Blackcomb Peak
Blackcomb Peak (Ucwalmícwts: Tsíqten) is a mountain located east of Whistler, British Columbia that forms the boundary between the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort and Garibaldi Provincial Park. Like Whistler Mountain, it is located on the edge of Garibaldi Provincial Park and the ski lifts are often used to access the park, particularly for the Spearhead Traverse.
| Blackcomb Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,436 m (7,992 ft) |
| Prominence | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Coordinates | 50°04′53″N 122°52′15″W |
| Geography | |
Blackcomb Peak Location in British Columbia Blackcomb Peak Blackcomb Peak (Canada) | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| District | New Westminster Land District |
| Parent range | Fitzsimmons Range |
| Topo map | NTC 92J2 Whistler |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1923 by Phyllis Munday and Don Munday |
| Easiest route | class 3 |
Several ski runs are established on the mountain, with Whistler Village at the base of the mountain on the side facing Whistler Mountain, and Blackcomb Village below the opposite face. The 2010 Winter Olympics sliding sports took place on its slopes, at the Whistler Sliding Centre located on it.
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