SPRING SKIING ON BLACKCOMB - INSIDER TIPS

Happy Spring Skiing! Right now, the ski season is still going strong in Whistler, in just one week in April we got 67cm of snow. While it would be nice if both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain are open for spring skiing, Whistler had to close early to get ready for the summer season. Blackcomb Mountain will remain open for skiing until May 22, 2023.

With the new spring operation hours, Blackcomb could be difficult to navigate, especially when your brain is in vacation mode. Thus, we have gathered some tips and tricks on how to ski Blackcomb in spring based on our own experience to help you make the most out of your ski day.

Which Gondolas are Open? (April 25 - May 22)

Skiing on Weekdays (Monday - Friday)

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• Get on the Excalibur Gondola at Base II on Blackcomb Mountain to avoid the crowd in Whistler Village
• There is complimentary parking at lots 6, 7 & 8 at Base II
• It only takes 4 minutes to walk to Base II from Blackcomb Springs Suites

End of the Day

• Ski / Ride directly back to Blackcomb Springs Suites, or
• Download to Base II and traverse back to the hotel, or
• Download to Whistler Village and take the free shuttle #5 back to the hotel

Skiing on Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

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• Ski / Ride straight to the base of the Blackcomb Gondola from Blackcomb Springs Suites, or
• Take the free shuttle #5 to Upper Village and get on the Blackcomb Gondola from there.

End of the Day

• Ski / Ride back to Blackcomb Springs Suites, or
• Download to Base II and traverse back to the hotel, or
• Download to Upper Village and take the free shuttle #5 back to the hotel.

A friendly reminder, the free shuttle #5 runs every 30 minutes from Whistler Village during spring. Also, consider skiing / riding back to the hotel for lunch to avoid the lunch hour rush at the restaurants!