Olympic Learning Zone
Image Source: Whistler Blackcomb Trail Map
The Olympic Learning Zone is located just above the Whistler Gondola Mid-Station. This area is specifically designed for beginner skiers and snowboarders of all ages and offers very gentle Green runs on which to learn and practice skiing & snowboarding skills. This area is heavily used by the Whistler Blackcomb Ski School as an initial training area but is also open to other skiers and snowboarders not in lessons.
Skill Level
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The Green runs around the Olympic Chairlift in the learning area are great for beginner skiers and boarders.
Maps
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OpenSkiMap: https://openskimap.org/?obj=59bf99a771b0d7fa734b23d2031b4ec7f9d3c17a#15.54/50.09651/-122.947169/145.6
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Whistler Blackcomb Trail Map: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/about-the-mountain/trail-maps.aspx
Gondolas/Lifts
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Olympic Chairlift: This is an older short three-person chairlift that services the beginner/learning zone uphill from the Olympic Mid Station.
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There are also several magic carpet lifts in this area that beginners can use to easily get uphill without having to get on a chairlift or gondola.
Lodges/Huts
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Ollie’s Grilled Cheese Shack: This is a small food shack next to the Olympic Mid Station. It offers hot sandwiches, snacks, and drinks and seating is outdoors only. NOTE: This shack may or may not be open depending upon the day of the week.
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The other buildings in this area are the Olympic Mid Station building and some buildings used by the Whistler Blackcomb Ski School.
Main Routes
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Upper Fantastic - Upper Fantastic is the main Green that runs down through this area. It starts at the top of the Olympic Chairlift and runs down to the bottom of the lift.
For more specific details about this area (and other areas) on Whistler Blackcomb check out my Whistler Blackcomb Guidebook ...
Children and beginner adults learning in the Olympic Learning Zone on Whistler with the Whistler Gondola Mid-station building in the background.
Image Source: Nick Jones
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