What's Open
Whistler Mountain is Open Daily, Blackcomb Mountain Opens on November 26
Valid for: Friday November 20 to Thursday November 26, 2009
Operations
Lifts Scheduled to Open
| 8:30am - 3pm |
Whistler Mountain |
| Whistler Village Gondola |
Daily |
| Emerald Express |
Daily |
| Big Red Express |
Daily |
| Franz's Chair |
Saturday/Sunday |
| Garbanzo Express |
Daily as of Nov 21 |
| Creekside Gondola |
Daily as of Nov 21 |
| PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola |
Daily as of Nov 26 |
| 8:30am - 3pm |
Blackcomb Mountain |
| Excalibur Gondola |
Daily as of Nov 26 |
| Excelerator Express |
Daily as of Nov 26 |
| Wizard Express |
Daily as of Nov 26 |
| Solar Coaster Express |
Daily as of Nov 26 |
| Jersey Cream Express |
Daily as of Nov 26 |
| Catskinner |
Daily as of Nov 26 |
| PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola |
Daily as of Nov 26 |
- Garbanzo Express and Creekside Gondola open daily as of Saturday, Nov 21
- PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will open daily as of Thursday Nov 26
- Blackcomb Mountain lifts will open daily as of Thursday Nov 26
- All lifts scheduled to open are weather permitting and can open or close without notice
- Early season conditions apply. There may be unmarked rocks and obstacles on the runs that are open.
- Please obey all on mountain signage. Click here for Mountain Signage details
- Groomed runs are recommended. Please Ski and ride with care
- Mandatory Download is in effect
Upload From the Valley
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Nov 20-26 |
| Whistler Gondola |
8:30am - 2:30pm (2:45pm as of Nov 21) |
| Creekside Gondola |
8:30am - 2:45pm as of Nov 21 |
| Excalibur Gondola |
8:30am - 2:45pm as of Nov 26 |
| Wizard Chair |
8:30am - 2:45pm as of Nov 26 |
Download
Whistler
- Via the Whistler Village Gondola
- Creekside Gondola download daily as of Nov 21
Blackcomb
- Excalibur Gondola daily as of Nov 26
- Wizard Express daily as of Nov 26
Terrain Parks
Emerald Chair Zone - Jib features are set up at the top of Emerald. Watch for park expansion down into Jolly Green with jumps and more jibs.
Pricing
| Early Season Pricing* | Adult 19-64 | Youth 13-18 Senior 65+ |
Child 7-12 |
1-Day Lift Ticket as of Nov 21 |
$69 |
$59 |
$35 |
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*Pricing is subject to change as additional terrain and lifts open |
Tickets
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Nov 20 - 26 |
| Whistler Village Ticket Window |
Open at 8am daily |
| Excalibur Village Ticket Kiosk: |
Open at 8am daily as of Nov 26 |
| Blackcomb Base 2 |
Open at 8am daily as of Nov 26 |
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Tickets are also available at Guest Relations. |
Guest Relations
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Daily |
| Whistler Village Guest Relations |
8am - 5pm |
| Creekside Guest Relations |
8am - 5pm as of Nov 21 |
| Blackcomb Daylodge Guest Relations |
8am - 5pm as of Nov 26 |
Parking and Shuttles
Parking will be scaling down throughout the winter. Guests may visit
whistlerblackcomb.com/Olympics for full parking plans
- Village - Lots 1-5 are open
- Base II - Lot 6 is open
- Creekside Parkade – P2, P3 & P4 are open as well as surface parking
- Shuttles available Sat/Sun only from the Village lots to the Village Gondola
Lessons
Whistler Mountain - Full and Half Day:
- Learn To Ski – Whistler Base
- Learn To Ride - Whistler Base
- Summit Session Ski - Whistler Alpine Snow School Hut
- Privates Lessons (please book Whistler Privates only)
Whistler Mountain - Full Day Only:
- Summit Session Snowboard - Meet in Whistler Alpine Snow School Hut
Purchase Snow School products at Whistler Village Ski and Snowboard School Sales
**Snowboard lessons at all locations start at age 7 (except with Private Lesson)**
Rentals / Retail
Rental Operations
As of Saturday, November 14
- G1 Rentals, located in the Whistler Village Gondola building 8am-5pm (Sat/Sun only)
- Salomon Store located in the Pan Pacific Mountain Side 8am-6pm (open daily)
- WB Rentals in the Westin Resort & Spa 8am-5pm (open daily)
Repairs Operations:
- Carleton Tuning Centre open 8am-5pm
- MAC Alpine Tuning and Repairs 9am-3pm
Storage:
- Carleton Storage 8am-5pm
- Alpine Storage 9am-4pm
$2 to check skis, $3 to check a bag
Retail Operations
- Can-Ski Creekside 8am-5pm
- WB Clearance Centre in the Carleton Lodge 8am-5pm
- Roundhouse Traders at the Roundhouse Lodge 9am-3pm
Restaurants
Whistler Alpine
- Roundhouse Lodge - Cappo Bar serving coffee and baked goods 9am-3pm
- Roundhouse Lodge - Mountain Market serving lunch and snacks 10am-2:30pm
- Pika's open for breakfast and lunch (downstairs RHL) 9am-2pm as of Nov 21
Base of Whistler Mountain
- EBCB Cappo Bar serving coffee and baked goods 8am-4pm
Creekside
- Dusty's Backside Sat/Sun only open at 7am - 11am
- Raven's Nest - Closed this season. Open for Washrooms only
Blackcomb Alpine
- Rendezvous open daily as of Nov 26
Blackcomb Base
