• Introduction
• 1. Aspen
• 2. Bariloche
• 3. Chamonix Mont-Blanc
• 4. Cortina
• 5. Killington
• 6. Lake Tahoe
• 7. St. Anton
• 8. Telluride
• 9. Whistler
• 10. Zermatt

Whistler

Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, situated just a couple of hours from Vancouver, are synonymous with great skiing. As one of the premier resorts in North America, the area has little difficulty attracting snow bunnies to its slopes – and, after the sun goes down, it easily convinces them to stick around with one of the continent’s hottest après-ski scenes. Mountain views, outdoorsy revelers, and live music greet party-goers after the lifts close (and even earlier for some) at the numerous bars and lounges that dot this picturesque mountain town. The central village street of this perfectly planned community hosts the bulk of the action – there’s even a free shuttle at the base of each mountain to get you around until midnight. The Garibaldi Lift Company at the base of the Whistler Village gondola, or Merlin’s, at the base of Blackcomb are the stellar spots to sit back, relax, and start sippin’ straight off the slopes. Younger crowds flock for late-night dancing at Tommy Africa’s while Garfinkel’s keeps the beats pumping for a slightly older crowd. The dimly-lit Maxx Fish attracts a late-night 20-somethings crowd, while the funky Amsterdam Café in Village Square offers up pub fare and people-watching. You may even catch a talented music group passing through from Vancouver – the popular The Boot Pub is your best bet for live music.

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