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Useful links
Whistler Blackcomb’s official website
whistlerblackcomb.com - all you need to know about the mountains in summer and winter including getting there; things to do; tickets and passes and latest Olympic updates together with some great photography to get you in the mood.
Airlines
ba.com
aircanada.com
KLM.com
Snow Reports
Whistler-Blackcomb Snow Report
Winter Sports
whistlerblackcomb.com/mountain/maps - Trail/Piste Maps
Whistler-Blackcomb Trail/Piste Maps
Ski/Snowboard forums and newsgroups
Snowheads.com – a UK based ski and snowboard site
Goneboarding.co.uk - a UK-based snowboard site
SnowboardingAtWhistler.com - The one-stop website for a visitor to Whistler!
Tickets and Passes
whistlerblackcomb.com/tickets - To save money on lift tickets it is worth investigating booking in advance. It also saves time when you arrive – so you can hit the slopes even more quickly on your first morning.
Ski and Snowboard lessons
whistlerblackcomb.com/rentals/school/index.htm
Equipment Rentals
summitsport.com - Summit is very convenient if you need to hire gear as it is located at the base of both mountains - right next to the lifts, offers complimentary ski and snowboard storage with every rental, and if you book on line you will get a discount on the in store price.
affinityrentals.com - We like Affinity too and they have a convenient location right next to our condo! They also open early and late so you can sort out your rentals the night you arrive if it is before 10pm and be ready to hit the slopes bright and early, or leave it until 7am on your first morning. If you are flying in from the UK – you will be up and about by 6.30am on your first morning so why not make the most of it!

Other winter activities
Check the excellent Whistler Blackcomb website for events and other activities that you can enjoy during your stay, including Ziptrekking, Dog Sledding and Snow mobiling.
For activities that don’t revolve around snow, you can visit the sports centre at Meadow Park. They have an ice sheet for skating, a fully equipped gym, a 25m pool, plus a great fun kids pool and hottub. There’s also The Core in the village, which does yoga, has a gym and a great indoor rock climbing wall. Get one of the instructors to dig out the blindfold goggles if you really fancy a challenge!
Local Colour
Pique Newsmagazine – a freebie local weekly, good for what’s on and the letters to the editor are always entertaining.
FAQ Whistler - self styled 'insiders guide to Whistler'. Pick up a copy when you are in town or have a look on line before you arrive.
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