mindface
TUG Member
Just booked a March break trip to Delta Hotels in a rush and found so many things to sort out and would really appreciate the tips/help of my fellow Tuggers/TSers from our shared perspective:
(1) getting to Whistler from Vancouver Airport: considering shuttle bus can be more expensive for a family of 4, I am considering renting a car. Is driving in March to such a big mountain relatively easy to handle? I heard one-way rental from Avis is better since we don't really need a car while staying at Delta. And winter tire is required by law?
(2) ski tickets and rental. Is there any point to rent in advance from whistler.com? I'd assume renting from the store in Delta is better since we can try out. Is it priced about same? So, generally the rental is 3 days or more? And we have to take care of skis overnight? Is that kind hassle? Can we leave at the lift area overnight?
(3) with 2 kids (age 12 an 14) skiing better than us (but poorer with direction and safety), any tips you can share to ensure safety and staying together during skiing in this huge terrain?
(4) I noticed there is special ski jump shown on Sunday evening. and we might try zip line as well. Is peak-to-peak gondola worth it? Any other things you found interesting?
Thanks so much in advance.
(1) getting to Whistler from Vancouver Airport: considering shuttle bus can be more expensive for a family of 4, I am considering renting a car. Is driving in March to such a big mountain relatively easy to handle? I heard one-way rental from Avis is better since we don't really need a car while staying at Delta. And winter tire is required by law?
(2) ski tickets and rental. Is there any point to rent in advance from whistler.com? I'd assume renting from the store in Delta is better since we can try out. Is it priced about same? So, generally the rental is 3 days or more? And we have to take care of skis overnight? Is that kind hassle? Can we leave at the lift area overnight?
(3) with 2 kids (age 12 an 14) skiing better than us (but poorer with direction and safety), any tips you can share to ensure safety and staying together during skiing in this huge terrain?
(4) I noticed there is special ski jump shown on Sunday evening. and we might try zip line as well. Is peak-to-peak gondola worth it? Any other things you found interesting?
Thanks so much in advance.