Thursday, November 8, 2012

Whistler Ski Resort: The Largest in North America and For Everyone


Colored with its variety of and for-all-abilities terrain, vibrant nightlife, and its easy-to-get-to location, Whistler Ski Resorts is considered one of the premier ski resorts in the world.

Whistler Ski Resort is situated only 2 hours by car from Vancouver, the eastern entrance of Canada. It consists of Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain, and forms the biggest area of slopes with the longest runs in North America.

Whistler Mountain
You can enjoy wilder and richer-in-variety slopes in Whistler Mountain compared to Blackcomb.There are 9 bowls over the timberline of the mountain. The bowls are covered with deep powder snow and are mostly can-go-anywhere. The view and scenery there is fantasticIf you are an experienced skier, try Flute, Glacier, Whistler and West Bowls.

Blackcomb Mountain
Are you a snowboarder? Then, please try Blackcomb: a home to the Olympic-standard Global Pipe with 7 meter high walls, the Mini Pipe with 4.5 meter high walls, and 3 terrain parks. The Nintendo terrain park is one of the best in the world both in the size and excitement you will get.

For more details, please visit the official website of Whistler Blackcomb.

Vibrant Village life
Whistler Blackcomb is a resort which was made for winter enjoyment. Therefor you can enjoy good and vast choice of restaurants, bars, night life, shops and boutiques etc. in Whistler Village which surrounds Whistler Blackcomb. Oh, did I mention this? The village prohibits cars, and you can get to these shops, restaurants etc. on foot!

For more information, please visit here: Whistler Village.


For all people
No matter who you are and with who you go, Whistler Blackcomb is the place for everyone to enjoy winter enjoyment and appreciate the beauty of nature.

Family Friendly
Whistler Blackcomb offers programs for kids of all ages and activities, such as ski & snowboard lessons for kids, the tube park, sleigh rides, dog sledding, and winter zipline. Therefor kids will be engaged all day in lively outdoor play.

For more information, please visit here: Whistler Blackcomb for Families

Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program
Whistler Blackcomb believes that all guests are entitled to enjoy the beauty and benefits of winter recreation. Thus it offers programs such a Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program and Sit Ski, or instructor for visually or hearing challenged guests.

For more information, please visit here: Whistler Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program.

Gay Friendly Whistler
Whistler is often considered "the largest gay-friendly mountain resort in North America." Since British Columbia made same-sex marriage legal in 2003, the welcome sign has been out for gays and lesbians to exchange vows and begin their lives together in an open environment, and there you can find variety of wedding venues and services, such as wedding planners to florists.

For more information, please visit here: Gay Welcoming Whistler

Estimated travelling time from other cities
From Vancouver: around 2 hours by car (approx. 115km/70miles)
From Seattle: around 5 hours by car (approx. 340km/215 miles)

Everyone is entitled to enjoy the amazing beauty and benefits of Whistler!

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