Get your boards and skis ready because North America’s largest ski resort is opening for the winter season sooner than expected.
Whistler Blackcomb has announced that the 2024/25 ski season will officially kick off one day early on Thursday, November 21.
The mountain resort is also throwing a mountainside party to welcome powder hounds back to the slopes.
Blackcomb Mountain is the first to open on Thursday, November 21, with lifts beginning to spin bright and early at 8:30 am.
On the first day, guests will be welcomed with music, prizes, and treats. DJ Cat will also spin high-energy jams to keep the energy up at the top of Blackcomb Gondola.
Whistler Mountain opens on Friday, November 22, and the party continues across the resort municipality. Explore Whistler Village and the Upper Village to take in a traditional welcome from the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) in Skier’s Plaza. There will also be music and DJs, swag, sponsored prizes and giveaways, and cookies to enjoy in the morning.
Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains with over 200 marked runs, more than 8,100 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, and three glaciers combined.
The mountain resort is already teasing skiers and snowboarders with things they can look forward to during their next snowy visit.
The newly upgraded Jersey Cream Express chairlift will debut this winter. According to the resort, skiers and riders can catch the new high-speed six-person chair in the Glacier Creek Zone of Blackcomb Mountain.
Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb aims to make the next season smoother for adventure seekers by launching hands-free Mobile Passes and Lift Tickets. The technology will go live on the My Epic app for the 2024/25 ski and ride season.
The resort is also launching My Epic Gear, a first-of-its-kind membership that provides access to over 60 ski and snowboard models from 13 brands. Guests can use the My Epic app to select gear and receive free daily slopeside pick-up and drop-off.