How to ski Blackcomb
Written: Oct 26 '99
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Pros: wide trails, great weather
Cons: pricey and short season
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| rcarter's Full Review: Whistler-Blackcomb |
I lived in Vancouver for about 7 years and spent a lot of time up at Whistler -- why? Because the skiing was awesome. Awesome because the weather was usually terrific, it could be raining in the city but by the time you got to the mountain, it was sunny and about 4 or 5 degrees below celcius. The groomers at Blackcomb know there stuff and if you're a novice to intermediate skier, ask one of the lift operators or check the board to see what the "run of the day" is. Usually, it's worth skiing it. When lunching on the mountain, you'll want to be aware that the two main restaurants are pricey, as is expected at ski resorts. However, you have the option to pack a lunch, carry it in your bum bag or get a locker on the hill. The restaurants have open seating so you can eat your brownbag lunch alongside your less organized friend who paid about 10 dollars for a slice of pizza, a soft drink and a cookie (price is estimated). Another thing about lunch on the hill -- try not to go between 11:30 and 1:30 -- the crowds are pretty heavy.
Back to the snow -- powder is easy to find on the higher runs -- this will usually involved having to take a tow rope to the top of the glacier. For intermediate skiers - the blue runs are excellent and challenging -- the green runs are even a bit challenging at the beginning of your visit or the end of the day.
A big added feature in the past few years was the merger of Whistler and Blackcomb -- so when you buy your Blackcomb day pass, it's good for Whistler too. I think it costs a bit more than it used to, but still in about $50 Can. for a day pass. You can get good deals on Express Cards (direct to your credit card) and 3 day passes etc.
Recommended:
Yes
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