(AMRI) Journey to promote records in Americas (P.473) Whistler Blackcomb: The largest ski resort in Americas

07-05-2026

(Worldkings.org) The resort covers 8,171 acres (about 3,307 hectares) of skiable area, with more than 200 marked runs, 16 alpine bowls, and 3 glaciers. It also has one of the highest uphill lift capacities on the continent, with more than 30 lifts moving nearly 70,000 skiers per hour.

 

Whistler Blackcomb is a massive ski resort located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, about 125 km north of Vancouver. It combines two mountains — Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain — into one interconnected resort linked by the famous PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, a lift system that travels directly between the two mountains high above the valley. The resort hosted many alpine skiing events during the 2010 Winter Olympics and is considered one of the world’s premier winter sports destinations.

 

The resort is famous for its enormous vertical drop, long ski season, and variety of terrain. Beginners can find gentle groomed slopes near the village areas, while advanced skiers and snowboarders are drawn to steep alpine bowls, backcountry-style terrain, glades, and expert runs. Average annual snowfall exceeds 11 metres (around 430–465 inches), helping maintain strong snow conditions through much of the season.

One of Whistler Blackcomb’s defining features is the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, which connects the summits of the two mountains without touching the ground between towers for a long span. The gondola became internationally famous for both its engineering and panoramic views of glaciers, forests, and alpine terrain.

Beyond skiing and snowboarding, Whistler Blackcomb is also a year-round mountain resort. In summer, the area transforms into a hub for hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing, ziplining, and alpine activities. The pedestrian-friendly Whistler Village at the base of the mountains contains hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops, and nightlife, making it one of Canada’s busiest tourism destinations.

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