SPRING SKIING ON BLACKCOMB - INSIDER TIPS

What's Happening on Blackcomb Mountain - Spring 2023

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!

Studio

Spacious studio suites feature a full kitchen, private balcony and a gas fireplace. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, or small families. 

  • 430 square feet
  • Number of Beds: 2
  • Bedding Configuration: Queen Bed and Queen Sofa Bed
  • Max Occupancy: 4

1 Bedroom Suite

One-bedroom suites feature a full kitchen, private balcony, and spacious living area, dining for four and a gas fireplace.

  • 560 square feet
  • Number of Beds: 2
  • Bedding Configuration: King Bed in Bedroom and Queen Sofa Bed in Living Room 
  • Max Occupancy: 4

2 Bedroom Suite

Two-bedroom suites feature a full kitchen, private balcony, and spacious living area, dining for four, a gas fireplace, and two bathrooms.

  • 880 square feet
  • Number of Beds: 4
  • Bedding Configuration: King Bed in Master Bedroom, Twin Beds in Second Bedroom, and Queen Sofa Bed in Living Room
  • Max Occupancy: 6