Whistler-Blackcomb - A World Class Ski Resort

Whistler, British Columbia, is world-renowned asbabysitting services. Teens can enjoy the Ride
the chosen venue for the 2010 Olympic andTribe program and learn free-ride, park skiing and
Paralympic Winter Games. As one of the top skisnowboarding. The LUNA program for teenagers
and all-season resorts in North America, Whistleroffers alcohol-free evening events from pool
beckons travelers from around the world with ski,parties to movie nights.You can drive the Sea to
snow and vacation experiences of a lifetime. ThisSky Highway, Highway 99, from Vancouver, BC
season, snow conditions were truly the best thatto Whistler in two hours. Flights to Vancouver are
they have ever been: more than 4.6 m (15 ft) fellavailable from almost any major city. Scheduled
in January 2006, making it the snowiest month inbus services from Vancouver and connecting
the resort's recorded history.Whistler offerscommunities arrive in Whistler daily. The Whistler
world-class skiing in the largest ski area in Northand Valley Express (WAVE) provides year-round
America and features 37 lifts, over 200 markedpublic bus service throughout Whistler and
runs, three glaciers and 13 alpine bowls. Riders canbetween Whistler and Pemberton.You might also
try out tricks at the award-winning terrain parks.choose to discover the dramatic beauty of the
Adults and kids of all ages can take ski orSea-to-Sky corridor of British Columbia from a
snowboarding lessons from the pros. You can alsounique perspective while relaxing in comfort and
enjoy heli-skiing, cross-country skiing, sledding,style onboard the new Whistler Mountaineer train.
snowmobiling, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, iceThis is a premier three hour train trip from
climbing and winter fishing. Also new this year,Vancouver to Whistler, BC. As the train hugs the
experience the Coca-Cola Family Tube Park, a sixoceanfront, winds through canyons and climbs the
to eight-lane adventure accessed via a newsteep grades of the BC Coast Mountains, you'll
tube-friendly, carpet-style lift. You'll probably runhave front row seats to the endless array of
out of energy before you run out of things tobreathtaking views riding in one of their modern
do!The pedestrian-friendly Whistler Village bustlesdome cars. An exciting addition to your holiday in
with excitement year-round: restaurants, spas,Whistler.Some pertinent facts about the
shopping and entertainment ranging from five-starWhistler-Blackcomb Ski Resort:Vertical: Whistler -
luxurious to comfortably economical. The resort1,530 m (5,020 ft); Blackcomb - 1,609 m (5,280
has 115 hotels, condos and bed & breakfasts, asft) Terrain: Whistler & Blackcomb combined -
well as many apartments, self-cater lodges and3,307 ha (8,171 ac) Runs: Whistler & Blackcomb
motels. Some accommodations offer ski- incombined - 200 runs Whistler: 100 runs- 20%
ski-out access. A free shuttle service operatesbeginner; 55 % intermediate; 25% expert
between Village North, Whistler Village and theBlackcomb: 100 runs - 15% beginner; 55 %
Upper Village.There's even a nanny service whichintermediate; 30% expert Lifts: Whistler &
means everyone can share in the excitement.Blackcomb combined - 37 lifts Whistler: 20 lifts - 2
Caring for families is a Whistler specialty. Whistlerhigh-speed gondolas; 6 high-speed quads; 2 triple
Kids offers ski and snowboard lessons for thechairs; 1 double chair; 9 surface lifts. Blackcomb: 17
little ones. The Nanny Network offers reliablelifts - 1 high-speed gondola; 6 high-speed quads; 3
childcare and even dog walking and doggietriple chairs; 7 surface lifts.