Whistler Blackcomb, Canada — Daily Mountain Companion

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Whistler Blackcomb

North America's largest ski resort, spanning two massive mountains connected by the record-breaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola. A high-alpine playground with vast bowls, ancient forests, and a vibrant pedestrian village.

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Lift-served skiing · On-piste days · Mountain dining

Lift-servedProfile
Coastal Alpine MajestyTerrain
675 – 2,284mAltitude
675m - 2,284mElevation
07:21Sunrise
18:37Sunset

Your daily mountain briefing

Today's Compass

Start early to catch the clearest light of the day, with morning temperatures at a comfortable 16.8°C and minimal wind. Focus on valley-level trails or low-elevation forests before the overcast sky moves in later this afternoon.

Recently checked

07 Oct · 03:00 local

Clear skies are expected until mid-afternoon.

Plan the Day

Prioritize outdoor activity during the clear morning and midday hours when temperatures peak at 18.7°C. As the sky turns overcast by late afternoon, the village offers a sheltered transition for the evening.

Wind speeds will remain light, peaking at 10kph.

Lunch Worth Booking

Book a table at Christine's on Blackcomb to make the most of the clear midday window and views across the valley.

Après Note

Dusty's Bar & BBQ remains the village anchor as the day turns overcast, with temperatures holding around 18.7°C into the early evening.

Layering Note

Stable temperatures and clear skies suggest a lightweight breathable base. The Technical LS Hood Pine Green offers the necessary versatility for a day moving between 16.8°C and 19.1°C.

Local Caution

Operations have shifted for the off-season period; ensure travel plans account for reduced mountain access.

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Conditions snapshot

18°CIn the VillageClear
8°COn the MountainBlackcomb Summit · 2,284 m
19° / 9°TodayOvercast
NoneRain TodayDry day expected
5 km/hWindGusts 11 km/h
3820 mFreezing LevelHigh — warm up top

Local time 12:36

Outside the winter season
Snowpack and avalanche ratings resume when the winter service restarts.

Outlook · next 14 days

Recently checked

A compact Whistler Blackcomb outlook from a recently checked forecast. Confirm conditions with official local sources before setting the day.

10/0719°9°Overcast
10/0818°11°Rain
10/0912°6°Rain
10/109°2°Rain
10/1113°1°Clear
10/1212°4°Overcast
10/136°4°Rain
10/148°1°Rain
10/1510°-1°Clear
10/1614°2°Mostly sunny
10/1714°5°Mostly sunny
10/1810°3°Overcast
10/197°5°Rain
10/2010°7°Rain

Trip planning

When to go

Peak winter is the fullest lift programme and the most reliable snow window. Spring brings softer afternoons and longer lunches; summer shifts the rhythm toward hiking, biking and high viewpoints.

On the mountain

Live conditions & terrain

Seasonal pause

Lifts & slopes

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Lifts Operating: —
Pistes Open

Operator summary unavailable

Blackcomb MountainLift access unconfirmed
Learning AreasLift access unconfirmed
Whistler MountainLift access unconfirmed

Webcams

1 cameras

1 live viewers available

1,850m - Roundhouse Lodge

Avalanche

Sea to Sky

No current rating

Avalanche Canada is not publishing a current graded rating at this time.

Official bulletin

Operating today

Lifts operating: —
Pistes open: —

Ratios above are the operator's current operating universe, not the full mountain.

Full mountain inventory

36 named lifts and 305 named pistes across 3 named areas.

Scheduled hours

Within scheduled hours

Scheduled to close at 17:00

Schedule checked 07 Oct, 19:30 UTC

Areas

Whistler Blackcomb's named mountain, area by area. An operating area means lift access is running — it does not mean that area's pistes are open.

