2023 Whistler
2023 Whistler
SEPT 21-24, 2023 **SOLD OUT**
Details
Primary Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Average Temp
High 67°F / Low 44°F
Registration Fee
$5,495
Base Camp Location
Whistler Resort
Base Camp Elevation
2,214 ft
Accommodations
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
About
Whistler is consistently ranked the #1 ski resort in North America and this event will show you why. Gaining almost 4,000 feet of vert per hike, this is the longest ascent of the 29029 mountains, meaning just 8 ascents are needed. Ascend through breathtaking old-growth coastal rainforest terrain to emerge on top of one of the most iconic mountains on the continent.
Note that all Whistler participants will be staying at the 4-star Fairmont Chateau Hotel in Whistler village, directly across from the base area!
Trail Description
The Blackcomb Ascent Trails are three interconnected hiking trails that wander through breathtaking old growth coastal rainforest terrain on singletrack trails. This route includes scenic forested sections that cross bridges over small creeks while also hiking up ski hills from Whistler’s valley bottom to the alpine on Blackcomb Mountain.
Whistler Stats
Vertical foot gain per hike
3900 ft
Miles covered per hike
3.9 mi
# of hikes to Everest
8
Miles covered
31.2
Summit Totals for 2023 Whistler
The Ascent Board
Track participant progress as the event unfolds. Results will be updated HOURLY during the event:
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