Ski holidays in Whistler

Beginner skiing and snowboarding 

New to the slopes? Whistler is a fantastic place to start your adventure on the snow. With almost 50 gentle green runs spread across the mountain, there’s loads of space to find your feet. Perfect those first turns and build your confidence without ever feeling thrown in at the deep end.

Whistler’s ski schools are brilliant too, with group and private lessons running throughout the season for both adults and children. Whether it’s your first time clipping into skis or you want to experience the slopes on a snowboard, you’ll be in good hands.

For the easiest cruising terrain, head up the Whistler Village Gondola or Fitzsimmons Express to Olympic Station. This quieter area is packed with wide beginner-friendly slopes and designated slow zones, making it a great spot to practice before exploring more of the mountains.

Intermediate skiing and snowboarding 

If you’re happiest carving your way down cruisy blue runs with mountain views all around, Whistler is going to be right up your street. Intermediate skiers and snowboarders are seriously spoilt for choice in Whistler and Blackcomb as there's more than 100 blue pistes to explore. 

The beauty of skiing in Whistler is that you can keep things relaxed or push yourself a little further whenever you fancy. Many of the blue runs naturally lead into short black sections, ideal for building your confidence or levelling up your skills without diving straight into the steep stuff.

Looking to improve your technique? Head to the fantastic ski school and learn to ace those smooth carving turns you see seasoned skiers pulling off.

Advanced skiing and snowboarding 

For advanced skiers and boarders, Whistler is where things get seriously exciting. Massive terrain, steep bowls, legendary backcountry and over 50 black runs make this one of North America’s ultimate big-mountain playgrounds.

Whistler is also famous for its off-piste and backcountry terrain, so there’s endless opportunities for adventurous skiers and snowboarders looking to get their heart racing. And did you know that Whistler holds the record for the most ski and rideable terrain out of all of the North American resorts? Well, now you do. 

Ride the Peak Express chairlift for access to some of Whistler Mountain’s most iconic steep terrain, powder bowls and adrenaline-pumping descents. Over on Blackcomb, the 7th Heaven area serves up incredible high alpine skiing with jaw-dropping views to match. Head up the 7th Heaven chair lift to see it for yourself! 

Off piste, Freestyle and terrain parks

For the bravest skiers and boarders out there who love nothing more than to show off their skills on the mountain, there are some fantastic freestyle parks across the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, a variety of kickers, rails and boxes for an array of different abilities.

There is a real culture of freestyle skiing across the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains with lessons available to those who want to push their advanced skiing ability a little bit further.

Freestyle and terrain parks across Whistler and Blackcomb come in a ranking system of S, M, L and XL. S being the smallest, offers the best features for those getting started with freestyle, while XL is the largest and definitely not for the faint-hearted.

Helmets and a high level of ability are mandatory in all parks.

If backflips and 360’s don’t really sound like your thing, you can always pause to watch the skiers and boarders show off their moves at the Fire and Ice Show: an eccentric show of music, dance, fire and skiing! Located at the Whistler Village plaza, this is an exhilarating stunt show that runs every Sunday during the peak season.

Cross-country skiing and snowboarding 

Whistler isn’t just about downhill skiing either. After hosting the Nordic events during the 2010 Winter Olympics, the resort became one of Canada’s top cross-country destinations.There’s over 130km of scenic trails to explore, winding through snowy forests, past peaceful lakes and stunning mountain scenery.

Whistler Olympic Park offers more than 90km of groomed tracks, while Lost Lake Park (just a few steps from the village) has another 30km of beautiful trails right on your doorstep. Perfect for a slower-paced mountain adventure or a break from the busy ski slopes.

We are excited to be working with Black Tie Ski Rental, who give you the option to pick up your equipment in store or they will come to your hotel and do a fitting in the comfort of your room.

The team at Black Tie have expert knowledge and will contact you before you travel to take some important measurements to ensure you get the equipment you need. We will therefore require your contact details to pass on to them closer to your holiday.

Blue and red skis & boots come with standard boots, a 4-buckle boot with designed to fit and be comfortable for most people. Black skis & boots come with premium boots which means you have a wider selection of brands and models, including stiffer boots for more advance skiers, or wider or narrower fitting boots for wide/ narrow feet or calves. If you have booked standard boots, you can upgrade locally at a charge of approx. $10 per day.

*Free equipment hire for children 12 and under until 1st Dec 2025. 

Kids rent free with each paying adult on a Premium Package of equal duration

- Not applicable on Performance Packages or Ski/Board Only Packages
- Children age 12 & under at time of rental, one free child per full paying adult
- Valid on bookings made on/before December 1, 2025 for the 2025/26 season

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing but may vary up or down; correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.

Prices increase the closer you get to your departure date. Pre-book your lift passes early to save up to 65% and secure the lowest prices.

Ages

Whistler Blackcomb restricted/unrestricted passes:

• Child 7-12 years
• Adult 13+ years

Epic Pass:

• Child 5-12 years
• Teen/young adult 13-30 years
• Adult 31+ years

Lift pass information

• Whistler Blackcomb Area Passes are flexible and you can use the days purchased (not necessarily consecutive) on any day during the season
• Children 5-6 ski for £20, this covers all durations and must be added at time of booking
• Children 0-4 ski for free, please make clear at time of booking with our Reservations agent and they will arrange directly with the supplier

Pass types: 

• Restricted Dates - our cheapest pass but can't be used over peak dates*
• Unrestricted Dates - enjoy skiing any time in the season including peak dates*
• EPIC Pass - valid for unlimited access to skiing throughout the season including peak dates and is the best option for those wanting to ski 11 days or more. It also includes limited access to select partner resorts in Europe so may suit those with more than one ski holiday planned in the season

*Peak dates - if you wish to ski on the dates below, you will need to purchase an unrestricted pass

• 26 Dec - 31 Dec 2026
• 16 Jan 2027
• 13 Feb - 14 Feb 2027

EPIC coverage is included for all pass holders. This provides refunds associated with certain personal events and protects you against certain resort closures. More information on EPIC coverage available here.

All passes are non-refundable and no changes can be made after purchase. Lift passes must be paid for in full at the time of booking.

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing but may vary up or down; correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.

While we don’t currently offer tuition packages in Whistler directly, there’s ski and snowboard schools throughout the resort. If you’re a beginner, we’d definitely recommend checking availability with Whistler Ski School before booking, especially during peak holiday periods when lessons can fill up quickly.

Ski schools in Whistler 

Whether you’re stepping onto skis for the very first time, looking to fine-tune your technique, or ready to tackle steeper terrain with confidence, Whistler’s ski schools have you covered. With expert instructors, world-class facilities and lesson options for all ages and abilities, it’s one of the best places to learn or level up on the mountain.

Beginners can expect a fun and supportive introduction to skiing or snowboarding, learning alongside some of the industry’s top instructors on Whistler’s wide, confidence-boosting slopes. You’ll also benefit from being ‘lift line priority’, meaning less time queuing and more time actually skiing, which is more than ideal.

For those of you with a little more experience under your belt, there’s plenty beyond the standard lessons. You’ve got guided mountain sessions, freestyle coaching in the terrain parks, racing and expert tips for mastering Whistler’s famous steep runs. Whether you want to perfect your carving or finally send that jump you’ve been eyeing up all week, there’s a lesson to match your style.