With so many skiable terrain, Whistler/Blackcomb is the biggest in North America.

You could be here for one season and not ski every run that we have here. 

Surely, during your short stay here you will leave wanting to come back at least a few times to fully discover all that Whistler/Blackcomb has to offer.There are a few things that you can do to ensure that you get the most out of your ski day. (Especially during the high seasons)

Get up there as soon as the lifts open, and prior to that call the snowphone which will let you know the temperatures at the top and bottom as well as the runs of the day and all other pertinent information to what is happening on the mountain.(604-932-4211)

If you are an accomplished skier and the visibility is good, go straight to the top; the Peak chair on Whistler or 7th Heaven on Blackcomb. You can remain there until the crowds show up at around 10:30am.

After head to the mid mountain and/or even an early lunch which will enable you to not have to fight the crowds for lunch. Another good "secret" is to head to the Garbanzo chair on Whistler and theCrystal chair on Blackcomb after lunch, these areas are great and somewhat underused. If you wanted to get to know the mountain, there are free mountain tours, check the hut at the top of the Solar Coaster chair on Blackcomb and the top of the Whistler Gondola on Whistler mountain.

Truly the best way to get acquainted with the mountain as well as improving your skiing is to take a lesson. There are many lessons to choose from for both kids and adults.