Not sure why I have never reviewed this before as it's is an engineering marvel as the highest and…read moreat one point the longest gondola between two mountains! Connecting Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, each gondola is large, comfortable with lots of viewing space. There are some with glass bottoms that arrive approximately every 20 minutes but there is plenty to see on the regular gondolas and those lines are remarkably quicker. The ride is very smooth with exceptional views and we buy the summer passes that give unlimited rides on Whistler, Blackcomb and Peak to Peak throughout the summer season which is economical if you plan to take multiple trips ! A must do when visiting Whistler

We went up to Whistler for the day and the Peak to Peak Gondola did not disappoint. We went in…read morespring so most of the snow had melted. I think it was the last weekend of skiing so it wasn't very busy. I recommend wearing good shoes with traction because you will be walking in the snow if you're going when there is still snow on the mountain. With you ticket you can spend as much time as you want on the top and going from peak to peak, so we did go back and forth a few times. However once you come down the mountain, your journey comes to an end. We also explore the villages and it was pretty quaint and fun to check out all the little shops and restaurants. We definitely want to come again during the winter months and maybe get a few runs in on the mountain as well. When we saw the people skiing and snowboarding, we were a little jealous and wanted to do a few runs as well, but alas we didn't bring our gear. Next year for sure! We'll be back!

Lush lush powder. It's a winter wonderland and visiting this place brings me vivid memories of…read moreBanff. The gondola is a nice smooth ride, but don't spend all day riding the gondola you'll lose time on the hill.

Very large skiable area with gondola service to main ski areas. Sitting in a gondola is very…read moreluxurious because it's enclosed, your snowboard is unstrapped and sitting outside on the gondola so you can sit in comfort and unwind for a bit without fear of loosing your gloves. There were nice runs off both the Whistler side and the Blackcomb side but as a snowboarder I think I liked the Blackcomb side better. There were less flat cat track spots and connector areas. Although once I figured out where to go, the runs on the Whistler side were amazing. I felt the Whistler side was consistently more crowded and had better snow than the Blackcomb side. I hear the Blackcomb was designed on a computer model as it's the newer side vs the Whistler side was not. Whistler has a large village that has many restaurants, grocery stores, board-shops and winter clothing stores. All the rentals in the area are some how connected to the Whistler village and you'll have to either walk thru there to get to the lifts and gondolas or have a ski in/ ski out situation. There is also a free bus system that connects all the surrounding rental areas and Whistler village. There are also a few different (paid) bus services to and from Vancouver airport to Whistler so you don't have to rent a car. Whistler is a cool place with a huge skiable area. It's located at a lower elevation so the 2 times I've been there, there was no new snow. It had a good base and had good groomed runs. This past time there was a fog layer in the middle of the mountain every day. So the top of the lower runs had limited visibility. If you went to the top of the mountain you'd be above the cloud line. My biggest complaint was that you couldn't always see the contours of the ground, when the run turned a certain way or was obscured from the sun behind a hill or trees. So on a long run you'd have good visibility in some areas then there'd be areas where there'd be bad visibility. Combine that with the mid mountain clouds / fog certain parts became a little sketchy. But once you got the run down you just trust that it's smooth and go, just takes a little leap of faith. Overall I enjoyed myself. I liked the ski in / ski out place that we rented (painted cliff), the ease of getting to and from the airport, and the ease of getting around via the free bus service. It would be amazing with some fresh pow! Going to Whistler? Check out my reviews of places in Whistler village to help plan your vacation. https://www.yelp.com/collection/mDjTabp4tD1hN0_JiY9-Ww/Whistler

Just a heads up to those of you thinking to get the edge or season passes. They've made the refund…read moresystem as much difficult as they possible could. I purchased the 5 days edge pass in May without realizing that my mom will need a knee replacement surgery this coming winter. As soon as I know the surgery is happening in this coming winter, I put in a request online to refund my money at the beginning of July. They not only asking you to fill out a mile long form with all those emails going back and forth, you are also requested to get all the signed documents from the doctors for approvals. It's been 2 months and I am still waiting for the refund. I've been going to Whistler for more than 30 yrs, this year is the worst experience ever.

