Whistler Mountain

Whistler Mountain, and nearby Blackcomb, are considered to be two of the best ski and snowboard resorts in the world. Conveniently located in British Columbia's Coastal Region (approximately 120 km north of Vancouver), Whistler's comfortable winter climate and superb snow conditions make it a great place for an array of winter activities including snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The alpine village also thrives in the summer. Besides enjoying the breathtaking scenery, one can go hiking, golfing, camping and biking there too.


A scenic view of neighbouring mountains at Whistler village


A rushing stream                                                 A bunch of pine cones


My cousins in Vancouver                         Kairong, with tulips behind her


Found a large pine cone from the woods nearby


My auntie with her three little kids. The fourth one wasn't born then.

Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain, the neighbouring ski hill, can be reached from lifts at Whistler village (about 7000 feet below their summits). Although adjacent to each other, their terrain is very different.


Blackcome Gondola station


Greenery is all around when we first departed from the chairlift station, which slowly disappears as we ascend.


Patches of snow appears as altitude increases, which gradually becomes fully covered with snow.

 
A transit chairlift station                                 People skiing down from the top

We reached the final station after a long ride. It's a pity that we couldn't venture to the top of Whistler mountain, which is not accessible via chairlifts.


Whistler peak behind me                                                 Snowman and skier


A thick pile of snow beside the information board

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