whistler blackcomb

Whistler blackcomb is a ski resort in Canada. The Whistler ski resort is rated by Ski Magazines as the number one resort in the world because of the extensive terrain, the good snow, and a highly-rated nightlife. Whistler and Blackcomb were originally two seperate ski resorts which have been integrated into one mega-resort since 1997 when Intrawest finally added the neighboring Whistler Mountain to their ownership. Both ski resorts together form the largest single ski area in North America which is 33.07 km² large. It is over fifty percent bigger than that of Vail, with 21.41 km². Their combined areas also have the highest vertical drop in North America, with Blackcomb being the highest at 1564 m (5,133 ft). Blackcombs highest lift elevation is 2240 m (7347 ft), and the combined terrain of both resorts has 24 major lifts.
The events for the 2010 Winter Olympics are planned to take place at Whistler Blackcomb.