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Mountain Facts

Blackcomb Mountain

Whistler Mountain

Opening Year

1980

1966

Peak elevation

2284 metres / 7494 feet

2182 metres / 7160 feet

Base elevation

675 metres / 2214 feet

675 metres / 2214 feet

Vertical rise

1609 metres / 5280 feet

1530 metres / 5020 feet

Hourly lift capacity

29,112 skiers per hour

32,295 skiers per hour

Number of lifts

17

21

Number of runs

100 +

100 +

Longest run

11 kilometres / 7 miles

11 kilometres / 7 miles

Season dates

November 22, 2007 - April 20 or June 8, 2008

November 17, 2007 - April 20 or June 8, 2008

Ski Terrain

1382 hectares / 3414 acres

1925 hectares / 4757 acres

30% expert

25% expert

55% intermediate

55% intermediate

15% beginner

20% beginner

Parks and Pipes

Highest Level Terrain Park

Chipmunk Terrain Park

Nintendo GAMECUBE Terrain Park

Bobcat Terrain Park

Big Easy Terrain Garden

Whistler Pipe

Super Pipe

Night Moves Park

Night Pipe

Snow Cross Track