Like everyone else, I'm pretty sure this year has been feeling like one of the longest never ending…read morestories of our lives!!! 2020 please end soon ... please!? Needed this dayscape - via the magnificent Sea-to-Sky Highway to the majestic mountain enclave - Whistler - in beautiful British Columbia! Folks be prepared - you will be tempted to stop several times on the drive up. Spectacular views during the daylight hours will leave you breathless!!! This review is done under - Whistler - but encompasses the drive up, the beautiful scenery, the mountains & forest that are all part of an amazing nature built province ('State' - for all those in Merica) of BC. And no, BC does not belong to Britain but to Canada. Don't laugh I've been asked this question before! I won't get into the whole Commonwealth technicality but yes if one is leaning towards that angle I guess you could say - the Queen does own the whole of Canada as we pay mega bucks as in millions each year to the UK - to be part of the British Empire! Oh how lucky we are!? So Harry & Megan got tired of this British royalty life & escaped to a quieter environment in ... Hollywood!?? Ok then!!! The big draw to Whistler is in the winter - skiing & snowboarding. The Blackcomb & Whistler mountains are world wide renowned & super popular! Hiking & mountain biking takeover in the summer. Whistler is mighty expensive so bring all 5 of your credit cards! There are a few good restaurants as well but please make reservations ahead of time or you'll be left hopping around to find whatever's available. Of note & in no particular order but worth trying, Oso Bar (Spanish) - make reservations this spot is fire (thank you manager for the complimentary dessert), Lucia Gelato (try the Ginger flavour), Fat Tony's Pizza (open till 3am so could be a real life saver), El Funiture Warehouse aka All Food @ $5.95 Everyday - that's like $3 bucks US right!?! Everyone eats here, superstars, the rich, the average Joe - there's no class rules when your starving & don't want to blow a lot of money - you will save money eating here!!! Avalanche Pizza, Splitz Grill (can be pricey but it's the burger you design so blame yourself for the hunger causing your mind to go crazy with so many toppings) & finally tacos at La Cantina. There's a few more spots including fine dining but that will be for an update after covid-19 ends. I'm real hesitant to go inside & prefer to stick to patio dining for now, as much as I can. The Whistler Village area is real easy to walk around in & you'll only need to drive if you have to go further up the mountain. I have been coming to Whistler since the early 90s & have stayed in many hotels & condo rentals. Definitely shop around & prebook your stay before coming up here. However, today's trip was just a day trip escape from the big city & was thoroughly enjoyed. The drive from Vancouver takes 90 minutes or less depending on how fast you drive - longer if you stop along the way & or make a pit stop in Squamish, a beautiful town & worth the stop - see my Squamish review. Whoa got the shock of my life while walking about! Five years ago on a cruise in the Caribbean, our group met the super charismatic, charming, & so awesome Cruise Director (entertainment) Matt! Check him out on Instagram @ mattcruisedirector. Merica many of you might be very familer with him from the Carnival Cruise Line!!! Couldn't believe he's now living here - currently on the Sunshine Coast of BC but will be relocating to Vancouver. It was a pleasure to run into him & his wife! I had vivid fond cruise flashback memories while chatting with him. That awesome cruise back in 2015 on Carnival Breeze was phenomenal!!!!! It was a total awesome riot! I discovered my island paradise - Curaçao! Side note - Vancouver & Whistler hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics! I can tell you from first hand experience with actually being involved in the Olympics as a volunteer - it was so spectacular an event!!!!! Vancouverites today still speak highly of it! Super natural Whistler is highly recommended if you've never been - so do check it out! Come experience Whistler & be wowed!!! You will exhale & feel that - we got this ... life is good after all!!!!!

Such a beautiful and cute little lodge in whistler creek had such an amazing trip and stay here…read morefelt like a real cabin stay.

