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What's New on the Mountains
Whistler Blackcomb Welcomes Summer with New Alpine Adventures
Whistler Blackcomb officially kicked off its summer operations on Friday, May 16 with a refreshed lineup of alpine experiences, including two exciting new offerings. From May 31 to June 29, Whistler Blackcomb is partnering with Tourism Whistler to bring the Nourish Whistler Wellness Series to the top of Whistler Mountain. A geometric dome will be installed on the observation deck of the Roundhouse Lodge, where guests will be able to immerse themselves in a variety of experiences, including yoga, guided meditations, sound baths, live music, speaker sessions, and culinary workshops.
Also new to the Summer Alpine Experience, starting June 14, Forged Axe Throwing will introduce an exciting new challenge to Whistler’s alpine, with two axe-throwing stations. Every Friday through Sunday, guests aged 10 and up will be able to test their aim with this fun and classic Canadian activity.
Whistler is stoked for another summer of legendary laps in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. New this year, guests can look forward to a range of updates including a new access point to Zone 2 A-Line and Ninja Cougar, an alternate exit for BCC trails in Creekside, an extension of Pumpkin Moon, upgraded wall rides on Crank It Up thanks to SRAM / RockShox, plus a refreshed Commencal rental fleet with bold new colourways.
Returning this year are the always-popular Phat Wednesday races, the BC Cup, Canada Cup and, of course, Crankworx Whistler — the world’s biggest celebration of gravity-fuelled mountain biking, which has moved back to August. View all bike events
For sightseers, the Whistler Village Gondola will offer sightseeing access starting May 17, allowing guests to visit the snow walls and enjoy panoramic valley views. PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will operate on weekends starting May 17. Blackcomb Gondola will open for the May long weekend before closing for regularly scheduled maintenance until mid-June. Read more at news.vailresorts.com.
Know Before You Go: What to Expect in Whistler This Summer
What's New in the Village and Valley
Whistler Hotels Receive Michelin Keys
The Michelin Guide has released its first ranking of luxury hotels awarded Michelin Keys, with three hotels in Whistler bestowed with the honour from the prestigious guide. Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler each earned two Michelin Keys and Nita Lake Lodge earned one Michelin Key. Read more at guide.michelin.com.
Season Passes On Sale Now for Winter 2025/26!
There are several pass options available, with something to suit the needs of every skier and rider, from Day Passes to full Season Passes. Passes are available on whistler.com when booked in a lodging package, with savings of up to 65% off Whistler Blackcomb Day Passes. Epic Passes give you the freedom to not only visit Whistler Blackcomb, but more than 70 owned and partner resorts in North America, Europe and Japan. Lift tickets will be limited this season. If you know you’ll ski or ride, buy your passes before they go off sale in early December. Learn more.
Sölden in Austria is Now Epic
With only one day ahead of the May 26 deadline to buy an Epic Pass for the lowest price of the year, Vail Resorts announced that Austrian skiing and snowboarding will be even more Epic with Sölden joining the 2025/26 Epic Pass lineup. Located in the Ötztal Valley in Tyrol and just 52 miles from Innsbruck Airport, Sölden is famous for its premium skiing on a seamlessly connected glacier and mountain ski area. Earlier this May, Austrian ski areas Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun, Mayrhofen and Hintertux, and Silvretta Montafon joined the 2025/26 Epic Pass roster. Read more at news.vailresorts.com.
Epic Coverage is included free for all pass and EDGE Card holders, providing refunds associated with certain personal events including illness, job loss and injury.
Back for 2025/26: Epic SchoolKids Whistler Blackcomb Pack provides five days of free skiing for Canadian and Washington kindergartners through to grade five students. No purchase necessary!
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Free Transit, Park Shuttles, E-Bike Share and Park Eats Return for 2025
Free Transit on Long Weekends and Special Holidays
Buses are free on summer weekends and statutory holidays from June 21 to September 1, 2025 (Labour Day), every Saturday, Sunday, Canada Day, BC Day and Labour Day. Additional free weekends include May long weekend (May 17 – 19), Truth and Reconciliation Day (September 30) and Thanksgiving long weekend (October 11 – 13). The Resort Municipality of Whistler’s New Year’s Eve Special service includes free service all day within Whistler. This program is made possible by revenue from pay parking in Day Lots 1 to 5. Please see BC Transit's Holiday Schedule before you head out.
For more on transit options in Whistler, including maps, schedules, fares and pass information, visit BC Transit.
Kids Ride Free
BC Transit offers free transit for children 12 and under every day. Learn more at www.bctransit.com.
Free Park Shuttles
The Resort Municipality of Whistler offers a free shuttle to Lost Lake Park and Rainbow Park daily.
- The Lost Lake Park shuttle service runs daily from 11 AM to 7 PM, between June and September
- The Rainbow Park service runs on weekends and statutory holidays, every 15 minutes from 10 AM to 6 PM, beginning on Saturday on the last weekend of June and ending on the last day of the Labour Day long weekend
- The shuttle is free and wheelchair-accessible
Learn more about the shuttle routes, stops and schedule.
Whistler Bike Valet
Whistler's free Bike Valet service is available at Whistler Olympic Plaza, Lost Lake Park and Rainbow Park on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays, and select dates for special events. Ride your bike to the Village or parks and leave it with the attended and secure, on-demand valet.
Enjoy this free valet service from 11 AM to 6 PM on the following dates (with extended service hours on special event days):
- June 21 – 22, 28 – 30
- July 1, 4 – 6, 11 – 13, 18 – 20, 25 – 27
- August 1 – 4, 8 – 10, 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 29 – 31
- September 1
This service is partially funded by revenues from pay parking lot fees in Whistler.
Evolve E-Bike Share Program
To promote active transportation, an e-bike share program is available in Whistler in the spring, summer and fall. E-bike parking stations are located throughout the valley in neighbourhoods and at popular amenities and parks. Learn more at evo.ca/evolve.
Park Eats Program
The Park Eats program has delicious food and beverage options at Whistler’s parks during summer. Early season at Lost Lake Park and Rainbow Park begins on May 16, 2025 with food trucks on Fridays to Mondays. The full Park Eats program runs daily in multiple parks from June 27 to Labour Day. Offerings include tacos, crepes, gelato, pizza and more! Visitors to the parks can experience delicious, local food and beverages at lakeside locations such as Alpha Lake Park, Lost Lake Park, Rainbow Park and Lakeside Park, plus Whistler Olympic Plaza for select events. To learn more and to view the schedule and locations, visit whistler.ca.
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