Travelling to Whistler

Hi all, 

Originally posted by dking I don't know the bus routes up there. I've only used private shuttle buses that run from the airport to Whistler. I don't recall any specific company. A quick internet search should turn up plenty. I'd start HERE. You really can't miss with just about any accommodations near the village. I've never looked into staying at Creekside, which is further, but supposedly less expensive. Whistler village has one or two grocery stores. They're not the cheapest stores in the world, but there aren't many other options for buying unprepared food stuffs. For Vancouver, most things to see are near town; Robson St, the park, etc... You could take an excursion to Victoria if time permits. Don't waste your time going to Chinatown as there's not much there for non-locals (found that out the hard way). Again, internet search is your friend.

I went this year,

we used greyhound busses to get from the airport to whistler. was really good including a minibus from the middle of the village where the big bus dropped us off to the door of our accommodation.

I was sick from food poisoning at the time so i really didn't enjoy the journey. but there appeared to be some magnificent scenery to be seen as you twist through the mountains.

As for grocery shopping, there's a small shopping center in whistler village and an IGA nearer to creek side.. i don't remember them being that expensive although they probably aren't super cheap either

dont og to whistler it is shit so over rated !

Originally posted by fini ^^ can you elaborate with some reasoning?

Originally posted by ctoma Originally posted by jackdunn dont og to whistler it is shit so over rated !   He can't, he's just here for the points.

I wonder if he's realized that he can get a maximum of five points in one day. Good grief.

^^what l did was take their motor coach. 50$ there, 50$ back. it starts at dt Vancouver and goes all the way there 

I've taken the Pacific Coach bus from Vancouver Airport to Whistler a number of times (upwards of 10).  It is absolutely reliable, the team really look after you and it is reasonably priced.  They run pretty frequently as well.

Also, they don't get hung up if you turn up to catch an early bus.  If there is room, they put you on it.

http://www.pacificcoach.com/

hey woody where is a good spot to stay at?

Just figured out the week for my trip to Vancouver! I'll be there between Feb 11th and 19th. Still have to nail down the flights but I'm pumped. Can't wait!

Very nice!

Whistler can be expensive for pretty much everything, things such as eating out, I'd try cutting down on expenses for sure, especially accommodations, most of the time will be spent on the mountain; although hot tub after a long day of skiing is nice

@ angry midget yo. We pretty much have the most snow in the world atm haha. Our base is already 1.35m december is going to be crazy busy with tourists and long lift lines so I'd personally wait til late Jan/early feb to come up here

we have had little to no snow the last 2 weeks :( our base is still sitting about 130-140 - snowmakers are doing a great job, but there hasn't been huge amounts of people so they can manage alright at the moment, over the christmas period it might get a little icy unless the weather is kind to us..

Snow wise, whatever we have had has literally been dust over crust and it gets tracked out real quick. we've got like 10cm coming today to thursday but the christmas forecast is looking kinda bleak at the moment. there doesnt look like theres anything huge expected but wait to see how it turns out until you cancel heli skiing. 2 weeks is a long way off to forecast because we all know how fickle the weather can be!

enjoy the holiday,dude

I've never been to Whistler in April but I would imagine there wouldn't be much snow left by that time. But if it's closer to the end of season, things usually get cheaper so I might have to give it a try. Will they still have snow at the base by then? or is it best to just stay above midstation?

Originally posted by wpiass Originally posted by simsfsr It's supposed to be snowing again these next few days, but not as much as a few weeks ago, when they got dumped.  But it's something...~15-20 cm overall in the next 4 days.   For anyone looking at going to Whistler, here are some links.   Getting to Whistler: http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/getting_here/index.htm   Grocery stores: http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/todo/services/index.htm   Accomodations: http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/accommodations/index.htm   I personally advise people who want to go to Whister/Blackcomb, that if you want to party and ride, go in April, when the Telus Ski and Snowboard Festival is on. I've been the past 5 years and it comes out cheaper than if I went in Dec-Feb. Plus you could have days when its okay to ride without a jacket. one more... Leaving Whistler: Why would you ever do that?!?

I just reread WPIASS's response, andI just got the sarcasm....doh!!!  Sorry about that, haha!

Storm front rolling in.. Finally! Got about 25cm but pity all that goodness is going to be stomped back into ice by all the tourists!

^^^ mammoth! it's got everything you could want in a mountain, although I would rate Whistler's terrain a notch above mammoth's and the snow conditions a notch below. at least when i was there in january 2 years ago (the olympic year), the weather was so variable it made conditions crap. whistler/blackcomb sits at relatively low elevation so you can get rain instead of snow earlier in the year.

Originally posted by Von44 Kinda sucks so far this year cuz of the lack of pow but overall still a great resort since ur getting 2 mountains.

yeah it's been a bit average with having no snow for the last 4 weeks but this storm(s) is/are meant to be sticking around for quite a while yet so there should be powder galore for the next few weeks!

im looking to take a trip to either going to killinginton or whistler. Im looking to for the best experience with the best price. any suggestions?

Is whistler too far to drive from philadelphia causeme and my buddies dont mind driving for a good mountain.

Originally posted by mollicap16 Is whistler too far to drive from philadelphia causeme and my buddies dont mind driving for a good mountain.

from philly, you would be better driving to vermont or colorado. The drive to whistler would be a mission!