ADAPTIVE SPORTS
Whistler Blackcomb’s mission is to create wonderful memories for guests, again and again, regardless of ability or mobility level.
The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP)
A non-profit organization making year round recreation accessible to people with disabilities. WASP is a centre for learning and sports excellence that has a local, regional, national and international clientele and encourages independence, self-confidence and self-motivation for all athletes and participants through outdoor recreation. WASP currently offers skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking programs.
The Whistler Adaptive Ski and Scotiabank Learn To Ride Program
Operates in partnership between Whistler Blackcomb and WASP to cater to skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Trained and certified instructors, guides, and assistants help those with both physical and cognitive disabilities to access the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb. Guests are invited to participate and experience outdoor activity in a safe, friendly, and FUN way. Lessons are tailored to suit guests’ needs with the aim of creating the best memories…again and again.
Accessible Whistler
This site provides a comprehensive guide to Whistler’s accessible accommodations, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, plus a recreation guide, tour adventure guide, news and events, and general assistance for the disabled. The site also offers a live booking system to enable guests to book all aspects of their holidays.
Mountain Accessibility
In depth information about all aspects of mountain accessibility – from parking, to which lifts to ride, to restaurant and washroom access, to storage – is available on the Independent Disabled Travelers Information page.
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Accessibility
Wheelchair access is an important feature of Whistler Blackcomb's landmark project and one of Canada's iconic tourism attractions, the record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Gondola cabins are each equipped with a spot for one wheelchair (with the exception of the glass bottom cabins), enabling mobility challenged visitors from all over the world to get into the high alpine to experience the awe-inspiring scenic vistas of endless mountain peaks and ancient glaciers.
Introduction
In North America alone, people with disabilities spend more than $13 billion each year on travel. Whistler Resort’s Accessible Tourism Strategy provides a framework for Whistler businesses to develop the necessary facilities, services and programs for the disabled to travel here, and Whistler Blackcomb is no exception.
Adaptive Services »
Learn To Ski/Ride Program Enables the Disabled To Get On The Slopes
The Whistler Adaptive Ski and Scotiabank Learn To Ride Program caters to skiers and snowboarders from beginner to advanced, assisting those with physical or cognitive disabilities to access the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb every day. Trained and certified instructors, guides, and assistants help guests to participate in and experience outdoor activity in a safe, friendly, and FUN way.
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Iconic Views Accessible To All
Wheelchair access is an important feature of Whistler Blackcomb's landmark project and one of Canada's iconic tourism attractions, the record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Gondola cabins are each equipped with a spot for one wheelchair (with the exception of the glass bottom cabins), enabling mobility challenged visitors from all over the world to get into the high alpine to experience the awe-inspiring scenic vistas of endless mountain peaks and ancient glaciers.