Planning your vacation at Whistler resort It’s that time of year again for you and your family to make the trip to your Whistler resort vacation and that long needed break from your regular daily routine. It’s time to plan your Whistler resort break.

Getting into the Whistler resort planning mode is easy if you are organized and have a list. You enjoyed the Whistler resort vacation last year and you want to make sure those small minor details you wanted last year are taken care of. It is a good idea to actually plan your next year’s vacation during the previous year’s trip.

Bring some warm clothes for the Whistler resort
It can get really cold fast at Whistler resort and it makes sense to dress sensibly depending on the activities that you plan to enjoy. Especially during the winter months, Whistler resort has some pretty cold temperatures which can reach colder than -40 degrees with some windchill. Don’t let the beautiful sunny day fool you into thinking that it is warm outside because the cold artic airs will go right to the bone if you are not careful. You may also need to wrap your face if you are planning on riding the ski lifts up to some of the best world class skiing available in the world. There is a lot of great light cold weather material available on the market today and you do not need to really wear that much. The secret is layering and making sure that you purchase some wind breaking and breathable material so that you are fully prepared for the cold temperatures. If it gets hot at Whistler resort you can always take off a layer and feel just as comfortable without needing to get a change of clothing.

Whistler resort has many different activities
The main reason people come to Whistler resort is for the world class skiing. The draw of the huge powder and limitless runs at Whistler resort really make it hard not to come here and enjoy this great natural resource. The skiing starts as early as 9:30 am and ends by 3:30 pm. Early bird skiiers and snowboarders can even get up earlier at Whistler resort if they are the first 150 to get up the lift. There are some great restaurants mid-mountain that you will want to make a pit stop to have some breakfast or lunch or even a quick energy break with a warm cup of hot chocolate. Another reason people enjoy Whistler resort during the winter months is to do the snowmobiling that is superb during this time of year. Again you have the entire mountain to explore and you are not limited by the ski lifts or lineups that other skiiers have to endure. Of course you will need to stay within the saftety limits set by Whistler resort as taken appropriate safety precautions will ensure the maximum fun you and your friends can have.

Driving to your Whistler resort vacation
Getting to Whistler resort is as easy as taking the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver. The road to Whistler resort is being expanded and improved for the 2010 Winter Olympics and the current driving time is just under an hour and a half. If you are taking your own vehicle make sure that you have the proper tires for getting your vehicle up to Whistler. At times, the road conditions can be quite hazardous as the snow can start coming down quite fast and hard. Driving up with a winterized vehicle and taking your time on the Sea to Sky highway is the best way to ensure you will arrive at Whistler resort safely. The drive along the Sea to Sky highway is also one of the most scenic drives in North America so you will have extra incentive to take your time and enjoy the scenery. Another safety measure you may want to consider is to prepare to have some tire chains for your vehicle. This can be a great tool in the case of heavy snow storms and your vehicle is immobilized.

How much time to spend at your Whistler resort
Should you spend 1 or 2 weeks at Whistler resort? What do you and your family enjoy doing the most at Whistler resort and what new activities would you like to try. Going to Whistler and Blackcomb mountain is such an exciting experience as the activities that you can do are growing. For example you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, snow mobiling, and tobagonning. As your time at Whistler resort increases, you can plan to enjoy a few more of these activities and make sure that you have time to rest so that you are not tired to have a lot more fun the next day. Combining some of these activities also makes a lot of sense and will help you break up your day much more better.