Ski Vacation in Whistler
Canada’s beautiful Whistler Blackcomb is the ideal place for a ski vacation, as the thousands of yearly visitors to the region can attest to. Why is this? It’s because Whistler is the largest ski resort in North America, and one of the finest ski resorts worldwide.
Whistler’s popularity means it’s easily accessible. Visitors can fly to Vancouver and then catch one of the many shuttles to take them the rest of the way to Whistler Village.
Whistler Winter Activities and Skiing
Once visitors are on the mountain there are numerous things to do. While many visit Whistler primarily for the great skiing and snowboarding, even those who are less keen on such winter sports (or want to take the occasional break from the slopes) have plenty to keep them occupied.
Some of the other winter activities at Whistler include Heli-skiing and boarding, which is really something to try if you’ve never experienced it. This is not an adventure for the faint of heart, but does add a new level of excitement for keen skiers and snowboarders, who go up to the top of the mountain in a helicopter (seeing the resort in a way they’ve never seen it before).
Whistler Family Activities
Snowmobiling is another fun Whistler vacation activity, and it’s something the whole family can enjoy. Tours cater for people of all ages and abilities, from those who have some experience, to complete beginners.
Another family activity involves visiting the tube park, which is located on Blackcomb Mountain. Tubing can be enjoyed by every member of the family, even those with no experience at all.
Ski and Snowboarding Lessons at Whistler
Never been skiing or snowboarding before? Whistler offers some of the finest instruction in skiing and snowboarding in North America. Lessons cater to all ages and abilities, from small children visiting the slopes for the first time, to adults who have never visited the ski fields before. A few lessons will give a new skier the confidence to master beginner slopes and even try a few intermediate slopes.
Another great advantage of taking a ski vacation in Whistler is the availability of accommodation right on the mountain, meaning skiers can leave their hotel after breakfast and be on the lifts and up the mountain in just minutes, negating the need to travel miles by bus or car to reach their skiing destinations every day.