Whistler Blackcomb Is the Best Ski Resort In North America. Here's Why.

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Moving there in 6 months 🔥

No, it's not lol. But that's fine, more of better hills for the rest of us. Keep all the out of country tourists headed there :)

"Best snow conditions" at Whistler-Blackcomb is kind of like saying "best surfing conditions" in Nebraska, and the weather kind of sucks too. But OMG the size and variety of lift-served terrain is insane, and the village is base-area perfection. Just don't make the mistake of staying at the Blackcomb Lodge. If you do, you'll find out why...

Need to rank Park City, UT!

Whistler is Disney World. Good for easterners that take week trips each winter. If you like more homegrown experiences, head south to Washington State and Oregon. Killer ski hills like Crystal and Bachelor are fantastic. No ski in ski out lodging though.

Went to Whistler almost 20 years ago for my first snow/snowboarding experience... Didnt realize how lucky i was until many years later. I hope im able to go back at some point now that i have some experience.

Great review, extremely well polished. Very helpful for people like me who haven't made it yet. You better believe I'm headed up there someday though.

I agree if you are comparing the best days at each resort. On average whistler is not good to bo honest

Worked at Blackcomb for a season and skid every day of the season. By the end of Spring, I felt like I had only scraped the surface of the mountain. Skiing Whistler Blackcomb ruined every other mountain for me, and I'm trying to move to Vancouver so I can ski there forever. Can't say any other mountain has had this much impact on my life.

Now you need to review Sun Peaks & Big White!

FINALLY!!!!

European Ski Resorts >N American Ski resorts

I lived in Van for 12 years and the decline in the snow conditions and the increase in price killed it for me. Ticket prices at US$200+ are inexcusable. Even on a good/powder snow day, getting fresh tracks was only available till about noon..the best parts for newbies was the free guided tours to the hidden places, available to all levels, and the variety of terrain is great. But if you want more reliable, and drier, snow and less crowds, (and far cheaper prices), Kickinghorse and the interior mountains are way better.
Alta, JH and Crested Bute are also better for real snow hounds. One rarely mentioned place is Taos, with a 14k ft mountain, it is amazing when you get the snow.

I went to Whistler Blackcomb for my 1st time back in 2006 and my motel room was FREE, for 3 days.Ended up walking about 1.5 to 2 block's to the 1st gondola but it was well worth the walk,free motel you can't beat that.Lift ticket for each day were half price and I didn't have to buy anything as far as goggles, mittens,gore-tex anything ect.... But I did have to buy meals from time to time and the food at Whistler Village (went to the higher class restaurants because I wanted REAL FOOD) . BUT as far as the mountain is concerned, I still rav about it (12/2023) , the 2 mountains are HUMONGOUS and I've told many people NOT TO GO TO WHISTLE BLACKCOMB BY YOURSELF, GO WITH A GROUP OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN THERE, THAT KNOW BOTH AREAS PRETTY WELL., ESPECIALLY IF YOUR GOING TO THE BACKCOUNTRY WAY OVER TO THE FAR LEFT OF BLACKCOMB, THE LAST HIGH SPEED QUAD AND IT WOULD NOT BE A BAD IDEA TO WEAR YOUR "AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER..... TURNED ON IN TRANSMITT MODE.I ALWAYS WEAR MINE INBOUND OR BACKCOUNTRY,PERIOD.AND YES THERE WAS A AVALANCHE ABOVE THE 7TH HEAVENTH CHAIR,BIG ENOUGH TO BURRY 5-10 PEOPLE,I WOULD OF RATED IT A "D3". But over all I had a wonderful, terrific time, I still think about it alot.Oh and by the way,there are NO UGLY GIRL'S at Whistler Blackcomb,they were kicked out of the country a number of years ago but the one's that are left,WOW,HOLY COW,their up for grabs !

Needs good weather. Been twice. Once -20⁰C and the other time it was so warm runs were slushy below 2000m.

I love the terrain at Whistler, and often visit when conditions are good. However, I would never commit to a Whistler trip well in advance. The risk of being rained out is just too high.

