Whistler Blackcomb is a beautiful and iconic mountain destination that is about a four hour drive from Seattle. Located in British Columbia, Canada, Whistler Blackcomb transforms into a winter wonderland each year, drawing adventure seekers and luxury travelers alike. Renowned as the largest ski resort in North America, this alpine paradise offers world-class skiing and snowboarding across two iconic peaks, complemented by vibrant après-ski scenes, fine dining, and a charming pedestrian-friendly village. Whether you’re craving fresh powder, exploring snowshoe trails, or sipping mulled wine by a roaring fire, Whistler Blackcomb delivers a magical winter escape that caters to every type of traveler.

Excitingly for all of the snowbirds out there, the snow is already falling in Whistler Blackcomb and La Niña is promising much more to come. Whistler Blackcomb announced an early opening of November 21 on Blackcomb Mountain, followed by Whistler Mountain on November 22 for the 2024/25 winter season.

With the season kicking off this week, skiers and riders have just under two weeks to save up to 65% compared to lift ticket prices before the Whistler Blackcomb Day Pass goes off sale for the season. All passes, including the Whistler Blackcomb EDGE Card and Whistler Blackcomb Day Pass, are only available until December 2. Passes provide the best value for guests planning to ski or ride even just one day this season.

Get the best deal on your winter trips with these pass options:

Whistler Blackcomb Day Pass provides the best value for guests who plan to ski and ride 1-10 days exclusively at Whistler Blackcomb for as low as $97 CAD per day. The Whistler Blackcomb Day Pass offers savings of up to 65% as compared to lift tickets for guests purchasing in advance of the season, along with the flexibility to choose which days to ski and ride throughout the season. 

Epic Day Pass offers skiers and riders the ability to build their own pass, choosing 1-7 days to use throughout the season. Ski and ride Whistler Blackcomb, Stevens Pass, WA Heavenly, CA/NV, Northstar, CA, Kirkwood, CA and more for as low as $99 USD per day. 

Whistler Blackcomb EDGE Card provides Canadian and Washington State Residents with access to Whistler Blackcomb for as low as $85 CAD per day. Choose from 2, 5 or 10 days at Whistler Blackcomb.  

Epic Pass offers the best deal in skiing and riding with unlimited, unrestricted access to Whistler Blackcomb, plus access to Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort and Hakuba Valley (Japan). With additional resorts across the U.S., Europe and Australia, Epic Pass unlocks access to more than 80 resorts worldwide. This is a common pass for Seattleites, as it includes local resort Stevens Pass.

Pass Holders planning their winter getaway can book the lodging Cyber Sale by signing into their Epic Pass account starting November 25th. Those without an Epic Pass can find the sale online. Public access to the sale begins November 26th and runs until December 3rd. Guests can select their preferred resort, select the sale, and search for their lodging of choice. The sale is eligible for stay dates between 11/25/2024 and 11/24/2025.

For more information on where to stay, eat, and drink in Whistler Blackcomb, check out this article.

Happy ski season and happy traveling!