As a 6 year season pass holder i have been extremely disappointed since vail has purchased whistler. Does anyone know if this is a good deal or should i wait because a better deal might come up. We are visiting whistler in early april for a night, really just to let our. The whistler blackcomb day pass is sold in canadian dollars, and offers the best value for guests who plan to ski or ride exclusively at whistler blackcomb. Whistler blackcomb introduced the rfid access card an access card containing a rfid chip during the 201516 winter season to replace paper lift tickets. Whistler blackcomb is the greatest resort success story on our continent from humble beginnings in 1966 to a resort municipality with 53,000 beds, olympic host and the first to draw two million skiers in a season. Your whistler blackcomb lift ticket gives you access to both whistler and blackcomb mountains, including the peak2peak gondola, terrain parks and superpipe, along with complimentary mountain orientation tours. Explore your options for making the most of north americas longest ski season, with a whistler blackcomb season pass. You can now redeem buddy and ski with a friend tickets online. Whistler lift tickets discounts whistler accommodations. While whistler and blackcomb mountains were developed independently, they are now linked by one of the most iconic ropeways ever built. As the resort business consolidates and collaborates, major players are bumping the value of a season pass.
Choose between 2, 5, or 10 preloaded with deeply discounted lift tickets to use during 2020. College pass holders must be enrolled at the time of their first day skiing or riding. Whistler blackcomb launched an unlimited season pass for 20172018 today as an alternative to the epic pass they are already on for 20172018 and then promptly confused the ski world. Aug 09, 2016 vail resorts confirms whistler blackcomb will likely be part of their affordable epic pass program, which includes access to every vail ski resort, by the 20172018 season. Both mountains are connected by the peak 2 peak gondola 3s cablecar. Enjoy the flexibility to ski or snowshoe as little or as much as you like along with the bonus of great pass perks. Whistler blackcomb season passes prices, officers and.
That was the ski industry standard for decades, but its backwards thinking in 2015 16. A guide to doing a season in whistler nonstop snow ski. I did think of the epic pass because i have a friend in seattle and i could of used their address to qualify but when i emailed whistler blackcomb they said i would need to provide a drivers licence to qualify so that saving went out the window. Get more selection, deals, perks and space to play. Vail resorts open note to passholders pugski ski talk. With the 2010 winter olympics around the corner, all eyes are on whistler blackcomb. Browse through our collection of whistler blackcomb photos to get acquainted with it before your ski trip or to relive great memories on the slopes. Vail resorts open note to passholders pugski ski talk at. Nov 16, 2015 for the first time, the ski callaghan season passes come with a snow guarantee in the 2015 2016 season. Mar 25, 2020 i expect they will do something along the lines or offering a 20% off renewal rate for 201920 pass holders. Your 2015 season membership is an unlimited mt buller season pass, valid on all mt buller lifts every day of the 2015 season and new members can enjoy all the benefits of a 2015 season membership, including unlimited lift access for the remainder of the 2014 season. It is a number that fits with the new epic rewards program, and reflects loosing about 15th of the ski season for many i am glad they said something. Whistler blackcomb is now a part of the epic family.
A guide to doing a season in whistler nonstop snow. I wonder if i get my season pass for sun peaks 1st online, but ski whistler before sun peaks if i can get the 50% off for whistler where did you go to get whistler tickets, also pg2736 thats an impressive price. Season passes offer the best value for ski callaghan fans who seek all access, from opening day in november to season end in april. The official opening and closing dates for whistler blackcomb, british columbia for current and past seasons. Whistler blackcomb ski pass prices are provided to onthesnow or sourced directly from the ski resort, who. Six 25% off bring a friend lift and six 25% off sightseeing tickets to share with friends and family throughout the season. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort. Whistler blackcomb lift tickets whistler reservations.
Whistler blackcomb ski pass prices are often dynamic and subject to change. A place where anything can happen, and where everyone can be a part of it. Four seasons resort whistler offers the ski whistler package featuring daily lift passes for two, personal ski concierge and a variety of ski themed amenities. Jun 09, 2015 in british columbia, two ski areas are offering season pass guarantees. While whistler and blackcomb mountains were developed independently, they are now linked by one of the most iconic ropeways ever. Rfid whistler blackcomb lift tickets how they work. In 2015 when wb had one of its worst seasons, it offered substantial discounts on lodging and food to season passholders even while it was running just due to the lack of snow.
