Whistler Peak Terrain Set to Reopen After March Rockslide

Whistler Peak Is Targeting a Weekend Reopening After a Rockslide Shut Down the Summit

Whistler Blackcomb has set its sights on reopening Whistler Peak and the Peak Express chairlift this weekend, following a rockslide that forced the closure of the summit area on March 12. The resort's Vice President of Mountain Operations, Brian Suhadolc, issued a statement confirming the timeline and outlining what riders can expect when access returns.

What Happened on March 12

A rockslide occurred in the early hours of March 12, near Whistler Peak. Out of caution, the resort closed both Whistler Peak and the Peak Express chairlift while geotechnical experts were brought in to assess the affected area.

It's a reasonable call - Whistler isn't a small suburban ski hill, and that kind of terrain warrants a thorough look before you start sending skiers and riders back through it.

What to Expect When It Reopens

The targeted reopening is this weekend, though it won't be a full return to normal. Some terrain in the area will remain closed, with "No Hiking" signage in place to mark restricted zones.

Resort officials have been clear on this point: entering restricted areas could result in losing your lift access. It's worth taking that seriously. At a resort the size of Whistler Blackcomb, losing your lift privileges is not a minor inconvenience.

Worth Keeping in Mind

If you're heading to Whistler this weekend specifically to ride the Peak terrain, it's a good idea to check the resort's official channels before you go. A targeted reopening date is just that - targeted - and conditions on the ground can always shift that timeline.

For those already on the hill, the rest of Blackcomb and the lower Whistler terrain has remained operational throughout. It's a big mountain - there's still plenty to ride while the summit situation gets sorted.