Ski Holidays in Whistler

Located about two hours from Vancouver - Whistler is perhaps the first destination that comes into the mind when you are thinking of a wonderful ski holiday. Along with a range of other activities such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing, snowboarding, ice skating, swimming, snowmobiling, and rafting - Whistler offers excellent options for an enjoyable ski holiday.

With its majestic Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, each scaling a 7,000', Whistler is the biggest as well as the most exceptional ski destinations in North America. Both of these mountains together provide more than 8000 acres of skiable terrain as well as over 200 marked trail in order to ski in.

Popular among the trails are the Lost Lake with more than 25 km of classic as well as groomed corduroy trails winding through some of the incredible golf courses in the area; the Davies Dervish - a thrilling double black diamond mogul run; and the seven mile long Burnt Stew.

Whistler Mountains are also home to some of the most advanced high speed lift systems, apart from three amazing glaciers and 12 superb alpine bowls, all of which collectively serve as a perfect base for a great skiing. In addition to skiing in Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, skiing in Whistler village - an alpine style center divided into five amazing areas - is also enthralling.

Perhaps for these reasons, Whistler has been chosen to host such international competitions as the 2010 Winter Olympics Games. In addition, many of the prestigious ski publications have rated Whistler as number one ski resort in North America.

Whistler provides excellent choices for all types of skiing such as alpine skiing, free ride skiing, cross country skiing, and free style skiing. Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, involves sloping down the densely packed ski trails.

In free ride skiing, also known as off piste skiing, you float through the powdered snow as well as cut through the roughest conditions. However, it is recommended for skiers with advanced abilities. A subset of the Nordic skiing sport - cross country skiing is both easy and fun when compared to other skiing type. Free style skiing is mostly designed for a specific style of skiing.

For adventurers, this ski resort has fantastic options in the form of guided heli skiing and heli snowboarding. Heli skiing is usually performed on more than 14000 ft snow-covered peaks, which in turn is a great way to explore the unrivalled beauty of the high alpine terrain. As in the case of normal skiing, Whistler provides choices to enjoy different types of heli skiing including powder heli skiing, Big Mountain heli skiing, and mini golf heli skiing.

One of the prime specialties of this fabulous skiing destination is that it has superb alternatives to skiing freaks of all abilities, no matter you are a beginner or an old hand. A plethora of schools exclusively designed for skiing operate here to cater ski enthusiast of every level and need. This in turn allows you to ski through the enchanting forest and powdered snow in the area. Many of them offer specialist lessons such as bumps classes, women-only classes, and classes exclusively for off piste skiing.

Additionally, specialties cover skiing adventure programs, special programs for teens, and family zone. There are also ski schools providing specialized classes for kids aged between 3-4 years. Apart from these, a licensed facility functions here to provide skiing classes for kids aged 3 months to 36 months. In addition, these schools tailor the lessons according to the requirements of the skiers.

With these enjoyable skiing options amid dramatic scenery and spectacular views, it is no wonder why more than two million visitors from across the world flock to Whistler every year.

Accommodation is aplenty in this skiing destination, with a continuum of ski chalets to suit any taste and budget. There are also excellent ski resorts as well as hotels in the area. In order to make your ski holiday comfortable and pleasurable, many of them even provide packages covering everything from accommodation and food to ski equipments and service of expert staff. Also, many of them are located within the easy reach of the lifts. Some of them even offer discounts for some kind of packages. Above all, many of them provide choices to make bookings online.