The whistler blackcomb day pass offers a savings of up to 50% as compared to lift tickets and up to 35% as compared to extra early booking offer promotions. Whistler blackcomb provides these season pass prices directly to onthesnow or they are sourced from the ski areas website. Four seasons resort whistler offers the ski whistler package featuring daily lift passes for two, personal ski concierge and a variety of skithemed amenities. Your whistler lift ticket includes access to both whistler and blackcomb mountains with over 8,000 acres of terrain, peak 2 peak gondola, terrain parks, half pipes, and more. If less than 100 days of opportunity to ski or snowshoe can be provided between opening 2015 and closing 2016, season pass holders will receive 1% discount for each day less than 100 as a credit to apply to their season pass for 20162017. Navigate to whistler blackcomb season passes using the button below to see the various ski pass options that whistler blackcomb offers returning skiers and riders. Today, whistler blackcomb averages 2 million visitors during the ski season, but another 2. For the first time, the ski callaghan season passes come with a snow guarantee in the 2015 2016 season. Whistler blackcomb 201920 winter season dates, hours of operation, live lift status and more. Enjoy unlimited, unrestricted skiing or riding all season long at whistler blackcomb. Skiing and snowboarding in whistler tourism whistler. Whistler ski resort canada ski club of great britain. The battle for next years ski dollars starts now as perisher, thredbo and now falls creek and hotham and mt buller release their early bird season pass deals luring skiers and boarders with seriously cheap skiing with added discounted extras.
Stay and ski deals and activity packages are available now through tourism whistler online or by calling 1. Footage includes runs on whistler bowl, cougar chutes, blackcomb glacier, gun barrels, little whistler. Vail resorts confirms whistler blackcomb will likely be part of their affordable epic pass program, which includes access to every vail ski resort, by the 20172018 season. Will have a season pass from sun peaks that gets us 50% off day tickets so just crunching numbers. Explore your options for making the most of north americas longest ski season, stretching from november to may, with a whistler blackcomb season pass.
May 05, 2015 in the theme of extensions, whistler blackcomb has pushed the deadline for early bird rates on 2015. This is the largest ski resort in canada and features slopes of all difficulty. Season passes for whistler blackcomb are often the most costeffective way to ski multiple days at whistler blackcomb during the. Getting your mitts on a seasons pass is vital to any season. Avoid paying full price at the ticket window when booking through us.
I am not a local but we are going to whistler at christmas and we had the same questions as you have in relation to how the ski passes work. Cypress mountains season pass assurance program declares that purchasers of its g8 season pass will receive a 1 percent credit for every day under 100 days of operation. Whistler skiing holidays ski holiday whistler canada. Follow these step by step directions to ski one day free this spring and ski more next season. Book whistler lift tickets, activities and accommodation together to ensure the lowest prices of the season. Whistler blackcomb season pass prices to be slashed under. In light of requirements by the bc provincial health officer, we will be temporarily ceasing operations of sidecut. Ski resort whistler blackcomb skiing whistler blackcomb. Read below to discover all of the access that epic can bring you. Locals know that blackcomb outperforms its betterknown neighbor when it comes to offpiste terrain and jibbing.
Get more selection, deals, perks and space to play when you book vacation rentals direct with rbo properties. Learn more 201920 pass holder credit you will receive a credit of up to 80% on may based on the number of days you used your pass. The whistler blackcomb day pass is nontransferable and nonrefundable. If youve bought a lift ticket at a major ski resort in the past half decade seasons. Whistler blackcomb announced an extension to the ski season based on heavy march snowfall. Some people dont even buy a lift pass and simply use whistler as their home for having an amazing social life.
Book whistler accommodation and bundle your lift tickets to qualify for huge savings. Vail resorts has announced today that all of its north american resorts will be closed for the 201920 winter ski season. Experience a gap year at whistler blackcomb whistler blackcomb is named no. The auto renew program guarantees the lowest price on your season pass. Whistler blackcombs 20062007 season saw doppelmayr construct the symphony express, a high speed quad that begins towards the bottom of the symphony amphitheater and carries riders to. Whistler blackcomb day pass purchasers can use their days anytime throughout the 202021 season at whistler blackcomb.
