Whistler Blackcomb Winter Tip Sheet 2025-26
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THE WHISTLER BLACKCOMB EXPERIENCE:
Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia is North America’s largest ski resort offering year-round adventure for all ages and skill levels. Powder hounds, glade lovers and groomer aficionados won’t want to miss big mountain skiing and riding as winter brings an unmatched variety of terrain. With more than 8,000 skiable acres, 200+ runs, 16 alpine bowls and three glaciers, all serviced by 35 lifts - including the one-of-a-kind PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, there's something for everyone.
SHARED TERRITORIES: LIL’WAT NATION AND SQUAMISH NATION:
Whistler Blackcomb operates on the shared unceded territories of the Lil'wat Nation and Squamish Nation who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. Our team has deep gratitude for the opportunity to live and work in this beautiful place, colonially known as Whistler. This is a gift that is shared with both the Lil̓wat7úl and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh. We encourage all guests of the resort to visit our friends at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for an opportunity to respectfully learn about these lands, their people and culture.
NEW THIS SEASON:
The Year of Celebrations: Get ready to carve into winter like never before, with the 60th Anniversary of Whistler Mountain. It’s a celebration of the bold spirit, iconic terrain, and deep Canadian roots of North America’s largest mountain resort. Join us as we honour the athletes, Olympians, pioneers, and visionaries who shaped Whistler Blackcomb, through stories that highlight the people, places, and moments that define it. It’s all part of a year of notable milestones, including:
- Blackcomb Mountain’s 45th Anniversary.
- The 40th Anniversary of the Peak to Valley Race: One of Whistler’s most iconic alpine races and the longest GS race of its kind on the planet.
- The 45th anniversary of Whistler Heli-Skiing.
- The 30th anniversary of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival.
Explore Wonder Routes, a curated network of trails, waypoints, and stops designed to help guests uncover the hidden gems of Whistler Blackcomb in the winter. Whether the goal is to take in the best mountain views, to find the hidden powder stashes, to enjoy mellow blue runs, visit the family-oriented runs, or hit every après spot - the seven Wonder Routes provides something for everyone. And just in time for an Olympic year, explore the Gold Medal Route — an intermediate-to-advanced trail tracing the legacy of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, from the Dave Murray Downhill to Whistler Creekside’s Timing Flats, where a sign honors the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games gold medalists, alongside the original Olympic rings. Each route follows a colour-coded path with turn-by-turn directions, guiding you through stunning viewpoints and landmarks for a seamless, accessible experience tailored to any type of skier/snowboarder.
Make Your Trip to Whistler EPIC: If there was ever a season to have Whistler Blackcomb on your winter bucket list, this is the one as the resort gets ready to celebrate the milestone 60th anniversary of Whistler Mountain, along with several other marquee milestones, moments, and experiences in 2026. Unlock your access to Whistler Blackcomb and Go Beyond this winter with the Epic Pass, the best value on skiing and riding with a variety of season-long and day-pass options on sale for a limited time this fall. Epic Pass Holders also get the best benefits including 20% off on-mountain food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals and more. Plus, Epic Pass Holders can now be the friend with the benefits with half-off lift tickets for friends and family via the new Epic Friend Tickets perk. Skiing and riding are always better with friends, so rally your crew to Whistler this winter and make it Epic. Learn more about pass options and benefits at www.epicpass.com.
YOUR PHONE IS YOUR ACCESS TO THE LIFTS WITH THE MY EPIC APP:
No more scrambling to find your pass in the morning or worrying about which jacket pocket you left it in because with the My Epic app, your phone is now your access to the lifts. The ultimate in ease and convenience to get you ready to go and on the snow, the Mobile Pass uses low-energy Bluetooth technology that lets you scan at the lift hands-free. Just open the app, secure your phone in your pocket, and ride! In addition to Mobile Pass, the app also offers features including real-time lift line status, interactive trail maps, and new this season at Whistler Blackcomb, My Epic Assistant, powered by advanced AI and resort experts to help answer questions and provide information at your fingertips.
MAP OUT YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB:
A variety of on-mountain dining options will once again be available to guests this season, including expanded menus at quick-serve lodges. At the Horstman Hut, guests can enjoy a European-style selection of sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels, and mustards. Glacier Creek Lodge will continue offering the improved menu introduced last year, featuring taco, Italian, and fish and chips stations, alongside their famous ramen. Chic Pea Hut will see the return of its cinnamon buns and Montreal smoked meat sandwiches, while Ollie’s Hut will once again serve up its iconic grilled cheese sandwiches. Whistler Blackcomb is proud to continue to offer signature dishes, like the famous fully loaded buttermilk waffles at the Crystal Hut, and to provide elevated experiences at Steeps Grill and Wine Bar and the Corona Mountaintop Lodge in the Roundhouse. As always, Christine’s will be serving up world-class fine dining with jaw-dropping views in the Rendezvous Lodge. Guests will see the return of regionally inspired Indigenous dishes created in partnership with the culinary team at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and available at Merlin’s (base of Blackcomb) and the Raven’s (top of Creekside Gondola).
