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Whistler Blackcomb ski lift system
Whistler
| Cable cars | 3 |
| High-Speed 4 person | 12 |
| Triple chairs | 5 |
| Double chairs | 1 |
| Total chair lifts | 17 |
| Surface lifts | 18 |
| Rides per hour | 64,001 |
In total there are 37 lifts, nearly half of them high speed—only
The Fitzsimmons Express at the base of Whistler Mountain and a relatively new addition to the ski resort's lift system is often the quickest way up as most other skiers queue for the Gondola.. The Fitzsimmons Express connects with the Garbanzo Express and provides access to the north-facing slopes historically known as the Garbanzo Basin.
The latest addition to the ski resort's lift system is the Symphony Express. Opening in November 2006 the new lift (a high speed quad chair) takes skiers and boarders up to the newly named Symphony Amphitheatre ski area on Whistler Mountain and gives access to 1,000 acres of intermediate and advanced skiing. Locals have long known the backcountry here as part of the 'Musical Bumps' with the Piccolo and Flute bowls - new pisted descents include Rhapsody Bowl, Adagio, Staccato Glades, Glissando Glades and Encore Ridge. Previously a favourite ski area among backcountry enthusiasts, the new lift will also make the area safe and accessible to less experienced skiers and boarders. It will also take the pressure off other parts of the lift system and further decrease lift lines.
Whistler Blackcomb ski lift passes
Whistler-Blackcomb offers lift passes to suit most people and circumstances, depending on age and on how long and when you plan to ski. Reduced prices apply to veterans in the 65–74 and 75 age groups, and to younger skiers where lift passes are progressively cheaper for those aged 13–18, 7–12, and six or under. There are also parent passes (for those accompanying young children), a midweek pass, and a single mountain pass which is unlimited on the mountain of your choice. Five-day full lift passes cost Cdn$315 and Cdn$158 for adults and children (aged 7–12) respectively in the main season. Children aged six years and under ski free. Lift passes can be bought at all mountain base stations, via the www.whistler-blackcomb.com website and at 7/11 stores (which is usually a bargain if bought in Vancouver).
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