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The Facts

1. The first (Blackcomb 5,280 ft.) and second (Whistler 5,020 ft.) highest lift serviced ski-able verticals in North America.

2. The most vertical feet of snowmaking in the world.

3. The most high speed lifts (15) and the largest lift serviced alpine in North America.

4. Average snowfall of 30 ft..

5. Steepest named run (The Cirque) 50 degrees.

6. You can ski on 235 ft deep snow and ice on the Horstman and Blackcomb Glaciers, two of three glaciers.

7. 12 alpine bowls.

8. 7,071 acres of ski-able terrain.

9. Longest runs are 7 miles.

10. 3 halfpipes and 1 terrain park.

11. The two largest on mountain restaurants in North America.

12. The most slope-side accommodations in North America.

13. One of the longest ski season in North America.

14. 2.18 million skiers in 1999-2000. The third most in the world.

15. Hourly lift capacity is 59,000

16. Three big name golf courses designed by Palmer, Nicklaus, and Trent Jones Jr..

17. Five lakes for water-sports.

18. Mountain bike trails everywhere for all levels.

19. Summer skiing on the Horstman Glacier.

20. In the summer you can golf, ski ,and sail all in one day.