APRÈS EVERY DAY:
In the valley, GLC, Merlin’s, and Dusty’s will all return with their famous après and great menu selection. Our team is working on more activations with DJs, bands and entertainment to bring them back to life for this upcoming season. Already confirmed for this season are local-favourite band, The Harifarmers, performing at Merlin’s Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and at Dusty’s on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
CLASSIC ON-HILL EVENTS ARE BACK IN FULL FORCE:
Whistler Blackcomb hosts a large variety of events each year – both on and off the mountain. We’re excited to celebrate the 40th Annual Peak to Valley Race this year and see the return of signature events including weekly Fire & Ice Shows in the Whistler Village, the Whistler Cup, Creekside Classic and the 30th edition of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival. To stay in the know, keep an eye on our events page.
WINTER SIGHTSEEING:
At 436m/1,427ft above the valley floor, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is one of the world’s highest lift of its kind and a marvel of engineering linking Blackcomb Gondola to the Village Gondola in one continuous lift system. Explore the mountains free from the weather outside and stop in Whistler’s Roundhouse for access to Steeps and the Umbrella Bar or enjoy a fine dining experience on Blackcomb at Christine’s Restaurant. All this is available while taking in beautiful 360-degree views of the Coast Mountain range.
Last winter, in honour and recognition of the First Nations, we collaborated with artists from the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation, transforming gondola cabins on the PEAK 2 PEAK into one-of-a-kind works of art that celebrate and elevate Indigenous culture. Be sure to check out the Gondola Gallery on your sightseeing journey!
WHISTLER HELI-SKI
Back in 1981 five guys who loved skiing, powder and big mountains got together and started Whistler Heli Skiing! 45 years later, they're still at it; fatter skis, faster helicopters and guides whose tenures span decades. From the 'Intro to Heli Skiing' package with two guides to teach you the ins and outs to the Astar Ultimate package, for experts that want to ski / ride from start to finish without counting runs, this winter at Whistler Heli Skiing, you can go farther.
Can you imagine carving turns down majestic mountains with just you and your friends? Imagine having an area 50 times the size of Whistler Blackcomb to do it in? How would you choose where to go next? At Whistler Heli-Skiing, our guides have been making these tough choices for our guests for 44 bliss-filled years. An exclusive heli-ski tenure that covers 432,000 acres and holds more than 173 glaciers, we do high alpine heli skiing and riding better than anybody. Don’t leave Whistler without this bucket list experience!
DAWN PATROL
Dawn Patrol is a unique offering exclusive to guests of Whistler Heli Ski when we are unable to fly, or to anyone as a standalone product. It is a First Tracks Experience made possible by the unique proximity of our heli ski operation to Whistler Blackcomb. When unable to fly, guests will meet their guide and load ahead of regular opening, being the first to access Blackcomb Mountain for the day! The group is led by our experienced guides, skiing and riding runs before anyone else. Once the crowds arrive, guests enjoy lift line priority for the rest of the tour – a great opportunity to learn favourite local stashes, improve technique ahead of heli-skiing, and have a unique and elevated experience on Whistler Blackcomb.
OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
Dates and Hours
2025-2026 Season Opening: Friday November 21, 2025, conditions dependent.
Hours of operations (PST) variable depending upon time of year (always check WhistlerBlackcomb.com for the latest, including the lifts and terrain page).
Operational times and dates will be released in October.
Parking & Arrivals
Changes are coming to our Parking and Arrivals Experience. Read our Everything You Need to Know About Our Updated Winter Parking Program
Elevation
Whistler Village: 675m / 2,214ft
Creekside Base Area: 653m / 2,140ft
Whistler Highest Lift Elevation: 2182m / 7,160ft
Blackcomb Highest Lift Elevation: 2284m / 7,49ft
Acreage & Runs
Together, Whistler and Blackcomb form the largest ski area in North America at 8,171 acres (33 km2) with more than 200 runs to choose from!
Trail Difficulty
Whistler
- Beginner: 20%
- Intermediate: 55%
- Advanced: 25%
Blackcomb
- Beginner: 20%
- Intermediate: 50%
- Advanced: 30%
Lifts
Whistler Blackcomb is served by 36 lifts: 4 gondolas, 15 detachable-grip lifts, 3 fixed-grip lifts, 2 T-Bars and 11 carpet lifts, as well as the end-stations for the PEAK 2 PEAK.
Snowfall
Over the past 10 years, Whistler Blackcomb has received an average of 10.9 metres (36ft) of snow a year. All this natural bounty is supported by extensive snowmaking infrastructure. A 354-strong fleet of state-of-the-art snow-guns ensures increased snow coverage in the early and late season and boosts the quality and coverage of our snow all winter long.
MEDIA RESOURCES
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