Amidst the magnificent Coastal Mountains of British Columbia, just 75 miles north of Vancouver, lies Whistler, home of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. The largest ski area on the continent, Whistler boasts over 7000 skiiable acres, with more than 200 marked trails and 12 massive alpine bowls including three glaciers. Many consider this to be the ultimate winter vacation destination. We think you should judge for yourself!
Skiing and snowboarding in the Whistler/Blackcomb area is unparalleled. The most advanced high-speed lift system in the world and a variety of great accommodations with ski-in, ski-out access make skiing and snowboarding at this resort among the most exciting and accessible anywhere. With its nearly perfect mix of terrains, you are sure to enjoy the experience of a lifetime! Visitors will also enjoy a variety of other winter sports, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling and year-round fishing. Whistler is great for families, too! A wide variety of children's programs are available, as well as babysitting, day care services and expert children's instruction.
The charming Alpine village offers a tremendous assortment of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Sensational shopping is available seven days a week in the plazas of Whistler Village. Enjoy a sampling of cuisines from around the world, as you dine slope-side or in any number of outstanding restaurants. The après-ski scene here is legendary. And Whistler is an excellent value for your dollar, thanks to the favorable currency exchange rate.
Experience Whistler this winter!
In the southern Chilcotin Mountains of British Columbia, approximately 65 air miles north of Whistler, is a place called Tyax Lake. In winter, it is the headquarters for our friends at TLH Heliskiing. From this beautiful lodge, (one of two they operate in B.C.), they provide their guests with one of the most spectacular skiing or boarding experiences on the planet.
TLH accesses 830,000 acres of terrain in the surrounding ranges, a vast area that would swallow Vail up 166 times over. Add to that the lodge experience that awaits at day's end, and the camaraderie that is found amongst members of a heliskiing group, and you have a vacation that, for skiers and riders, is a form of bliss impossible to beat.
A heliskiing vacation is about riding and skiing surreal, untracked terrain-and that's what you'll do, run after run after unbelievable run. There are steep trees, endless glaciers, and wild, wind-sculpted features. The only thing better than the skiing is how much of it you can do… on a good day you might log more than 30,000 vertical feet. When you return to the lodge at the end of the day, a buffet dinner awaits you. Afterwards you can retire to the bar, game room, or hot tub to relive the day with friends.
There's simply no arguing it. If you're serious about skiing or riding, you need to go heliskiing at some point. If you've already been, take a look at TLH. It is an ultimate experience with unforgettable hosts--whose only concern is that your trip is safe, and that the smile on your face stays put for weeks after you return home. And it will, even though no matter how many times you check, there's no helicopter parked in your driveway.
The time of your life!
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