A favorite among veteran skiers , Apex boasts almost 2,000 vertical feet of terrain . Whether you are learning to ride a snowmobile or snow bike for the first time , touring the backcountry in a UTV , honing your riding skills , taking an avalanche or certified off-road vehicle course , Apex offers the ideal weather conditions conspiring to create incredible , light champagne powder . Apex Village , you will discover , is a quaint mountain village inspired by the region ’ s ranching past .
Deep steeps , long cruisers , glade zones , powder stashes , and corduroy groomers can all be found within 4,270 acres of skiable terrain . Three mountains , each with a personality of its own , surround a European-style , ski-through village filled with restaurants , cafés , and quaint shops . Sun Peaks has an abundance of winter activities and events both on and off the slopes , from Nordic skiing to dog sledding and more . Wander or ski through the pedestrian-only walkway and take it all in .
Whistler Blackcomb and Whistler Village
Whistler and Blackcomb are two sideby-side mountains which offer over 200 marked runs , 8,171 acres of terrain , 16 alpine bowls , and three glaciers combined . Whistler remains North America ’ s most popular winter recreation destination with the towering mountains , the crisp air and glinting snow . Some are attracted to a mountain town with an undisputed atmosphere . Others are pulled in by the pedestrian village with ski-in / ski-out lodging . Many seek the outdoor adventures that range from just-enough to over-the-top . Then there ’ s the world-famous après , fivestar dining , spas , shopping , or nightlife that are hard for anyone to resist .
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