Rockslide closes part of Whistler, B.C., ski resort, no injuries reported – Energeticcity.ca

Rockslide closes part of Whistler, B.C., ski resort, no injuries reported – Energeticcity.ca

WHISTLER — A large rockslide has closed part of the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia, but the resort says no one was hurt. A statement from Vail Resorts, which owns and operates Whistler Blackcomb, says the rockslide occurred in the vicinity of Whistler Peak early Thursday morning before the resort was open. Photos and videos posted online show piles of dark dirt and rocks down a large stretch of the snowy mountain. The statemen…

Why a Rockslide Hit Whistler Peak — Freeze-Thaw Cycles and Alpine Rock Instability

Updated: 14 March 2026 A rockslide that struck high-alpine terrain near the summit of Whistler Blackcomb this week has raised questions about how and why rockfalls occur in ski resort environments. The incident follows the rockfall we reported earlier this week at the resort, which forced closures in the Peak zone.  The slide occurred early in the morning before the resort opened, sending large blocks of rock across a section of terrain near the…