MOUNTAIN INFO
Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains, offering over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls and 3 glaciers combined, receiving 1,181 centimetres (465 inches) of snow on average annually.
We are home to one of the longest ski seasons in North America, but in the summer, offer a variety of activities including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.
Snowfall
Whistler Blackcomb is blessed with a historical average of 1,138 centimetres (11.4 metres/448 inches/37.3 feet per year), measured at the Pig Alley Weather Station on Whistler Mountain (mid-mountain at elevation 1,660 metres/5,445 feet).
Base Record
The snow base record for Whistler Mountain is 504 centimetres (197 inches/16.4 feet), set in 1973/74. That season, it snowed significantly in March and April, when traditionally, these months receive less snowfall.
Annual Snowfall Averages
Whistler Blackcomb's monthly and total snowfall averages are based on the previous 10 years.
Average Snowfall: 1,138 centimetres (448 inches/37.3 feet)
Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Stats
- Average Snowfall: 448 inches (37.3 feet/11.38 metres/1,138 centimetres) snow per year.
- Total Terrain: 8,171 acres (3,307 hectares).
- Trails: 200+.
- Longitude/Latitude: 50° latitude, 122° longitude.
- Mountain Restaurants: 17 with a total of 6,540 seats.
- Highest Lift Accessed Elevation: 2,284 metres (7,494 feet).
- Whistler Village Elevation: 675 metres (2,214 feet).
- Creekside Base Elevation: 653 metres (2,140 feet).
- Number of Lifts: 35
- Lift Capacity: 69,939 skiers per hour.
Individual Mountain Stats
Whistler Mountain:
- Vertical: 1,530 metres (5,020 feet).
- Top Elevation: 2,182 metres (7,160 feet).
- Skiable Terrain: 4,757 acres (1,925 hectares).
- Terrain Type (beginner/intermediate/advanced): 20%/55%/25%.
- Trails: 100+.
- Parks & Pipes: 2 parks.
- Total Number of Lifts: 21 (including PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola) including: 2 high-speed gondolas, 2 high-speed 6-pack, 5 high-speed quads, 2 triple chairs, 8 surface lifts.
- Lift Capacity: 36,148 skiers per hour.
- Longest Run: 11 kilometres (7 miles) Peak to Creek
- Mountain Restaurants: 9
- Snowmaking: 315 acres (127 hectares).
Blackcomb Mountain:
- Vertical: 1,609 metres (5,280 feet).
- Top Elevation: 2,284 metres (7,494 feet).
- Skiable Terrain: 3,414 acres (1,382 hectares).
- Terrain Type (beginner/intermediate/advanced): 20%/50%/30%.
- Trails: 100+.
- Parks & Pipes: 3 parks, 1 super pipe, 1 snow cross track.
- Total Number of Lifts: 14 (including PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola) including: 2 high-speed gondolas, 6 high-speed quads, 1 triple chair, 3 surface lifts
- Lift Capacity: 33,791 skiers per hour.
- Longest Run: 11 kilometres (7 miles) Green Road down Easy Out
- Mountain Restaurants: 9
- Snowmaking: 382 acres (156 hectares).
SAFETY & RISK AWARENESS ON THE MOUNTAIN , opens in a new window
Whistler Blackcomb has identified 'uncompromising safety' as a core value for our company. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are fantastic places to play. Review and keep our tips below in your mind before you head out for the day to ensure a fun and safe experience.
New EpicMix Time Features Lift Line Forecasts , opens in a new window
Coming this season, EpicMix Time will display forecasts of lift line wait times allowing you to find the lifts with the shortest wait times throughout the day. But that's not all. EpicMix also gives you: