Absolutely the No 1 resort in the world winter and summer. It takes a lifetime to ski all the runs. In the summer it is so wonderfully warm and there are too many things to do here. It's non-stop with excellent events winter and summer. The restaurants are fabulous and for the budget travellers the unlimited supply of food from all over the world is available to purchase and cook. This place rocks and I've been to too many resorts to remember. This is #1 bar none!

Overall, Whistler has North America's best ski terrain. My other favorites would be Jackson, Snowmass and Lake Louise. Despite a relatively low top elevation, the snow on the top half of the mountains is much better than widely known. The low valley elevations definitely means sometimes the weather there can be an issue though. No other resort in North Amercia offers as much high alpine than do the twin giants of Whistler and Blackcomb. No other resort can beat the length of it's season that goes from mid November until early August on the Blackcomb Glacier. No other resort has the no cars/Whistler Village! No other resort has the beautiful coastal city of Vancouver as it's gateway. It can be busy, especially on weekends. It's pricey, but usually no more than the other major resorts it's competing against. The people you meet there are mostly very friendly and helpful. It's not an ideal family resort due to it's size and it's sometimes challenging weather conditions. It is a great option for North Americans looking for challenge and nightlife but may not want to travel to Europe in order to find it.

Went to WB for the first time March 17-23 and had the best time ever. Having been all over Colortado and New Mexico WB replaces Vail/Taos as my number 1 spot. Outstanding terrain, first class facilities, and great staff made it a fabulous trip. Not to mention snow everyday! This resort is all it's cracked up top be, no hype here. Be sure to hit the Symphony Area, absolutely the best powder I've ever seen! Waist deep and still piling up. Incredible spot, go!

The Whistler Ski experience is the best! Incredibly huge resort - largest ski terrain in N. America and more runs than you can do in several days. As a true intermediate skier, it's great here because all levels can ski at the top of both mountains all the way to the bottom. Great customer service, loads of Aussies, Canadians and other nice folks (hot guys and girls too) Great apres too. . . but in a laid back, less attitude fashion then one would find at Aspen or Vail. Probably the only thing lacking here, in my opinion, is a true old, Alpin village setting. Whistler is relatively new (from the 1960's) so the village is nearly all brand new looking and lacks that vintage charm one finds at a Breckenridge or Park City. But this is minor. My favorite place to ski in the world!!

By far the greatest mountain in North America (Utah #1 and Colorado #2). I have skied many times at Zermatt & Cervinia, and they do not hold a candle to Whistler either.

Mark de Stefanis