Whistler Ski Resort Offers Extreme Excitement
Experience the rush of downhill skiing, boarding and heli-skiing can provide an adrenaline surge as skiers fly down the slopes of Whistler Ski Resort or travel peak-to-peak of Blackcomb Mountain in British Columbia, Canada. Nearly two miles long, the lift rises to more than 1,300 feet over the valley between the two mountains, carrying skiers to another starting point of some of the best mountain skiing in the country. With over 200 trails wending their way through 8,100 acres of skiable hills, Whistler Ski Resort is one of North America's most famous.
With the snow in Canada being legendary, the prospect of skiing one of the premier mountains in the country is welcome by those of all experience levels. From beginners to experts as well as those involved in extreme ski sports, Whistler Ski Resort has something for everyone. With fast, dependable lifts going to the tops of the mountain peaks, those with a more adventurous spirit can climb into the Whistler Ski Resort helicopter and drop onto the powder for an amazing run down the mountain.
Heli-skiing is considered an extreme sport and the trip begins above the 7,494-foot elevation accessible by traditional lifts at the Whistler Ski Resort. While backpacks or shovel packs must be small and light, as they will be carried all day, the daily trip's guide will have the final say on whether they can go or not.
The Trails Of Two Mountains
Located between Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler Ski Resort offers 21 lifts at Whistler and 17 more on Blackcomb, in addition to the Peak-to-peak gondolas, which are capable of taking roughly 60,000 skiers an hour to top of the slopes. Between the two mountains there are also 17 mountain top restaurants to feed the hungry sports enthusiasts before the end their journey to the bottom.
Open from mid-November to mid-June, depending on the weather, skiers can also extend their season into mid-July on the glacier trails. Activities extend into the summer months with hiking trails and camping and include a exhilarating mountain bike run down the mountain trails in good weather at Whistler Ski Resort.
Glacier skiing and boarding offers those working on their summer tan the chance to get on their skis at Whistler Ski Resort while the rest of the world is swimming. Trails for glacier skiing and riding is limited to those with more experience on the slopes and some require participants be an expert in the sport.