Blackcomb MountainLift access unconfirmed13 named lifts · 152 named pistes

Lifts13

Bubly Tube Park · conveyorStatus not reported
Blackcomb Gondola - Lower · gondolaStatus not reported
Blackcomb Gondola - Upper · gondolaStatus not reported
Excalibur Gondola - Lower · gondolaStatus not reported
Excalibur Gondola - Upper · gondolaStatus not reported
7th Heaven Express · quadStatus not reported
Catskinner Express · quadStatus not reported
Crystal Ridge Express · quadStatus not reported
Excelerator Express · quadStatus not reported
Glacier Express · quadStatus not reported
Jersey Cream Express · sixStatus not reported
Showcase T-Bar · t-barStatus not reported

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Magic Chair · tripleStatus not reported

Pistes152

Easy26

7th AvenueStatus not reported
Expressway (Blackcomb Mountain)Status not reported
Last ResortStatus not reported
Southside GreenStatus not reported
Crystal RoadStatus not reported
Animal Adventure TrailStatus not reported
Greenline - LowerStatus not reported
Lot 8 AccessStatus not reported
Mainline - LowerStatus not reported
MerlinStatus not reported
Village RunStatus not reported
Yellow Brick RoadStatus not reported

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Big EasyStatus not reported
Catskinner TraverseStatus not reported
Come-a-longStatus not reported
CrosscutStatus not reported
Dale's WayStatus not reported
Download RoadStatus not reported
Easy OutStatus not reported
Greenline - MidStatus not reported
Greenline - UpperStatus not reported
Magic CastleStatus not reported
Magic Castle - GreenStatus not reported
Over EasyStatus not reported
Sunnyside UpStatus not reported
Sunset BoulevardStatus not reported

Advanced48

Angel DustStatus not reported
EvergladesStatus not reported
Lakeside BowlStatus not reported
Lakeside TraverseStatus not reported
SunburnStatus not reported
Xhiggy's MeadowStatus not reported
Arthur's ChoiceStatus not reported
Glacier Road - UpperStatus not reported
Log JamStatus not reported
Rider's RevengeStatus not reported
Straight Shot - UpperStatus not reported
Bark SandwichStatus not reported

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Black MagicStatus not reported
CatskinnerStatus not reported
Cruiser - BumpsStatus not reported
FreefallStatus not reported
Gear Jammer - UpperStatus not reported
Gnarly KnotsStatus not reported
Little CubStatus not reported
Raptor's RideStatus not reported
RenegadeStatus not reported
So SweetStatus not reported
Stoker - BumpsStatus not reported
UndercutStatus not reported
Watch OutStatus not reported
Where's JoeStatus not reported
Yard SaleStatus not reported
Blackcomb GlacierStatus not reported
Brownlie BasinStatus not reported
DakineStatus not reported
Dave's Day OffStatus not reported
Davies DervishStatus not reported
Entrance to Blackcomb GlacierStatus not reported
Entrance to Grey ZoneStatus not reported
Glacier Drive - LowerStatus not reported
Glacier Drive - UpperStatus not reported
Grey ZoneStatus not reported
OverbiteStatus not reported
QuasarStatus not reported
Secret BassinStatus not reported
Secret BowlStatus not reported
ShowcaseStatus not reported
Showcase BowlStatus not reported
Showcase TraverseStatus not reported
BlowdownStatus not reported
Jersey Cream WallStatus not reported
StaircaseStatus not reported
The BiteStatus not reported

Expert13

Outer LimitsStatus not reported
Blow HoleStatus not reported
Cougar ChutesStatus not reported
Diamond BowlStatus not reported
Garnet BowlStatus not reported
Horstman FaceStatus not reported
Jersey Cream BowlStatus not reported
PakaloloStatus not reported
Ruby BowlStatus not reported
Sapphire BowlStatus not reported
Saudan CouloirStatus not reported
Spankys LadderStatus not reported

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SylvainStatus not reported

Intermediate61

Cloud 9 - LowerStatus not reported
Cloud 9 - UpperStatus not reported
Hugh's Heaven - LowerStatus not reported
Hugh's Heaven - UpperStatus not reported
Panorama - LowerStatus not reported
Panorama - MidStatus not reported
Panorama - UpperStatus not reported
SluicewayStatus not reported
Backstage PassStatus not reported
Crystal GlideStatus not reported
Glacier Road - LowerStatus not reported
Glacier Road - MidStatus not reported

