Top 5 Reasons to Choose Whistler with Ski Independence
When it comes to North American skiing, it doesn’t get bigger or better than Whistler Blackcomb in beautiful British Columbia. The continent’s largest ski area is located an easy drive north of Vancouver on the spectacular Sea To Sky Highway. A must-ski for every dedicated skier or boarder, your trip will be so much better if you visit with the assistance and support of experts like Ski Independence and you’ll get the best value if you book before prices go up on 15th November 2024.
1. The Vibrant Village Experience
Whistler is packed with incredible places to stay. Ski Independence works extremely closely with the accommodation providers to ensure the best possible value for their clients, having built up relationships over more than three decades, carefully selecting the best options for UK skiers and boarders.
You can choose from a brilliant selection of 3-5 star rated properties including hotels, lodges, residences and suites, several of them with spa facilities. As always Ski Independence can advise of the best property to choose for your particular needs, including the current best deals.
Whistler Village, located at the base between the two mountains is an incredibly vibrant community with an amazing selection of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops as well as a massive choice of accommodation.
2. Whistler – On the Mountain
Whistler Blackcomb is made up of two mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, and has over 8,000 acres of skiable terrain putting it among the largest ski areas on earth.
Along with endless off-piste freeride opportunities, there are more than 200 pistes and one of the biggest lift-served verticals in North America at 1,609m.
The resort is known for its varied terrain, which offers something for everyone, and a fast, comfortable lift network to whisk you back up the slopes.
© Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova
Every level of skier and rider is catered for in Whistler. Ski Independence highly rates the Whistler Snow School and can advise on the best tuition options whatever standard you are. Families with younger children should ask about the Kids Ski Adventure Camps whilst experienced skiers wanting to make the most of Whistler Blackcomb’s 12 alpine bowls and three glaciers will have a ball at an Extremely Canadian Steep Ski Clinics or perhaps the Helly Hansen Women’s 2 day Ski Camp & Showcase Snowboard Camp among many other options.
The resort’s 2.7-mile-long Peak 2 Peak Gondola moves skiers between the two mountains at the top.
3. Whistler – Off the Slopes
There are lots of other activities to try besides skiing too. Some of the great facilities were created when Whistler Blackcomb was a key venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics. This season the first ever Winter Invictus Games are due to be staged there.
There are simply loads of activities to enjoy off the slopes with favourites including Ziptrek, which has a whole host of ziplines to explore for all tastes, including North America’s longest at 2km. The Scandinave Spa wellness retreat is an outdoor thermal spa where you can enjoy blissful, relaxing massages surrounded by forest and mountain views. Or there’s Vallea Lumina, a unique multimedia night walk through an enchanted forest in pursuit of hidden wonders as well as several indigenous art galleries and museums where you can learn all about the first residents of the region.
But there’s really so much on offer here you really do need expert guidance from the team at skI Independence, who have been visiting for years and have first-hand knowledge, to make the best of your holiday.
4. Ski Independence are THE Whistler Experts
© Whistler – David McColm – Vail Resorts
The expert team of Ski Specialists at Ski Independence pride themselves on being among the best in the business. All have recent experience of skiing in Whistler and they’re passionate about creating the perfect ski holiday experience for each and every client, which could be why many book with them year after year. It’s good to know Ski Independence holidays are ATOL-protected and ABTA-bonded, offering full financial protection.
5. Book Early (Make it Epic!)
To get the very best Whistler holiday at the highest value it’s important to be aware that early booking discounts currently available to secure today will only be around until 15 November 2024. That is the deadline for the best 24-25 holiday deals before accommodation prices rise.
Get the best value on your lift pass now before the separate deadline for them, usually in early December. Buying early means huge savings compared to buying in-season. Don’t delay, secure your Canadian ski holiday of a lifetime Whistler with Ski Independence today.
To book your Whistler ski holiday, call Ski Independence for a tailor-made quotation on 0131 243 8097 or visit ski-i.com/whistler.