So many mountains in Austria re better too :(

I like real powder. Not that hotpow

This aged well

Not a chance in hell

Ridiculously expensive, in fact unaffordable for the average person. Crowded. More likely to get rain than snow. Been there 3 times, never enjoyed it. Won’t be back.

I don’t recommend Whistler to anyone. The mountain is amazing, but the crowding is insane even on off peak weekdays. I definitely don’t agree with the no lines on off peak weekdays. It makes skiing miserable. The conditions are often horrible below the mid station as well.

your snow making is ass though

Lol Whistler is NOT the best mountain! Whistler is wet! Whistler’s highest elevation is where Vail and Aspen starts! Dry powder anyone? Not at Whistler!

Maybe but check the snow condition at the xmass period ….not always best ski conditions ( see dec 19, 2023 for example

Insightful guide! Whistler's colossal terrain and lifts make it a skiing paradise. The size, diversity, and scenery are unmatched!

Did they mention the $300 lift tickets?

decided this based off of one trip with my fam when I was 13. 15 years later and I still haven't forgotten it and still rate it as the best I've ever skiid.

helped that we had a fantastic ski instructor who guided us through incredibly advanced backcountry considering our skill level. Our parents almost pulled us from the class when we told them what we'd done that day 😂 that chute footage is making me nostalgic for that week.

I like the channel but in this case I think you guys are being WAY too generous with your scores for snow quality and resilience.

I disagree. I live in the PNW and and visited multiple times. I do not enjoy Whistler on weekend days with good conditions or around long Canadian or US weekends. I have routinely waited 30-45min and sometimes close to 1h at Glacier or peak express. Even intermediate lifts get big lines on those days. Sure, if you come on the weekdays for a long vacation, sure, whistler is the best resort in America. But for the weekends, go to Alta instead. Same situation with the other flagship Epic resort, Vail. On paper looks amazing, un skiable on long weekends or when conditions are good on the weekend.

I personally put snowbird and kicking horse tied as my number 1 but I understand they aren't everyones cup of tea lol. WBC is like a jack of all trades in my eyes so i totally see why people put it as their favorite

Hard disagree, most overrated ski resort in the world.

wondering when this video would drop, super excited its finally here!

Whichever mountain has the snow is the best. I skied Whistler and it was slush. Not the best that week.

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Dear narrator, if your not AI please find another career. Because you’re definitely not good at this.

Absolutely agree - if I had to choose one resort, whistler hands down. Absolute GOAT.

100% AGREE

Another aspect, the lines and wait…enjoy! This place is overrated!

This mountain is crap , Vail Fail had ruined a great mountain. Not worth the $300 Canadian one day ticket .

Whistler blackcomb is my happy place. When the conditions aren’t good or the crowds are large I am able to get as equally excited for a day spent roaming the village. But when the conditions are good… there is simply no place I’d rather be

I went to Whistler 3 times last year, all non holiday weekdays, and the crowds were simply unbelievable. They hadn't opened the upper lifts and there was no way to escape the largest crowds I've ever seen at a ski resort. I'd MUCH rather go to Revelstoke.

IMO, for the over all ski destination experience, Telluride is tops. It literally has something for everyone. Including no lines!

Great honest review of an incredible resort. The above treeline skiing is mind-blowing. Always variable conditions top to bottom make it an adventure. The village is so much better than almost any resort in the US. There are so many different restaurant options. I think it's the closest North American resort you can compare to the great European resorts based on all-around vacation satisfaction. 🍻

It's a great place, but can get extremely crowdy with multiple choke points lifts and a relative short day skiing. If possible, avoid busy times, or prepare to wait up to 30 minutes for lifts multiple times a day (my longest wait ever skiing was there, 50 minutes to get onto 7th heaven.) It's almost cheaper to go skiing in the Alps, even in France you pay less than half price, and get more than double the acreage.

Great review! It's awesome to see how wide a range of skiing facilities Whistler-Blackcomb has.

If you do not mind heavy snow and unbearable long lines…