ResortQuest at Aspens on Blackcomb

The ski-in/ski-out ResortQuest at Aspens on Blackcomb is conveniently located near Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler Village, just a short drive from the Magic Chair & Wizard Express Lifts. Make sure that you’ve got the portrait mode feature on your iPhone’s camera figured out – you are going to want to capture these views (and make your Facebook friends jealous)! After a day on the slopes, stop by the complimentary ski valet to drop off your gear on your way back to your condo. Get everyone changed into swimsuits, grab water wings and head for the outdoor heated pool. Go for a swim or relax in one of the three hot tubs. Being on vacation is no excuse to skip out on your cardio routine, head to the fitness center and get in a workout.

One- to two-bedroom condos sleep two to six guests and have an in-suite fireplace. A family field trip to the IGA Grocery Store is definitely in order – your full kitchen won’t stock itself. Get in touch with your inner-Betty Crocker and bake up a batch of your famous chocolate chip cookies. Let the little ones assist with the mixing; and making sure that the chocolate chip-to-cookie ratio is accurate. Did the kids end up with chocolate on their clothes? No problem! The resort has on-site laundry facilities. Feel like having a low-key night in? You’re in luck! Your condo has flatscreen TVs with Cable, perfect for catching a Friends rerun. Or bring favorite movies from home to watch on your DVD player. Grab a plate of cookies, pop some popcorn, call everyone into the living room and get ready for family movie night. First kid on the couch gets to choose the movie.

ResortQuest at Aspens on Blackcomb is just a short drive to Whistler Village. Whistler Village is pedestrian-only and offers shopping and dining. Amos and Andes Sweater Shop has been a favorite with locals for over twenty years. While they are most known for their sweaters, they also sell slippers and knitted accessories. Armchair Books features fiction and non fictions books, magazines and children’s books. Eddie Bauer has high-quality women’s and men’s apparel. Enjoy authentic French crepes at Crepe Montagne, hand-made ice cream at Cow’s Whistler, or pizza from Fat Tony’s. Treat yourself to a massage, nail treatment or skin treatment at Avello Spa. Spend a day with the kids at Family Adventure Zone. Attractions include the Bungy Trampoline, Batter Up Batting Cage, Mario & Friends Mini Golf and the Balloon Slide & Bouncy Castle.