | 9 |
Measured along each mapped run, so it can differ from the resort's own figure. Ski area data © OpenSkiMap.org and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
For families
67% of the km of runs are green or blue (beginner to intermediate).
Within 5 km of the village:
- a public pool: Pan Pacific Heated Pool, 0.1 km
- an ice rink: Whistler Ice Rink, 0.7 km
- a sports or leisure centre: Meadow Park Sports Centre, 4.1 km
- a ski school: Core Ski & Snowboard Camps, 0.2 km
- childcare: Teddy Bear Daycare, 0.6 km
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From Chicago: about 10 h 30 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), direct.
See flights ORD → YVR · Skyscanner from about £220 returnAdGetting there. 2 h 45 from the airport to Whistler Blackcomb.
Accommodation.
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Hire, lessons and lift passes.
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Lifts closed for the season. They usually open about 25 November.
Forecast
The score, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Fresh72 h | Depthtop, mid, base | Coldestat top | Windat top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0.4 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -5°C | wind, 3 knots |
| Mon 19Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0.4 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -2°C | wind, 3 knots |
| Tue 20Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0.4 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -2°C | wind, 5 knots |
| Wed 21Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0.4 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 1°C | wind, 5 knots |
| Thu 22Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0.4 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -2°C | wind, 7 knots |
| Fri 23Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0.4 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -6°C | wind, 4 knots |
| Sat 24Oct | 0, poor | 2 cm | 0.4 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -6°C | wind, 10 knots |
| Sun 25Oct | 0, poor | 2 cm | 0.4 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -7°C | wind, 8 knots |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to.
Snow by month
| Month | Base681 m | Mid1,480 m | Top2,279 m | Coldestat the top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul | 0.1 m | 0.3 m | 0.2 m | 6°C |
| Oct | 0.1 m | 0.1 m | 0.1 m | -4°C |
| Nov | 1.0 m | 1.1 m | 1.1 m | -9°C |
| Dec | 2.0 m | 2.1 m | 2.2 m | -11°C |
| Jan | 2.8 m | 3.0 m | 3.1 m | -11°C |
| Feb | 3.3 m | 3.5 m | 3.6 m | -13°C |
| Mar | 3.5 m | 3.7 m | 3.8 m | -10°C |
| Apr | 3.5 m | 3.8 m | 3.9 m | -7°C |
| May | 2.6 m | 2.9 m | 3.0 m | -2°C |
| Jun | 1.3 m | 1.8 m | 1.9 m | 1°C |
Typical snow on the ground in the village, halfway up and at the top: the middle value over 2016 to 2025, from ERA5-Land reanalysis at the grid cell nearest each height. Not a forecast, and not the groomed pistes: resorts make snow lower down.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Mon 19 Oct, leaving from Chicago. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Direct flight ORD to YVR, then 2h 45 by road. About 10h 30 door to door
- Tue 20 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Wed 21 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Thu 22 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Fri 23 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Sat 24 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Direct flight ORD to YVR, then 2h 45 by road. About 10h 30 door to door
Rough cost
About £1,070–£1,800 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return ORD to YVR, estimated from distance and season, 3 airlines on the route, with a hold bag | £220–£450 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Transfer | shared airport transfer, return | £70–£120 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £135–£220 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £155–£290 |
| Lift pass | 5 days | £325–£435 |
| Ski hire | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £130–£220 |
| Total | £1,070–£1,800 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
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