Great Money Saving Tips on Ski Tickets while Visiting Whistler
Get your skis and snowboards all shined up this Winter, here are the top tips to save money while traveling to Whistler, BC CANADA:
Buy Discounted Ski/Snowboard Tickets:
At 7-Eleven. On your way to Whistler, via Vancouver or Squamish, stop at a 7-11 and buy your ski tickets. You can save on average about 10% per ticket. You cannot buy 7-Eleven discounted tickets from Whistler. The last 7-Eleven to honour this deal can be found in Squamish, on your way to Whistler.
Buy and Edge Card. If you live in BC (British Columbia) or WA (Washington State), you can purchase an Whistler Blackcomb Edge Card. You can save $10 off the regular price of the regular ticket. If you buy multiple days, you can save more. The more days you buy on your Edge Card, the more you save.
Buy a Backcountry Lift Pass. For advanced skiers and snowboarders ONLY. You can purchase a Whistler Backcountry Lift Ticket for $45 per day. You take the Gondola to the top of the Mountain and then you're free to explore the surrounding ski area which offers a multitude of bowls, glaciers and runs to choose from. Again, this is for experienced skiers and snowboarders only. Last Gondola down the mountain at 3:15pm, don't miss it.
Come ski on Discounted Dates - April 26th to May 23rd. Skiing is still awesome, but a lot of people no longer think of skiing. You can save $25 off the regular price per day by skiing during those dates.
Other tips to save money while skiing in Whistler, are:
Make your lunch and bring it with you. Lots of people can save significant amounts of money by just making lunch and bottling their favourite hot beverage. A simple lunch and beverage at the top of the Mountain can cost upwards of $20 per day per person.
Bring a bottle of water with you. A lot of people forget or simply don't think about getting thirsty while skiing. The truth is that like any other sport, you need to re-hydrate, so bring a bottle of water with you. You should keep well hydrated the whole day, without spending premium dollars for water bottles on top of the Mountain.
Find free parking in Whistler. There are still some free parking spots left in Whistler. If you're just traveling for the day and you don't have a hotel booked, you can still find free parking at Whistler Creek or on Blackcomb side. Look up those spots on a Whistler map and go there first. You have to show up early to claim the free spots, but it's worth it. They will save you around $20 per day.
