Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort Review & Guide

In this video I give my honest opinion on Whistler Blackcomb and breakdown everything you need to know 'ski wise' before planning a trip. I've linked all the best Whistler Blackcomb ski guide videos below.

00:00 - intro
00:54 - mountain stats
01:24 - snow conditions
02:03 - beginner terrain
03:47 - intermediate & carving terrain
05:50 - advanced & expert terrain
06:50 - extreme terrain
07:49 - tree skiing
08:55 - hike accessed terrain
09:38 - alpine bowls
10:36 - backcountry access
11:12 - terrain park
11:42 - scenery
12:07 - food
12:45 - cons
13:21 - lift lines
14:17 - cost
15:06 - traffic
15:31 - parking
15:45 - my opinion

[riseandalpine]

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[RodentSelecta]

Best review of any mountain. I like the way you break down all different types of terrain and add some trails to hit up as well.

[brycethehunteryo]

To me, Whistler is mind blowing. Every time I've gone, it just reminds me that it's on an absolute other level to anywhere else (IMO). There's some downsides, like you said, but even with those the terrain and good snow somewhere on one of the mountains just takes the cake for me. There's nowhere else I've been with the sheer diversity of terrain and such a good mix for all ability levels.

[tristancleary]

I love this review and video.

I lived and worked on Whistler Blackcomb and I've been skiing all over Japan, all over BC, and to a few places in Utah and Colorado. No matter where I am, the benchmark is always Whistler, and Whistler always reigns supreme.

That is despite the much better snow I had in Utah and Japan, or some of the epic steeps at Kicking Horse. Whistler has everything they do, and much, much more.

The only knock on Whistler is you need a longer trip there, as when you get cement from the snow gods, or nothing at all... it might be a few days before the conditions get back to epic. And that, unfortunately, comes at a high financial cost. Nonetheless, after going back in January for the first time in many years, and finding it was not only just as good as the pedestal I had put it on, but actually somehow even better, I think its well and truly worth it.

(PS James I really hope you manage to persuade some Japanese tourist body to get you over there and review the mountains over there. It won't give you the steeps you want (though some pretty steep stuff can be found), but the snow is just beyond insanity).

[marcgauthier]

Im coming from quebec with a buddy from jan 28th till feb 4th. Can't wait to ride all week!!!
Keep uploading those videos, they really are great and satisfying to watch, even from a snowboarder. The stockness level is through the

[krispbacon]

As someone who grew up skiing at Whistler everything you said was accurate

[jhana]

Wow. This is totally one of the best reviews of whistler-blackomb that I've read so far. So detailed. I do agree with the cons. Being a visitor since 2018, each year prices get more insane for lodging and the bars are just obnoxious now. However, this place is absolutely heaven. We stay for 7 days and each day we choose a theme. One day is glades only, one day could be bowls at whistler, some days is pure blackcomb mayhem, one day is blasting down groomers. I mean you won't be bored. Keep on creating such amazing content.

[ryane]

Having attended whistler 7 different years I am sad to report I will not be there this year. The hotel I stayed at for most of my visits raised rates dramatically and with the other high costs that you mentioned it simply reached I level I said "no". A 5% or 10% increase each year is understandable but the same hotel for the same dates was up 216% (not a joke and I will leave their name out to be nice). Whistler is #1 so for me to need to skip this year is unfortunate and I have hopes that by booking even crazier early next year (April/May) maybe I can find rates more in line with that 5% to 10% increase I would normally expect. Keep the great videos coming!

[lhasalynn]

Good to see you almost back on the snow! What an excellent review, as well! I admit to feeling so sad when ski season returns---without my dear twin Alice with me--I just can't do it. But I'll be back with you on your carves and powder this season! Lynn in NYC

[TR-yonx]

Nice review. I've been skiing Whistler since the late 70's and you've nailed it. That $300 day ticket is a shocker but I've read the strategy for Vail is to sell their Epic passes instead and they have made them very affordable @ under $1k to include 7 days at Kicking Horse and a number of other resorts.

[mackie_p]

Honestly this is the guide I need! I get overwhelmed just thinking about making a whistler trip!!! Lil Alberta boy isn't used to the big BC crowds lmao.

[Denizz._]

Whistler is the absolute best mountain. Simply.

[angelicsnoww]

Illl bethere next week, excited cause usually hear this is the number one spot to ski

[lukerempel]

the trees right above ptarmigan are the best. I have had the best most fun time ever in there

[xAliPoPx]

Will be coming to Whistler for a season all the way from the UK, stoked!

[VancouverCanucksRock]

So uh, I've just seen a report, saying at Whistler Blackcomb: 1 day lift passes, will be $299, once the season begins?! WTF?!

[scollyutube]

Came for 2 weeks last season for my 8th trip in 14 years. Mountain has only got better access wise every time. Still has one of the best terrain choices around and if you hit a storm cycle the snow can be great. Crowds, not mid week there isn’t at WB. Weekends yes, but where doesn't now? Skiing is going off everywhere, here in NZ too.
Love your content mate.

[skrachycat]

Lower gear jammer is also a good carver on blackcomb

[jean-francoiscloutier]

Right on I couldn't have said it any better. Well done. You're Amazing with all this info. Unbelievable, you're so super, super great review. Keep it up. See you on the mountain. It's just around the

[williamjohnson]

Great video! Any tips for some car camping spots near Whistler? The ones I found on Reddit didn't pan out yesterday. Or, maybe you don't want to give up all your secrets... 😏