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Ridge Runner - LowerStatus not reported
Ridge Runner - UpperStatus not reported
Rock & Roll - LowerStatus not reported
Rock & Roll -UpperStatus not reported
Straight Shot - LowerStatus not reported
Trapline - LowerStatus not reported
Trapline - UpperStatus not reported
Twist & ShoutStatus not reported
White Light - LowerStatus not reported
White Light - UpperStatus not reported
Cruiser - GrubStatus not reported
Cruiser - LowerStatus not reported
Gear Jammer - LowerStatus not reported
GrubstakeStatus not reported
Mainline - UpperStatus not reported
School MarmStatus not reported
ShorthornStatus not reported
Buzz CutStatus not reported
CountdownStatus not reported
Cruiser - BypassStatus not reported
Cruiser - RollsStatus not reported
Cruiser - SnoozerStatus not reported
Cruiser - UpperStatus not reported
EspressoStatus not reported
Honeycomb - LowerStatus not reported
Honeycomb - UpperStatus not reported
JackpotStatus not reported
Magic Castle - BlueStatus not reported
Racer AlleyStatus not reported
Ross' GoldStatus not reported
Sea to Sky RailwayStatus not reported
SlingshotStatus not reported
Slingshot ConnectorStatus not reported
SpringboardStatus not reported
StokerStatus not reported
Stoker - RollsStatus not reported
StrawlineStatus not reported
Zig Zag - Foon AlleyStatus not reported
Zig Zag - LowerStatus not reported
Zig Zag - UpperStatus not reported
Blue LineStatus not reported
Crystal TraverseStatus not reported
Rock AlleyStatus not reported
Blackcomb Race CentreStatus not reported
Cougar MilkStatus not reported
Jersey Cream - LowerStatus not reported
Jersey Cream - UpperStatus not reported
Wally WorldStatus not reported
WishboneStatus not reported

Terrain park4

ChokerStatus not reported
Grey LineStatus not reported
Highest LevelStatus not reported
SnowcrossStatus not reported

Learning AreasLift access unconfirmed10 named lifts · 10 named pistes

Lifts10

Admin Carpet - Blackcomb · conveyorStatus not reported
Adult Mini Carpet - Whistler - Olympic Zone · conveyorStatus not reported
Base 2 - Blackcomb - Ski and Ride School Only · conveyorStatus not reported
Chateau Carpet - Blackcomb · conveyorStatus not reported
CLC Mini Carpet - Whistler - CLC - Whistler Kids Only · conveyorStatus not reported
Creekside Carpet - Whistler - Whistler Kids Only · conveyorStatus not reported
Fantastic Carpet - Whistler - Olympic Zone · conveyorStatus not reported
Scampland Carpet - Whistler - CLC -Whistler Kids Only · conveyorStatus not reported
Snowboard Carpet - Whistler - Olympic Zone · conveyorStatus not reported
Super Carpet - Whistler - Olympic Zone · conveyorStatus not reported

Pistes10

Easy10

Adult LearningStatus not reported
Base 2 CarpetStatus not reported
Blackcomb Base - Whistler Kids OnlyStatus not reported
CLC - Whistler Kids OnlyStatus not reported
Creekside Base - Whistler Kids OnlyStatus not reported
FantasticStatus not reported
Foxy HollowStatus not reported
Scampland - Whistler Kids OnlyStatus not reported
Snowboard CarpetStatus not reported
Super CarpetStatus not reported

Whistler MountainLift access unconfirmed13 named lifts · 143 named pistes

Lifts13

Fitzsimmons 8 Express · eightStatus not reported
Creekside Gondola · gondolaStatus not reported
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola · gondolaStatus not reported
Whistler Village Gondola - Lower · gondolaStatus not reported
Whistler Village Gondola - Upper · gondolaStatus not reported
Garbanzo Express · quadStatus not reported
Peak Express · quadStatus not reported
Symphony Express · quadStatus not reported
Big Red Express · sixStatus not reported
Emerald 6 Express · sixStatus not reported
Harmony 6 Express · sixStatus not reported
T-Bar · t-barStatus not reported

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Olympic Chair · tripleStatus not reported