Whistler was a beautiful place to visit; but staying at whistler Vacation Club at Lake Placid via…read moreResort Time was quite disappointing; First, to check in, there was no Registration at the resort we stayed; we had to drive about 3 miles north to Twin peaks Resort, the Registration office was hard to find with No Sign at Entrance for direction. 2nd, there was no Street address or Resort Sign posted at Parking Entrance, the front Entrance was locked, it was very confusing for trying get in the Resort. 3rd, we were charged $ 111.00 cleaning/ amenities fee upon Check in for 3 night stay that no one will come to clean our room; plus, we had to take out trash and start dishwashing machine upon check out, or we will be charged ADDITIONAL $ 125.00 Extra Ordinary Housekeeping charge. We are frequent travelers, we have stayed at many resorts and Hotels, there was not one time that we had to take out trash upon check out, plus, there was housekeeping service at least 1-2 times if not everyday; What bothers us the most is the letter was given to us upon Check in, it threaten us that we could be charged ADDITIONAL FEE of $ 125.00 if we don't take out trash and started dishwashing machine upon check out, it DID NOT make us feel good.

My friends and I did a day trip to Whistler and as Texans, playing and frolicking in the snow was…read morehigh on our list of things to do. We found this park because it was on Whistler's tourism page. Our bus dropped us off at Whistler Village and then we took a cab up to Bubly Tube Park. With a little more research, we would have known to take the Excalibur Gondola from the Village for free. At the time we went, tickets were only available to purchase when we got there. They have a one or two hour option. Coming in, we had planned on the two hour ticket but ended up with the one hour ticket as it was not crowded at all. For me, this was perfect as it can be a tiring activity. You of course get more bang for your buck with the two hour option. After paying, they do ask you to attach your pass to your jacket or pants. They have a couple of tables and chairs to relax and watch or place your things. There was no lockers that we could see, but that would come in handy. They have an actual gondola on the grounds that's great for photo ops or also to place your things inside. We felt safe keeping our bags there as there are staff members close by. The staff here was super friendly and helpful. Now to the fun stuff. Grab a tube and make your way up the hill. There's an initial walk to the conveyer belts that take you up. At first glance is looks easy but a little effort was needed to get to the lift. Once on there, it's smooth sailing. When you get to the top, you have a few options. There are 2 sets of lanes, 4 lanes in total. It was told to us that one set gets your down faster than the other, but I felt like I went faster on the "slower" one. That being said, both were super fun. We doubled up on almost all the runs, some people went solo. There might be some videos of me giggling like a little girl going down. With the altitude and inclines, I only had two runs in me, but my more fit homies got in 3-4 runs in that timeframe. Overall, we had an absolute blast here. If you have just a day to enjoy Whistler but still want some snow activities, this is it. It's not a time consuming event or as expensive as skiing. I'll definitely come back if in the area again.

Came here while visiting Whistler, CA…read more Our group initially had planned to do 2 hours, but we settled on 1 hour. And it actually was just enough. The day we picked, it was not crowded at all, thank goodness, so we got to take our time and take tons of pics. We couldn't book online. Maybe because it's first come first serve. When we arrived via ride share. This is the process from what I remember. We went to the front. And were asked to fill out the booking info and waiver online via QR code. Sadly they don't have wifi, so I had to borrow my friends phone to do this part, since I was on airplane mode. Once we completed that. We went over the mini bridge and paid at the window. It was about $25 US/1 hour, card only, no cash. You pay, and then put on a ski badge so it's visible. Then pick up your tube, and drag it up the hill (it's a work out for real), and then they tell you how to take the auto crosswalk (like at the airport) up to the top. It was cool to the skiers/snowboarders right next to us the hill. It's a trek to get to the top of that hill with the 4 seperate lanes (2 regular/2 a little higher up). But a lot of fun sliding down it. I did about 3 runs total, all of them in a duo. Our group was adults. But there was also families, and kids enjoying. Fun for all ages for sure.

