United Vacations UK Ski 2009

Resort Hotels Canada Whistler & Blackcomb Just 75 miles from Vancouver, Whistler has a well deserved reputation as a very serious ski resort. Quaintly taking its name from burrowing, whistlering marmots, you’ll whistle too, in appreciation of the biggest vertical descent in North America. The Skiing ? One pass covers everything and the two mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb are truly integrated. You will find wonderfully groomed trails and wide open areas for the beginners, but it’s the intermediate and more confident skier that will find Whistler – Blackcomb heaven sent. Although Whistler has the bowls and the array of criss-crossing piste, Blackcomb is a little easier to maintain your bearings on. It’s no less exhilarating though. You’ll find America’s largest vertical descent here as well as over sixteen single and double diamonds chutes; these aren’t for the fainthearted! Families The simple fact that Whistler village is pedestrianised immediately makes it a favourite with families. Also, fifteen percent of the runs are rated easy – which is ample for budding youngsters, wanting to improve their technique in the excellent ski school. Another plus is the lift pricing structure; all children under 6 ski for Free, and there are two other price brackets for 7 – 12 year olds and 13 – 18 year olds, making it a little easier on the parents pocket. Please note that prebooking is advised for all facilities. Out & About Many rate the Village in Whistler as their primary reason to visit this destination. Developed by famed architectural planners, the village offers panoramic views of the Coastal Mountains. The area is as busy at midnight as at noon with more nightclubs and entertainment venues than any other North American ski resort. If you were to let your imagination run wild and specify the optimum ski resort then you wouldn’t be far from describing Whistler – it’s that good! ? 29 Facts & figures Skiing: ? Location 75 miles north from Vancouver ? Ski Range 2,140ft – 7,494ft ? Average Annual Snowfall 30ft+ ? Snowmaking approx. 10% ? Ski Trails 8,000+ acres of terrain. 200 trails Resort Easy Intermediate Experienced Whistler & Blackcomb 15% 55% 30% level of skier ? Longest Trail 7 miles ? Slopes face N,W,S ? Cross Country 28 km ? No of lifts 32 ? Ski School serving every ? Night Skiing Yes, but limited to beginner area ? Snowboarding Snowboard park, half pipe and no restrictions on piste ? Other activities Resort Transport How to book your Ski holiday Two simple steps 1 Select your preferred choice of accommodation 2 Check the cost of your flights and accommodation and book online or call our call centre professionals on 0844 499 2229 Heli-skiing, Ice skating, Snowshoeing, Sleigh ridding, Horse ridding, Indoor tennis, Para Gliding, Swimming Complimentary shuttle runs every 20 minutes within the resort village Travel agents visit www.uvagents.co.uk or call 0844 499 0222 http://www.uvagents.co.uk

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