Home › British Columbia › Ski Smithers vs Whistler BlackcombSki Smithers vs Whistler Blackcomb Ski Smithers (British Columbia) and Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
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Stat Ski Smithers Whistler Blackcomb Vertical drop 1,729 ft (527 m) 5,269 ft (1,606 m) Summit elevation 5,479 ft 7,411 ft Base elevation 3,750 ft 2,142 ft Lifts 4 36 Runs 43 619 Beginner terrain 48% 29% Intermediate terrain 33% 34% Expert terrain 19% 37% Night skiing - No
Whistler Blackcomb has the bigger vertical (5,269 ft vs 1,729 ft); Whistler Blackcomb has more runs (619 vs 43); Whistler Blackcomb skews more expert (37% expert terrain).
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