WhistlerBlackcomb switched to RFID passes for mainly two reasons. The first reason is because since every skier has to scan their pass before getting on any lift, your general location on the mountain(s) will always be known. read more
There are many reasons one would like to switch to RFID lift tickets, some of which are: The frustrating long lines that annoys customers as they get very disturbed waiting to authenticate tickets and passes to the lift. The customer’s concerns of damaging the bar code. read more
Ski late in the season: Once Whistler closes, lift prices drop for Blackcomb-only skiing (starting April 26) to $55 for an adult ticket. Ski a half-day: Ski from 12: 30 p.m., and the standard adult price is $70.98, plus tax. read more