Whistler Blackcomb Skigebiet Guide

Really poor ski experience. I have been skiing W-B for over 20 years and the management of the mountain has become terrible. Be aware that the bottom half of the mountain is basically unskiable due to low/poor snow and crushing lift lines at the base. The top/alpine lifts are where all the decent skiing is, however, these never open before 10.30 and many days don't open at all. There is zero communication as to when or if the lifts might open. I have had patrol tell me "everything will be open tomorrow" and the alpine did not open until noon. That leaves two lifts on Whistler and 3 on Blackcomb at mid mountain to handle the huge volume of skiers. Lift lines are crazy and the traffic on the ski runs is dangerous. Our last visit in April still saw huge lift lines. The lifts themselves are getting worn out and delays are normal. It took us 45 minutes for just the ride up the Whistler gondola, stopped six times on the way up! Overall, just a really bad skiing experience. Shame on you Vail resorts.