Pistes143

Easy27

Banana PeelStatus not reported
Bean BowlStatus not reported
Bear Cub - LowerStatus not reported
Bear Cub - UpperStatus not reported
Expressway (Whistler Mountain)Status not reported
PapooseStatus not reported
Pony Trail - BypassStatus not reported
Pony Trail - Cat TrackStatus not reported
Pony Trail - MidStatus not reported
Pony Trail - UpperStatus not reported
PorcupineStatus not reported
Tree FortStatus not reported

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Ego Bowl - LowerStatus not reported
Ego Bowl - UpperStatus not reported
MarmotStatus not reported
Olympic - UpperStatus not reported
Pig AlleyStatus not reported
Ratfink - LowerStatus not reported
SidewinderStatus not reported
Whiskey Jack - LowerStatus not reported
Whiskey Jack - UpperStatus not reported
Olympic - LowerStatus not reported
Pika's TraverseStatus not reported
Mathews' TraverseStatus not reported
Peak TraverseStatus not reported
Burnt Stew Trail - LowerStatus not reported
Burnt Stew Trail - UpperStatus not reported

Advanced49

Bear PawStatus not reported
Closed CaptionsStatus not reported
Dave Murray Downhill - UpperStatus not reported
Dave Murray Downhill - WeaselStatus not reported
Franz's MeadowsStatus not reported
Goat's GullyStatus not reported
Jimmy's JokerStatus not reported
Pale FaceStatus not reported
Wild CardStatus not reported
Dave Murray Downhill - FallawayStatus not reported
Dave Murray Downhill - LowerStatus not reported
Ptarmigan - UpperStatus not reported

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RatfinkStatus not reported
RavenStatus not reported
Seppo'sStatus not reported
Zudrell'sStatus not reported
Boomer BowlStatus not reported
Camel HumpsStatus not reported
Chunky's ChoiceStatus not reported
Die HardStatus not reported
Gun BarrelsStatus not reported
Harvey'sStatus not reported
KaleidoscopeStatus not reported
Little WhistlerStatus not reported
Low RollStatus not reported
McConkey's - LowerStatus not reported
McKonkey's - UpperStatus not reported
Robertson'sStatus not reported
Bagel BowlStatus not reported
Bernie's BumpsStatus not reported
DoomStatus not reported
Dusty's DescentStatus not reported
Glacier BowlStatus not reported
GloomStatus not reported
Grand FinaleStatus not reported
Shale SlopeStatus not reported
SurpriseStatus not reported
T-Bar BowlStatus not reported
The SaddleStatus not reported
West BowlStatus not reported
West RidgeStatus not reported
Whistler BowlStatus not reported
CrescendoStatus not reported
Encore RidgeStatus not reported
Flute BowlStatus not reported
Flute RoadStatus not reported
North Flute Bowl (Whistler Mountain) · 5705Status not reported
North Flute Bowl (Whistler Mountain) · 12143Status not reported
Sun BowlStatus not reported

Expert8

Harmony HorseshoesStatus not reported
CockalorumStatus not reported
Monday'sStatus not reported
Stephan's ChuteStatus not reported
The CirqueStatus not reported
The CouloirStatus not reported
West CirqueStatus not reported
Piccolo FaceStatus not reported

Intermediate57

Fisheye - LowerStatus not reported
Fisheye - UpperStatus not reported
Franz's - UpperStatus not reported
Little Red Run - LowerStatus not reported
Little Red Run - UpperStatus not reported
Old ManStatus not reported
Orange PeelStatus not reported
TokumStatus not reported
CrossroadsStatus not reported
Franz's - LowerStatus not reported
Franz's - MidStatus not reported
FrondolaStatus not reported

