Vail vs Whistler Blackcomb
Both on the Epic, both over 150 km — two of the 4 giants it reaches in this part of the world. 1743 km apart, so this is a choice of trip, not of day.
They share a day budget. On the Epic Local, 10 days cover BOTH mountains together, not each — so a week split evenly between them may not fit.
| Vail | Whistler Blackcomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Trails | 205 km | 299 km |
| Size | XL | XXL |
| Vertical | 1065 m | 1606 m |
| Lifts | 32 | 36 |
| Snowfall | heavy | heavy |
| Passes | Epic Pass, Epic Local | Epic Pass, Epic Local |
Terrain
noviceeasyintermediateadvancedexpertfreerideother
| Vail | Whistler Blackcomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Novice and easy | 49 km 24% | 76 km 26% |
| Advanced and harder | 82 km 40% | 99 km 33% |
Shared Passes
- Epic Pass — unlimited days at Vail, unlimited days at Whistler Blackcomb
- Epic Local — 10 days shared across 3 resorts at Vail, 10 days shared across 3 resorts at Whistler Blackcomb