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Find out what North America’s largest ski resort has to offer

With more than 2 million visitors per year flocking to its seemingly endless skiable terrain, Whistler is as legendary for its aprés as it is its on-snow cred. (And don’t forget about the hip village atmosphere and plethora of adventurous summertime activities.) Now it seems like we’re bragging, but thanks to the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Games, Vancouver’s sister city to the north also boasts improved accessibility and some sparkly new attractions. No matter the season, here’s everything you need to plan a weekend mountain getaway to Whistler.

• Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort

• The Peak to Peak Gondola

• Year-Round Activity

• Whistler Village

• Whistler-Style Après Ski

• Getting There and Around

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort

Rival resorts Whistler and Blackcomb merged in 1997, creating one giant ski destination 54 percent larger than its next largest North American competitor (Colorado’s Vail Ski Resort). When you’re standing at the resort’s base, Whistler Mountain is on the right, and Blackcomb is on the left. This mega amount of terrain — 8,100 astounding acres — means unbeatable diversity, from beginner rollers to expert cliff bands. Plus, snowboarders can make like Shaun White at one of Whistler Blackcomb’s five terrain parks.