Blackcomb Peak — Local services in Whistler Resort Municipality

Whistler used to be one of our family's favorite destinations, and we visited at least 3-5 times per year for the last 20 years.

However, in the last couple of years, it seems that things have changed for the worse.

The runs are not as well groomed as they used to be and dangerous areas are not marked as clearly. Many runs are also frequently closed. Today, we even witnessed someone getting stuck waist-deep in a river in the middle of a run.

Additionally, the new practice of snow blasting during the day is disrupting and causes loud, sudden noises that create an intimidating atmosphere.

The selection of food at the mountain restaurants has also been reduced to a bare minimum and our favorite huts are now permanently closed.

It's disappointing to see the excellence of service that used to be a hallmark of Whistler Blackcomb diminishing.

I sincerely hope that the management can improve their game and restore the great experiences that we used to have at...

The Whistler Blackcomb mountains are a pair of mountain peaks in the Western region of British Columbia in Canada. It is located in one of the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains and is the home of the all season resort more commonly known as Whistler. It is the biggest ski area in all of North America.The Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride is absolutely top-of-the-list must do between Blackcomb peak and Whistler peak. The views from the gondolas are simply spectacular. At the peaks of either the Whistler or Blackcomb mountain there are restaurants and washrooms where you can enjoy your meals gazing at the beautiful scenery. You can also do some shopping for...

This is Blackcomb Peak (2436 meters) & is outside of the patrolled terrain on Blackcomb Mountain. Back country skiers will often traverse behind Blackcomb Peak to access unpatrolled runs DOA (Down Over & Around), Body Bag Bowl, & the runs off Disease Ridge. Blackcomb Peak proper is considered closed terrain due to the risk of avalanche and exposure, but look close & you will often see some amazing tracks noodling through the rocky exposed terrain spilling out onto the apron below. Don't gamble, get your avalanche training & equipment, the ten essentials, & minimum 3 people...