Originally Posted by Chevis

I live in Van - best way from Van to Whistler is by car - its about 90 min drive and is very scenic - right now because of the 2010 olympics (road constuction) you would hit traffic, road delays etc - but if your planning on coming up for 2010 olympics highway will be complete - car rentals are everywhere, ,my favorite rental company here is hertz and I use there prestige collection -they rent M35s..
You could take the bus which is prob cheaper, but car would be more fun..
As far as what to see there is lots - what month/year are you coming??

Originally Posted by ShoeMate

Good info thanks -- In Whistler, it looks like in Dec. it costs $17 a day to park at our Hotel. PLUS i'm not exactly the best at driving in snowy conditions. We're getting into YVR at 4pm I think...would like to get to Whistler as soon as possible. Buses do look cheaper but its almost 3 hrs that way. I'm not sure which method to go, it'd be nice to have my own transpo though.

Originally Posted by Chevis

The bus might be better if your not too familiar with snow driving - needing a car in whistler is like needing a car in Vegas - not nec, but its nice..how long are you staying for?? what hotel did you choose for whistler?? my favorite hotel there is the sundial boutique hotel
http://www.sundialhotel.com/ - its right in the village - whistler high season is december - by far the most expensive time to go - but prob the best time as well - its hit or miss for snow driving in dec the village will def have snow on the roads but the ride up on the highway its hit or miss - we probably have snow 5 to 10 of 31 days in december - whistler village has it everyday basically

- are you coming to Vancouver to stay or just Whistler??

Originally Posted by ShoeMate

Dude thats EXACTLY where we booked...the Sundial. We'll be there December 08..We're going to be there 7 days 6 nights. The hotel said to take Premire Bus Lines, they're about 120 per person round trip I think. Not too bad compared to renting a car, I heard Snowbus is good if your 15 and want a rowdy a$$ bus ride up there...but they are a hell of alot cheaper for some reason. Any good suggestions for whistler regarding anything? I'm hoping the Peak to Peak Gondola will be open...

Originally Posted by ShoeMate

Good info thanks -- In Whistler, it looks like in Dec. it costs $17 a day to park at our Hotel. PLUS i'm not exactly the best at driving in snowy conditions. We're getting into YVR at 4pm I think...would like to get to Whistler as soon as possible. Buses do look cheaper but its almost 3 hrs that way. I'm not sure which method to go, it'd be nice to have my own transpo though.

Originally Posted by buckwildg

Dude I Need To Go To Whistler Also. Heard The Snow Is Awesome. Only Been To Utah, Tahoe, Mammoth So I'm Pretty Sure Whistler Will Easily Beat All Those Destinations.

Originally Posted by afr0puff

As a non local, I've made Whistler my annual snowboard getaway for the past couple of years. Like Chevis mentioned, the drive up is GORGEOUS!! He can probably tell you a lot better than I can tjat the highway is extremely well maintained and looked after, even in blizzards. BUT... and a HUGE but, is that you really don't want to be driving up there in a blizzard. With all the construction going on, they've altered traffic patterns like crazy. I'm not sure if it's a Canadian thing, but the way they diverted traffic up there last time I went was ridiculous.... and I'm from Jersey! Super confusing... especially when driving at night. There are no street lights, so you have to rely on the cars headlights to see where you are going.

That's something you should consider based on what time you are arriving. Yes, the drive is scenic, but will you be driving at night? It's seems that you will be, based on your arrival time and if you plan to check out Vancouver for a bit before heading up. All that being said, I'd never take the bus unless I was traveling alone.