Revelstoke Mountain Resort vs Whistler Blackcomb
Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Whistler Blackcomb are neighbouring resorts in British Columbia - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Revelstoke Mountain Resort | Whistler Blackcomb |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Excellent |
| Experts | Very good | Good |
| Off-piste | Very good | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Limited
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Intermediates
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Good
Whistler Blackcomb
Excellent
Experts
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Very good
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Off-piste
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Very good
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Terrain Park
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Whistler Blackcomb
Not ideal
Families
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Limited
Whistler Blackcomb
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Budget
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Whistler Blackcomb
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Revelstoke Mountain Resort | Whistler Blackcomb |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 83.6 km | 299.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 1707 m | 900 m |
| Lifts | 7 | 33 |
| Top elevation | 2223 m | 2261 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~57cm) | December (~94cm) |
| Day pass | €199 | €175 |
Piste
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
83.6 km
Whistler Blackcomb
299.3 km
Vertical drop
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
1707 m
Whistler Blackcomb
900 m
Lifts
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
7
Whistler Blackcomb
33
Top elevation
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
2223 m
Whistler Blackcomb
2261 m
Snow reliability
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
variable snow
Whistler Blackcomb
good snow
Snowiest month
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
January (~57cm)
Whistler Blackcomb
December (~94cm)
Day pass
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
€199
Whistler Blackcomb
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Revelstoke Mountain Resort if...
you want challenging terrain or you're chasing powder off-piste.
Choose Whistler Blackcomb if...
you want cruisy red runs.