Whistler & Blackcomb Open This Week

Let the ski/ snowboard season begin! Whistler announced yesterday the mountain will be open this Wednesday to be followed by Blackcomb on Thursday. Sadly, we’ll still have to wait until Dec 12 for the Peak 2 Peak Gondola to open. The release is quoted below, followed by a killer snowboarding teaser video to get you psyched for the season.

Whistler Mountain will open for daily operations on November 26 with access to Emerald Express, Big Red Express and Franz’s Chair via the Whistler Village Gondola. On Thursday, November 27 the Creekside Gondola will open, providing access to Whistler Mountain from the Creekside Base through to Sunday, November 30. View What’s Open section for full operation details.

Blackcomb Mountain will join Whistler Mountain on the official opening day Thursday, November 27, with access to Solar Coaster Express, Jersey Cream Express and Catskinner Express. The Wizard Chair, Excalibur Gondola and Excelerator Chair will operate through the weekend for uploading. View What’s Open section for full operation details.

Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations in Whistler Village is currently open daily from 10am to 6pm. On Wednesday the village ticket windows and Village Guest Relations will be open from 8am to 7pm to assist guests. On Thursday, November 27, Creekside Guest Relations and Blackcomb Daylodge Guest Relations will open from 8am.