- Wizard Grill open daily 7am-3pm as of Nov 26
Après / Bars:
- GLC open daily: 11am - Close
- Dusty's Creekside opening daily Saturday Nov 21
- Merlin's Fri/Sat only and daily as of Thursday Nov 26
Mountain Signage
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SKI AREA BOUNDARY
| This sign indicates the edge of the Whistler Blackcomb’s patrolled area. Skiing or riding outside the area is done at your own risk and it is strongly recommended that you have the essential personal safety gear. Education (avalanche courses), information (Avalanche Advisory), and a qualified guide are also
a must! People requiring rescue from the backcountry can be charged for their rescue. In early season, “Ski Area Boundaries” often exist within the ski area. These boundaries denote parts of the hill that are not yet ready to open. As a result, there is no hazard marking, no patrol and no sweep. Can you go there? Yes, but be prepared! |
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TEMPORARY BOUNDARY
| This sign indicates a non-permanent boundary line to denote areas that are considered unsafe to open up to guests due to snow conditions and natural or man-made hazards. Guests will see these TEMPORARY BOUNDARY signs most often during early and late season. Major hazards within the temporarily boundarized area may or may not be marked, and the area is considered to be not skiable in its entirety. The TEMPORARY BOUNDARY will be denoted by bamboo poles, rope and the new red signs; there will be no gates. Guests should not proceed under the ropes. If guests choose to duck under the ropes, they do so at their own risk. This area is not patrolled.
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MARGINAL SKIING
| Marginal Skiing signs are used to identify runs that have limited
snow cover, but are still determined “skiable”. These runs may
have exposed rocks, grass and dirt. Incurring damage to your
skis or snowboard on these runs is likely. It is best to avoid
these runs or at the very least ski/ride with extreme caution. Ski
Patrol may mark some hazards on these runs and perform a
sweep at the end of the ski day. |
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UNMARKED ROCKS & OBSTACLES
| This warning is posted at the top of a chairlift or trail to warn
skiers that many natural hazards exist and are not marked. These hazards can cause damage to skis and snowboards or
injury to riders. Ski and snowboard with caution. |
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PERMANENTLY CLOSED
| Permanent closures at Whistler Blackcomb are areas of the
mountain that are NEVER open. These are areas within the Ski Area that are not suitable for Guests or Employees. The danger of entering these areas often extends beyond the risk to the skier/rider as they threaten skiers on runs below. Cliffs, crevasses, and avalanches are the main hazards in permanent closed areas. Can
you go there? No. Lift access privileges will be revoked. It is your responsibility to know where you are at all times. |
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CLOSED AVALANCHE HAZARD
| The Avalanche Closure is used for temporary closure of areas
within the ski area. Avalanche Closures are used to keep Employees and Guests out of harm’s way while active avalanche control, often times with explosives, is taking place or when the hazard is too high and control is not possible. Can you go there? No. Lift access privileges will be revoked. It is your responsibility to know where you are at all times |
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AVALANCHE PRONE AREA
| Avalanche prone areas within the boundary can be accessed when our Avalanche Forcaster determine signs that delineate this terrain may be opened. |
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CLOSED
| When a run or area is marked with closed signs it is for a specific reason. The danger in that area is too great. Runs are closed for several reasons: trees have fallen onto the run, ditches or holes have rendered the run unsafe, race or other events are taking place, Terrain Parks are not yet ready to open, or perhaps snow making or other machinery is operating. Can you go there? No. |
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EXPERTS ONLY
| This sign indicates that the terrain beyond it is not suitable for intermediate or beginner skiers even if blue and green runs exist. This sign is posted at the base of a chair lift in the event that weather has made the runs more diffi cult and/or grooming is non-existent. Poor visibility will also result in this type of warning. At the bottom of the Peak Chair on Whistler Mountain, a flashing orange light will be activated when only advanced
and expert conditions can be accessed by the lift. |
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Unmarked rocks and obstacles may be encountered on groomed runs. Please obey all on mountain signage and stay within bounds. Ski and ride with care!