Are you a powder hound? Do you love any opportunity to hit the slopes? Is off-piste skiing your preferred method of seeing the mountains? If so, you may need to visit Whistler, British Columbia. Whistler is renowned worldwide for having phenomenal ski slopes and trails. Included here are a few reasons to book a holiday at Whistler for your next ski destination.
Climate and Snow
Living in the shadow of the coastal mountains in British Columbia, Whistler is the first one hit with large storms rolling off the Pacific Ocean – dumping snow on their slopes. With an average of 38.5 feet of snowfall every year, Whistler is renowned for having the best deep snow pack and fresh powder for off-piste skiers. Many world famous skiers and boarders choose to live in Whistler because of their nearly guaranteed record amounts of snowfall.
Whistler strives to have as many trails ready for snow sports as possible. With 37 lifts and 200+ trails, this town has a lot of space for all powder hounds. Whistler boasts 5,280 vertical feet of ski runs and 8,171 acres of skiable terrain. There are also five parks and pipes present on the mountain, for those who want to do more than head down vertical terrain.
Off-Piste and Heliskiing
Many snow sport lovers travel to Whistler to try out their incredible off-piste skiing. Whistler is a fan of extreme sports and makes many efforts to accommodate skiers. There are options for overnight off-piste ski trips that involve staying in remote lodges in the mountains. There are also long-trek off-piste ski trips that can travel along cat tracks and other trails. If you love deep powder, this is the place to be.
With heliskiing being outlawed in much of Europe, fans of this extreme sport are left searching for great mountains to go. Luckily, Whistler is a huge advocate of heliskiing and offers many slopes and options for the sport. Heliskiing is the perfect blend of beautiful views, remote locations and untouched powder.
Accommodations
Whistler prides itself on comfortable accommodations for all skiers and boarders. After riding all of those trails, you are going to need a comfortable place to stay at the end of the day. There are many options of chalets or condos for skiers to stay, in order to make it feel as homelike as possible. The town of Whistler is based at the bottom of the resort, so you have easy access to other amenities after your day on the slopes. With stores, cafes, restaurants and a cinema, Whistler is a thriving town with plenty to offer locals and guests alike. Many powder hounds choose to live in Whistler year-round, which creates a more stable local environment.