If you have little ones in your ski crew you might be interested in Whistler Blackcomb’s new “Family Certified Route” which they recommend to skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels:

“If youโ€™re three feet tall, the wonder of Whistler Blackcomb is supersized. Take your folks on a tour of the kid-only secret places, where wonder lives large. After all, we were all kids once.”

Pretty clever to have some on-hill destination for kids to look forward to and easy paths linked together for them to ski there. While not everyone will be a fan of castles and tree forts on ski slopes, those with munchkins in tow might find it awesome:

About The Family Certified Route:

The Family Certified Route, designed for riders of all levels, especially the little ones, sharing all the best kid-only secret spots and magical adventures that will make the mountain feel supersized.

Blackcomb Mountain

Magic Castle: Cruise Expressway โ†’ Easy Out and find the wooden archway to this whimsical hideaway.

Sea to Sky Railway Trail: From Catskinner, follow Easy Out โ†’ Over Easy and spot the railway tower before turning onto the forest trail.

Ride down to Catskinner and upload to the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola for the next adventure.

Whistler Mountain

Enchanted Forest: From Ego Bowl, enter through the wooden arch and explore gentle glades and cruisy terrain.

Fuel Up at Chic Pea: From Emerald, head down Whiskey Jack โ€“ Upper for a cozy break at Chic Pea. Treat yourself to a quick lunch or one of our legendary cinnamon buns!

Tree Fort: After refueling, ride down Banana Peel โ†’ Bear Cub to discover the Whistler Tree Fort, a kid-favorite stop.

Tim Konrad is the founder and publisher of Unofficial Networks, a leading platform for skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor adventure. With over 20 years in the ski industry, Timโ€™s global ski explorations...