Safety On the Mountains

Whistler Blackcomb has identified 'uncompromising safety' as a core value for our company. We hope that you will find this area of our website useful, and will help support our efforts to ensure that you and other guests have a fun and safe visit.


Helmet Usage

Whistler Blackcomb recommends wearing helmets for skiing and riding.  Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of helmet usage.  The primary safety consideration, and obligation under the Alpine Responsibility Code, is to ski and ride in a controlled and responsible manner.

Mountain Signage

Mountain Signage
The following signs are displayed on Whistler Blackcomb mountains, please take the time to understand them and follow them.
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Alpine Responsibility

Alpine Responsibility at Whistler Blackcomb
We invite you to take a look at a portion of our safety video 'Respect', check out our safety tips, and review the Alpine Responsibility Code. It is all about safety.
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Mountain Safety

Mountain Safety at Whistler Blackcomb
Learn more about the Whistler Blackcomb Safety Team.
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Safety Tips

Safety tips from Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb safety tips you need to know before you head out to the mountains.
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Whistler Search and Rescue

Whistler SAR
Visit the Whistler Search and Rescue web site for details on the team of highly trained mountain, avalanche and swift water rescue personnel.
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INFORMATION REGARDING ACCESS TO GARIBALDI PARK VIA WHISTLER MOUNTAIN TENURE

Please note that access to Garibaldi Park via the Symphony Chair road will no longer be available during times when avalanche closures are in place at the bottom of Harmony Chair. The Singing Pass Trail will be the alternate access. Backcountry access tickets will only be sold if the avalanche signs are open or if there is a strong likelihood that they will be opened after avalanche control is conducted. There may be times when the avalanche closures remain in place all day. Whistler Blackcomb has unfortunately been forced to adopt this policy due to the increasing numbers of guests who are using the park access route to enter into closed avalanche terrain that is within the ski area boundary.