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Kadenwood TrailStatus not reported
Bean SproutStatus not reported
BobcatStatus not reported
CougarStatus not reported
CoyoteStatus not reported
Enchanted Forest - Adventure TrailStatus not reported
Enchanted Forest - Lower EntranceStatus not reported
Enchanted Forest - Upper EntranceStatus not reported
Green Acres - MainStatus not reported
Green Acres - RightStatus not reported
Jolly Green GiantStatus not reported
Old CrowStatus not reported
PtarmiganStatus not reported
School YardStatus not reported
Seppo's - LowerStatus not reported
Crabapple - LowerStatus not reported
Crabapple - MidStatus not reported
Crabapple - UpperStatus not reported
Northern Lights - LowerStatus not reported
Blue RoadStatus not reported
G.S. - LowerStatus not reported
GS - UpperStatus not reported
Harmony PisteStatus not reported
Harmony RidgeStatus not reported
KrummholzStatus not reported
Rabbit TracksStatus not reported
The GladesStatus not reported
HeadwallStatus not reported
Highway 86 - LowerStatus not reported
Highway 86 - MidStatus not reported
Highway 86 - UpperStatus not reported
Peak to Creek - LowerStatus not reported
Peak to Creek - UpperStatus not reported
Ridge RunStatus not reported
T-Bar RunStatus not reported
Adagio - LowerStatus not reported
Adagio - MidStatus not reported
Adagio - UpperStatus not reported
GlissandoStatus not reported
Glissando GladesStatus not reported
James BrownStatus not reported
Jeff's Ode to Joy - LowerStatus not reported
Jeff's Ode to Joy - UpperStatus not reported
Rhapsody BowlStatus not reported
Staccato GladesStatus not reported

Terrain park2

Bobcat ParkStatus not reported
Chipmunk ParkStatus not reported

Official resort inventory reference. Named lifts and pistes describe infrastructure; operating state is shown only where it is reported.

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Book a Ski Guide — Compass picks
- Lessons
  Whistler Blackcomb Ski School
  Official ski and snowboard school — private lessons, women's camps and steep-skiing clinics across both mountains.
  Find a Guide
- Performance camps
  Extremely British Legend Camps
  Boutique multi-day camps led by ex-Olympians and Whistler veterans — small groups, big-mountain coaching.
  Find a Guide
Insider Locations — Compass picks
- trail
  Whistler Mountain Bike Park: Three-Zone Loop
  With 4,900 vertical feet of gravity-fed terrain, you can transition from technical roots to high-speed flow across 60 different trails in one session.
- experience
  Summer Alpine Experience Sightseeing
  This access lets you step away from the bike hubs to witness the scale of the alpine glaciers and high-altitude meadows while the peaks are snow-free.
- culture
  Whistler Village Bike Specialty Hubs
  The village bike shops serve as the community's nerve center, offering a deep dive into the local mountain culture and high-end tech you won't see elsewhere.
- Viewpoint
  Top of the World (Peak Zone)
  Sitting at the highest lift-accessed point, this zone offers a 360-degree panorama of the Fitzsimmons Range that feels completely different without its winter coat.
Eat & Drink — Compass picks
- Fine dining
  Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
  Whistler's flagship fine-dining room — Pacific Northwest tasting menus and one of Canada's most awarded wine lists.
  Discover
- Mountain bistro
  Rimrock Café
  Long-running mountain bistro known for rack of lamb and a cosy stone-fireplace room — book ahead in peak weeks.
  Discover
- On-mountain
  Christine's on Blackcomb
  On-mountain fine dining at the top of the Solar Coaster — long lunches with views over the Coast Mountains.
  Discover
Après — Compass picks
- Slope-side après
  Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
  Slope-side classic in the Whistler Village base — burgers, BC craft beer and the post-last-chair crowd spilling onto the patio.
  Find Your Spot
- Live music
  Dusty's Bar & BBQ
  Cult ski-in BBQ joint at Creekside, famous for Caesars and a riotous live-music après scene since the 60s.
  Find Your Spot
- Late-night
  Longhorn Saloon
  The legendary late-night room in Whistler Village — DJs, dancing on tables, and a rite of passage for every season.
  Find Your Spot

Destination support

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Compass Pick

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

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Classic chateau luxury with ski-in access at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.

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Field Book

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Safety note

Mountain conditions in Whistler Blackcomb change quickly. Use official local forecasts, resort guidance, avalanche bulletins where relevant and qualified in-person judgement. The Compass briefing is not live safety advice and does not replace official sources.

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