Whistler Ski Area

Famous for its incredible powder, steep terrain, bumps, tree skiing and huge range of on piste terrain, Whistler is one of the best resorts in the world and makes a fantastic location for our gap courses!

Situated 78 miles North of Vancouver in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coastal Mountains in the province of British Columbia, Canada, Whistler is one of the biggest resorts of the world! With plenty of terrain, many professionals live and train here to prepare for big competitions.

• Over 8000 acres of skiable terrain including 3 glaciers

• Skiing up to 2284m

• 200 + trails

• Vast amount of off - piste skiing and touring

• Average snow fall of over 10 metres a year!

Apres Ski

As well as the skiing area, Whistler has a great après scene! The Crystal lounge is fantastic for cheap beer and chicken wings. For those who like to play pool or watch sport, you can head to Cinnamon Bear for the big screen TV and relax on the leather sofas!! Merlin’s is great for live music and cheaply priced drinks and food. Located on Blackcomb, Merlin's is an ideal location to start a big night out.

Whistler in one of North Americas top resorts and a perfect place to spend a quality and constructive gap year. The home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler Blackcomb is the place to be!