Kris Skoupas

Whistler Resort Stats and Facilities

• Population: 9,825 permanent residents (2011 census), approximately 2,266 seasonal residents and 11,522 second-home owners
• Daily population equivalent: approximately 28,289
• Annual visitation: Approximately 2.14 million
• 79% of the people who work in Whistler also live in the community
• Average snowfall: 430.5 cm in the valley and 914 cm in the alpine
• Accommodations: Approximately 4,800+ rooms
• Restaurants/Lounges/Bars: Approximately 93
• Retail Shops: Approximately 207
• 551.3 hectares of parkland, 9 major parks and 10 neighbourhood parks
• Trails: 35 km of Valley Trail, 160 km of single track trails and 120 km of double track trails
• Recreation facilities, including Meadow Park Sports Centre with NHL-sized ice arena and public skating, lap pool, children’s pool, saunas, hot tub, fitness & aerobics centre & squash courts

Blackcomb Mountain Facts

• Opened: 1980
• Top Elevation: 7,494 ft / 2,284 m
• Base Elevation: 2,214 ft / 675 m
• Vertical Rise: 5,280 ft / 1,609 m
• Terrain: 3,414 acres
• Park & Pipe Facilities: 1 super pipe, 1 snow cross track, 3 parks
• Lift Capacity: 31,162 skiers / boarders per hour
• Terrain Type: 30% expert, 55% intermediate, 15% beginner
• Number of Trails: 100+ marked runs
• Mountain Restaurants: 9

Whistler Mountain Facts

• Opened: 1966
• Top Elevation: 7,160 ft / 2,182 metres
• Base Elevation: 2,140 ft / 652 metres
• Vertical Rise: 5,020 ft / 1,530 metres
• Terrain: 4,757 acres
• Park & Pipe Facilities: 2 Parks
• Lift Capacity: 34,345 skiers / snowboarders per hour
• Terrain Type: 25% expert, 55% intermediate, 20% beginner
• Number of Trails: 100+ marked runs
• Mountain Restaurants: 8