Whistler blackcomb unlimited pass whistler blackcomb. For nearly 20 years whistler blackcomb has offered a reducedrate unlimited season pass, called the spirit pass, sold in conjunction with the whistler chamber of commerce. I expect they will do something along the lines or offering a 20% off renewal rate for 201920 pass holders. Exclusive to canadian and washington state residents, a whistler blackcomb edge card is the easiest and smartest way to ski or ride at whistler blackcomb. In british columbia, two ski areas are offering season pass guarantees. The discount for whistler blackcomb day pass increases with each additional day a guest plans to ski or ride. Every year about this time, ski areas start with their season passes for next year. Who has the best early bird season pass in australia for 2015. We do winter and summer right whether you are looking for a seasonal job or wanting to build an exciting career, dont miss out on an experience of a lifetime. The world knows that vail resorts bought whistler blackcomb before this season and that the epic pass for 20162017 included 5 days skiing at whistler. Whistler blackcomb is a ski resort located in whistler, british columbia, canada. Whistler, bc march 30, 2015 with the official change of the seasons whistler blackcomb is rolling out its best deals on season passes and edge cards for its 50th anniversary season, winter 2015. Whistler ski package lift pass offer four seasons resort.
Vail resorts announced a comprehensive plan to address pass holders concerns about last season. Whistler blackcomb season passes ski resort weather. Going out in whistler is famous for being as lively as the riding during the day. Vail resorts confirms whistler blackcomb will likely be part of their affordable epic pass program, which includes access to every vail ski resort. A sellout since its introduction in 1998, the founders pass is the primary fundraising vehicle for the whistler blackcomb foundation. Season passes with free epic coverage epic coverage is included free with every pass and provides refunds associated with personal events and certain resort closures. With an epic season pass, you can ski the best of the u. Whistler lift tickets discount prices looking for discounted whistler lift tickets can be a bit confusing if you are new to whistler blackcomb resort. Australian ski resorts fight it out for the best early bird 2015 season pass offers. To purchase a season pass or see the latest ski pass pricing info, visit the ski resorts website directly.
As of the 201516 season, that payoff number has decreased to. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 200 km of slopes and 50 km of ski routes available. Choose from a wide range of ski holidays from over 60 tour operators in ski chalets, hotels and apartments in whistler, canada. Lock in the best rates and get even more with your 2015. Personally i went to ski, but thats not a reflection on whats available to those looking for a great time at night.
In the theme of extensions, whistler blackcomb has pushed the deadline for early bird rates on 2015. The health and safety of our guests and employees is our top priority. Whistlerblackcomb unlimited season pass 201516 whistler. The whistler blackcomb olympic ski resort consists of two mountains. Follow these step by step directions to ski one day free this spring and ski.
Guests can lock down the lowest rates on passes and cards for the 2015. Whistler blackcomb season pass prices to be slashed under new. The turn in your ticket program allows any guest that isnt a 201920 pass holder and skis on a lift ticket on or after march 3, 2020 to apply the value of a single days ticket toward a 202021 season pass. Nov 07, 2010 im not positive, but i remember hearing something like that if you bought next years pass this spring, that you could ski for free for on that pass for the rest of this season, would be a good option if your gunna be here next year as well and can afford it all up front. Find out more about the ski resort of whistler, canada with iglu skis resort guide. Onthesnow is committed to providing the most uptodate season pass pricing to our readers, so skiers and snowboarders can make informed decisions on purchasing a season pass to whistler blackcomb for the ski season. Season passes are on sale again for next year the ski. Can anyone tell me what the cost of a lift pass for one day is. The company will consider reopening breckenridge ski resort in colorado, heavenly mountain resort in lake tahoe and whistler blackcomb in british columbia in late aprilearly may.
Making sense of the whistler unlimited season pass vs the. Not all season pass products are eligible to receive buddy tickets. Epic mountain rewards gives pass holders a discount of 20% off food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals, epic mountain express transportation, guided cat skiing tours in keystone and heliskiing packages in whistler blackcomb. These dates are subject to change at whistler blackcombs discretion based on weather and snowfall. Vail, beaver creek, whistler blackcomb, breckenridge, park city, keystone, heavenly, northstar. The masses will descend on whistler mountain, where the official events will take place. In the past the decisions were hard to make but nowadays they are. Whistler blackcomb lift tickets 20192020 ski season early bird deal on now book by november 15th for great lift ticket deals. Full mountain access your whistler lift tickets are valid on both whistler and blackcomb mountains, giving you access to over 8,000 acres of terrain, terrain parks, half pipes and more. Ticketing, pass, and access control systems for the two ski areas were fully integrated in 2003. Have already booked our unit with allure at whistler creek. Its no doubt true that spending a season in some of canadas other ski resorts would also be an awesome experience and might offer a bit more of a genuine canadian experience, and less of the tourist traffic that whistler gets. Whistler blackcomb lift tickets 20192020 ski season.