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Whistler Blackcomb is a ski and snowboard resort located in British Columbia, Canada. The major resort is rated the "number 1 ski resort in the world" by Ski and Snowbard Magazines, due to the combination of good snow, a extensive terrain, and a highly-rated nightlife.

Location:              British Columbia, Canada

Nearest city:        Whistler, Pemberton

Vertical:               Whistler: 1561 m (5120 ft)
                              Blackcomb: 1609 m (5280 ft)

Top elevation:      Whistler: 2182 m (7160 ft)
                              Blackcomb: 2284 m (7494 ft)

Base elevation:    Whistler: 652 m (2140 ft)
                              Blackcomb: 675 m (2214 ft)

Skiable area:        Whistler: 19.25 km² (4757 acres)
                              Blackcomb: 13.82 km² (3414 acres)

Runs:                    200

Longest run:         11 km

Lift system:          38 (3 gondolas, 19 chairlifts, 16 surface lifts)

Lift capacity:        Whistler: 32,295 skiers/hr
                              Blackcomb: 29,112 skiers/hr

Snowfall:              10.1 m/year (396 in./year)

Snowmaking:       Whistler: 0.87 km² (215 acres), 4.5%
                              Blackcomb: 1.42 km² (350 acres), 10.3%

Night skiing:         Limited, 1 lift, 3 days/week