It doesn't get any better than this ... Ski in/ski out and the gondola is right outside your back…read moredoor! It feels like your own little cabin inside of the lodge. The rooms are very large with full kitchens and a cozy fireplace. We spent a week here in January 2012 and loved relaxing in our place after a day on the slopes! You get a locker near the back door to store your ski gear so you can come right in off the run, put your gear in the locker and head straight up to your room with ease. I booked this as a package through Whistlerblackcomb.com with our lift tickets. It was a great price and if you buy them before the end of November for the coming season, they heavily discount the packages!

Ski-in/Ski-out rules!…read more Our place was so close to the lift we could look out and see what lifts were open on their big board. Oh, and if you forget your key, apparently you just have throw rocks at random windows to get let in. I wonder if that kid is still waiting in the snow for me to let him in.

We booked whitewater rafting with The Adventure Group in Whistler and it was an incredible…read moreexperience. One of the best bonuses right off the bat was the free transportation they provide from Whistler Village out to their basecamp--it made the logistics completely seamless. Make sure you arrive with some time to spare because their basecamp is awesome. They have a bunch of complimentary activities to keep you entertained before or after your tour, including Wiffle ball golf, axe throwing, a nice hike around the beautiful grounds, and giant yard games like Jenga, tic-tac-toe, and cornhole. It really extends the adventure and adds so much value! When it comes to the rafting itself, they make the whole process completely stress-free. Literally all we needed to bring was a bathing suit and a towel--they provide absolutely everything else. Since the water was still cold, they geared us up in full wetsuits, a jacket, boots, a life jacket, and a paddle. We rafted the Green River, which features class 2-3 rapids. It is the perfect adventure for beginners because you get plenty of opportunities to get splashed and feel the adrenaline, but it still feels completely safe. Our group of six was paired with an amazing guide who gave us super detailed instructions on all the paddle movements we needed to know to work as a team. If you are looking for a fun, well-organized, and action-packed water adventure in Whistler, I highly recommend TAG!

Had the best time with TAG! We experienced 2 adventures with them- snowmobiling and the Vallea…read moreLumina. There was still lots of snow on the mountain trails for our ride and Marley was a terrific guide. The light show was really well done and their sound system rocked throughout the woods. Axe throwing, included with the day pass, was also fun. It was easy to get there and back to the village on the free shuttle service. Highly recommend!

I loved my stay here at the Aspens. Our suite had 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, tv's in each room,…read morea fireplace, and a full kitchen stocked with everything you might need to prepare some meals. I liked that they had Aveda products in the bathrooms, too. We took advantage of the hot tubs and pool each evening and that was lovely. The location is great - close to everything. I liked how the suite felt cabin-like and had cool old skis, snowshoes, and ski posters for decor.

The Aspens is located just off the lowest portions of the Merlin's and Green Line runs on…read moreBlackcomb. It is a ski in/out property and is a mix of hotel condos and privately owned condos. It's a quick walk down to Whistler Village and was very easy to walk down to Spicy Sports in Blackcomb to get our rental equipment. The main areas of the building are in dire need of renovation. First impressions are not great. The lifts are dead slow and you can expect a five minute wait at peak times. Parking is plentiful in the underground parking garage at $17/day. The rules in the main areas are a bit strange as the resort has a "strict" no skis/boards in the condos, yet their ski valet does not accept poles or ski boots. I see absolutely no point in disallowing skis when similar property damage can be made with poles and people stomping around in ski boots. The outdated main areas and stupid ski valet that only accepts one-third of the necessary kit is a one-star deduction. We rented our condo from a private owner off Airbnb. Our unit was recently renovated with newly kitted bathroom and kitchen. We were lucky in that it was a corner unit and we heard no noise except for the ski boots clonking down the hallway in the morning and early evening if we happened to be around - even that noise was not too bothersome. There is no question on if we would rent from the owning couple again - for sure! Although our unit is within the same building as the resort-operated condos, we did not get daily maid service which was a-ok. If you are considering this property, it is absolutely vital that you understand who you are renting from to ensure you get the unit you expect. If the operating company is ResortQuest, you will likely end up with a room that was last updated in the early 1980's. It is my recommendation to turn to VRBO and Airbnb so that you can see photos of specific units versus a mix of photos from outdated and updated condos on various booking sites.