Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain face each other. Their physical connection at the base would suggest similarities between them. But, this is a story of how two mountains can create two completely different skiing or snowboarding experiences. A view from the valley foreshadows the mountain's stories.
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For guests with an Olympic-sized appetite, a smorgasbord of delights await at Whistler Blackcomb, with a total of 17 restaurants on and off the mountains.
Most people think when you go to a ski hill your food options are limited to pizza, burgers and fries; well, that’s not the case at all at Whistler Blackcomb. As the No. 1 mountain resort in North America, Whistler Blackcomb takes alpine dining to a whole new level. Fresh local ingredients, healthy meal options, international flavours and sustainability are the focus at Whistler Blackcomb...
Athletes need fuel. Did you know that a downhill ski race can burn up to 690 calories per hour?
Here are some tasty ways for you to refuel at Whistler Blackcomb:
The Crystal Hut - A cozy log cabin on Crystal Ridge, The Crystal Hut is famous for all-day Belgian waffles, wood-oven baked lunch specialties and phenomenal views from the patio. Recognized by Sunset Magazine for Top 10 Mountain Top Restaurants, you will find the Crystal Hut at the top of the Crystal Chair on Blackcomb Mountain.
The Roundhouse Lodge - The biggest restaurant on Whistler Mountain is the Roundhouse Lodge, located at the top of the Whistler Village Gondola and near the top of the Emerald and Big Red Express Chairs. The Roundhouse Lodge offers the most choice with three open food courts: Pika’s, The Mountain Market, and Expressway. From Asian dishes to homemade soups and artisan sandwiches, the Roundhouse Lodge has something for everybody.
Steep’s on Whistler Mountain - Featuring fabulous full service lunches with a taste of B.C., afternoon tea service, and a great wine list. Steep’s is located up the stairs in the Roundhouse Lodge.
The Rendezvous Lodge - A big, spacious and classic ski lodge located at the top of the Solar Coaster Express on Blackcomb Mountain. Skiers’ breakfast and lunch includes soups, a fresh salad bar, sandwiches, hearty pastas and fajitas.
Christine’s on Blackcomb Mountain - Mountain-top full service dining in style. No cafeteria trays needed here, Christine’s is Blackcomb Mountain’s only full service alpine restaurant. With a focus on local ingredients and sustainable food choices like our Ocean Wise Seafood Program, guests enjoy panoramic views, great food, and friendly full table service inside the Rendezvous Lodge.
Taste buds hungry for more? Click here for the full rundown of on mountain food and beverage options.
Après comes from the French word meaning "after" and marks the social occasion after skiing (or mountain biking in the summer) when people come together for drinks, food and fun.
Après is a not-to-be-missed tradition in Whistler. Venues are open for lunch and dinner, and offer both child-friendly après, and adult-only nightlife.
Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC) is located at the base of the Whistler Village Gondola and is open for food and drink from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. The GLC is ranked North America’s best mountain bar by SKIING magazine and Top 10 après-ski in the world by Forbes Traveler.
Local’s Tip: When doing après at the GLC, Gorgonzola Potatoes and the Chicken T&A is a must.
Over at Whistler Creekside, Dusty’s Bar and BBQ, Whistler’s original watering hole, rocks with après, lunch, dinner and late, late nights. Dusty’s features award-winning authentic barbecue, rockin’ tunes and friendly locals.
Local’s Tip: At Dusty’s, the Canadian National BBQ Championship Burger with potato wedges and butt rub mayo. Wash it down with one of Dusty’s legendary Ceasers.
Merlin’s Bar and Grill is home to the Kokanee Kabin, Whistler's favourite place to come and enjoy a glacier fresh Kokanee - the official beer of Whistler Blackcomb. With regular shows by local legends the Hairfarmers, Merlin's Kokanee Kabin features spirited apres-ski action in true a Whistler cabin-style environment. Merlin's serves lunch and dinner daily and is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village.
Local’s Tip:Make sure you try the Merlin's Nachos! Piled a mile high, these puppies have been voted Whistler's Best Nachos!
Who are those weirdos lining up at the base of the mountain as early as 6:45am, and more importantly, what do they know that we don’t? Ask any local and they’ll give you the answer: on big powder days, it’s all about filling up your stomach with a hearty buffet breakfast at the Roundhouse Lodge and then hitting the mountain first to claim all the untouched powder. Locals know that the only way to go is with a Fresh Tracks ticket.
The Fresh Tracks Breakfast, presented by Nature’s Path, features an awesome Breakfast Buffet, fresh corduroy or pristine powder with first-up privileges on the Whistler Village Gondola to the Roundhouse Lodge. Fresh Tracks runs December through April with upload at 7:15 a.m. Tickets are available at any Guest Relations desk. It’s best to watch the forecast and buy your ticket the day before; capacity is 600 and tickets do sell out. You’ve been warned.
Whistler Blackcomb is a company comprised of mountain-lovers who experience nature in the very place we live, play and work. As such, we have a personal relationship with our environment. It is this relationship that has made us who we are and our commitment to sustainability extends through every aspect of our company, including food and beverage.
Local Food
In the continued quest for quality, Whistler Blackcomb’s Food and Beverage teams are committed to sourcing the finest in local and regional ingredients, while delivering healthy options and exciting new flavours to our valued guests. From locally grown Pemberton potatoes to fantastic BC wines straight from the Okanagan Valley, Whistler Blackcomb’s restaurants use local ingredients as much as possible.
Ocean Wise Seafood Program
Ocean Wise is a Vancouver Aquarium conservation program created to educate and empower consumers about the issues surrounding sustainable seafood. Sustainable seafood can be defined as species that are caught or farmed in a way that ensures the long-term health and stability of that species, as well as the greater marine ecosystem.
Whistler Blackcomb is a proud participant in the Ocean Wise Seafood Program. All fish and seafood served at any of our 17 food and beverage locations comes from a sustainable source.
Waste Reduction
Through responsible purchasing, innovative waste solutions and an aggressive composting and recycling program that has reduced the company’s overall garbage by 46.5 per cent from 2008, Whistler Blackcomb strives for zero waste one day at all mountain food and beverage locations.
As a dedicated culinary professional with over 20 years experience, which includes running the Athlete’s Village food and beverage service at three Olympic Games, Corporate Chef Michael Crane joined the Whistler Blackcomb team in December 2009. He is committed to elevating the quality of the Food & Beverage experience for mountain guests, while developing healthier meal options and incorporating an international flavour profile.
In a resort that boasts world-class dining facilities, guest experience is of paramount importance at Whistler Blackcomb.
“It begins with the ingredients and the recipe,” says Crane “but it’s also about presentation and passionate, educated staff to deliver the overall experience again and again.”
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