When skiing an unfamiliar resort, advanced knowledge of the terrain and conditions will enhance your ski vacation and give you the intel needed to select proper equipment. To help you determine which schuss sticks are best for tackling Whistler Blackcomb’s 8,000-plus acres of varied, world-class terrain, we tapped our friends at Rossignol to help us match their 2016-17 ski designs with complementary beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert trails and zones. We also included some top Whistler Blackcomb Snow School programs, which will help each level of skier beginner through expert maximize their experience on each terrain and ski type!
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IF YOU’RE A BEGINNER AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB, YOU’LL WANT TO…
Ski…
…the Emerald Express zone offers consistent, wide, low-grade terrain with spectacular views and access to the world-record breaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola for a scenic tour when the legs are ready to rest.
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….the EXPERIENCE 75 and women’s TEMPTATION 75, which features Rossignol’s award-winning Auto Turn Rocker technology and offers incredible ease-of-use when learning to glide, steer, and stop. The reduced running length and catch-free steering enhance maneuverability for instinctive control that build confidence and fast-tracks the learning curve.
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…Whistler Blackcomb’s MAX 4 Level 1-3. Snow School’s newest approach to improving your skiing, is the MAX 4, which limits the group size to four people per instructor and means you get more of what you want: mileage, attention and value.
IF YOU’RE AN INTERMEDIATE AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB, YOU’LL WANT TO…
Ski…
…Symphony Bowl, an intermediate skier or boarder’s paradise with open powder bowls and wide groomers, as well as widely spaced trees, groomed runs through the glades, intermediate off-piste terrain and unbelievable views of surrounding glaciers and peaks.
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…the EXPERIENCE 80 HD and women’s TEMPTATION 80, which provide a solid, wider platform for moving into mixed snow conditions in off-piste terrain with instinctive versatility and confidence-boosting, hard-snow performance.
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…a Private Lesson. Build your confidence and explore the mountains with a pro that caters to your exact needs. Go one-on-one or make a group with up to four family or friends of similar ability. You can select pros by specific languages, gender and certification level. Plus, you get the highest certified pros with the most experience teaching and guiding.
IF YOU’RE AN ADVANCED SKIER AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB, YOU’LL WANT TO…
Ski…
…Peak to Creek embodies the best groomed terrain on Whistler Mountain in one run, with over 5000 feet of vertical and four miles of varied terrain from the top of Peak Chair ending in the valley at the legendary Dusty’s Bar & BBQ.
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… EXPERIENCE 88 HD and TEMPTATION 88, which deliver a finely-tuned fusion of hard snow, carving precision and versatile, playful mobility. Rossignol’s proprietary blend of Auto Turn Rocker and an Extended Sidecut delivers high-definition performance across all terrain and snow conditions.
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…THE CAMP—the ultimate multi-day ski experience at Whistler Blackcomb. Your personal ski goals dictate the focus, whether it be groomers, bumps, in the gates or the steeps. Whether you want develop your skills and expand your terrain or you’re just looking for an incredible vacation experience, THE CAMP will please advanced skiers.
IF YOU’RE AN EXPERT AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB, YOU’LL WANT TO…
Ski…
…the Gemstone Bowls on Blackcomb Mountain. Accessed via a short hike up Spankey’s Ladder, the Gemstone Bowl—which include Ruby Bowl, Diamond Bowl and Sapphire Bowl—features some of Whistler Blackcomb’s best expert-level terrain with steeps, chutes, bowls and lines through cliff bands.
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…the new SOUL 7 HD and SOUL 7 HD W. This award-winning freeride ski is now amplified with Rossignol’s newest tech innovation: Carbon Alloy Matrix. Whether resort-based or backcountry bound,, the 2017 iterations provide more edge grip, stability, dampness, and drive, i.e. the ultimate fusion of ultra-lightweight playfulness and float with freeride performance.
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…an Extremely Canadian two-day Steep Skiing Clinic. You will discover both the best of Whistler Blackcomb’s pucker-worthy steeps and the best of yourself. Dedicated coaches mix a potent cocktail of technical instruction, steep skiing tactics and local knowledge, to provide you with an insiders experience not to be found anywhere else.
Now that you’re a little wiser about what to expect on Whistler Blackcomb’s slopes—and the type of skis you should don and lessons you should sign up for—it’s time to make your Whistler ski trip happen. Start by requesting a free, customized quote or call one of our knowledgeable Mountain Travel Experts at 800-610-8911.
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