| Whistler is a beautiful Canadian resort town located in | | | | here are all seasoned locals that are very familiar with |
| the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains | | | | the terrain and are skilled in knowing where to find |
| in the province of British Columbia. The population | | | | the best powder to ski. Safety and professionalism |
| only consists of some 10,000 residents, but over two | | | | are key elements in the teaching and guiding here in |
| million people visit the town annually, usually for the | | | | Whistler. |
| wonderful skiing that it offers and the numerous | | | | You can also try your luck at some cross-country |
| mountain biking trails that go on for miles and miles. It | | | | skiing through Whistler's three serene cross-country |
| has been voted one of the top destinations in North | | | | locations. The scenery here is simply breathtaking and |
| America by several major ski magazines since the | | | | second to none. In Whistler you will find that there |
| early 1990s. In 2010, during the Winter Olympics, | | | | are a lot more (and deeper) Alpine bowls to ski as |
| Whistler played host to many of the Nordic, Alpine, | | | | well as smoother corduroy cruisers, high speed lifts, |
| skeleton, luge and bobsled events. Snowboarding and | | | | tons more runs from green to double black diamond, |
| freestyle skiing were also hosted at nearby Cypress | | | | and the fun even includes the new record breaking |
| Mountain near Vancouver. | | | | Peak 2 Peak Gondola. |
| If you're looking for some of the most lush, snow | | | | More than sports, too |
| covered real estate in the world, then Whistler might | | | | Whistler offers more than just a great skiing |
| very well be your idea of a skier's paradise. In | | | | adventure. When the sun finally sets on the |
| Whistler you will find and average annual snowfall of | | | | snow-covered trails, you and the family can relax and |
| over 33 feet (10 meters) making this bliss for skiers | | | | enjoy a huge plethora of restaurants, lounges, bars, |
| all around the world. You will find over 200 trails and | | | | spas, pubs, shops and other great activities. Whistler |
| more than 17 alpine bowls filled full of white powder. | | | | also offers some of the worlds most fabulous |
| There are 38 ski lifts to choose from, four glaciers, | | | | accommodations, from luxury hotels to condos, |
| outlandish terrain parks and a one-mile vertical rise | | | | chalets and retreats. Accommodations here in |
| with chutes and pillow lines. Skiing and snowboarding | | | | Whistler range from luxury high-end packages, to the |
| are usually the main activities here in Whistler, | | | | last-minute budget-minded deals. No matter if you are |
| however, there are various other winter sports | | | | staying here for a few nights or a few weeks, |
| available and during the summer the lifts are kept | | | | Whistler will be you the perfect snowy hideaway (or |
| running in order to provide awesome highline hiking | | | | sunny mountaintop) to suit all of your traveling needs, |
| and many other outdoor activities, even summer | | | | whatever the season. |
| skiing. | | | | It doesn't matter if you're looking to hit the slopes on |
| Beginners to pros | | | | some of the best powder in the world, simply looking |
| Another great reason why Whistler is the best place | | | | for a paradise surrounded by snow or want to hike |
| to vacation is the fact that it's a great place for | | | | into the wilderness in colorful spring or splendid |
| beginner skiers to learn to ski these kinds of trails. | | | | summer, Whistler can deliver the goods in all |
| Whistler Blackcomb offers families a vast array of | | | | respects. The people are welcoming, the air is clean |
| instructional group lessons as well as clinics and | | | | and crisp, the great outdoors beckons you in spring, |
| specialty camps. No matter if you're a first time skier | | | | summer, fall and winter, and there is never a wrong |
| or simply trying to perfect your black diamond skills, | | | | time to visit. Take a virtual tour on the Internet and |
| there are all types of classes to help you, with | | | | you will discover a world unlike any other, and it's just |
| encouraging and friendly teachers. Many of the | | | | a hop, skip or jump from any place on Earth in |
| schools here are locally owned and operated by | | | | today's jet-speed world of travel. Whistler is calling |
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