Editing Whistler Blackcomb (section)

===2010s===
Summer 2010 had two lift construction projects at Creekside Base. The Timing Flats Express, used for passenger transport for the games, was removed and rebuilt as the Strawberry Express at [[Banff Sunshine]] in Alberta. The second project was the construction of the Kadenwood Gondola, providing access to the Kadenwood Estate Homes from the Creekside base. Built by Doppelmayr-CTEC, it is a pulse gondola with 8 passenger cabins in two groups of 2.

Whistler Blackcomb announced plans on January 18, 2013, regarding plans for two high-speed detachable chairlift installations for the 2013–2014 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/new-lifts/index.aspx |title=2 New Lifts Announced |access-date=March 17, 2013 |archive-date=April 24, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424144145/http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/new-lifts/index.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Harmony Express on Whistler was replaced with a high speed six pack constructed by Doppelmayr, upgrading its capacity from 2,400 to 3,600 persons per hour. The original lift was reinstalled in the Crystal Ridge zone of Blackcomb and renamed the Crystal Ridge Express, replacing the triple chairlift that had previously served this area. While the Crystal Ridge Express ends at the same location as that of the removed triple at Crystal Hut, it starts lower down the mountain on the Blackcomb Glacier Road near the base of Rock n' Roll. The lift line had been cut many years prior in anticipation of construction, and allows for the runs in this area to be lapped without needing to return to Excelerator.

In 2014, new 8 person cabins were bought to upgrade the Whistler Village Gondola, the existing cabins having been in service since 1988. Sigma, a subsidiary of Leitner-Poma who originally installed the lift, were contracted to produce the new cabins.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/about-us/news-releases/feb-4-2014.aspx |title=Whistler Blackcomb - Official Ski Resort Website - Whistler, BC, Canada - NEW CABINS FOR WHISTLER BLACKCOmb's VILLAGE GONDOLA INCLUDED IN $12 MILLION INVESTMENTS FOR WINTER 2014.2015 |access-date=March 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305051351/http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/about-us/news-releases/feb-4-2014.aspx |archive-date=March 5, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>

In May 2015, Whistler Blackcomb announced that both mountains would be declared smoke-free environments, President and CEO Dave Brownlie was quoted as saying "We have made the decision...to preserve the pristine alpine environment our guests come here for,". He continued to highlight a need for a safer workplace for employees and experience for guests, "We also recognize as a leader in the outdoor adventure and wellness industry and as the largest employer in the Whistler community, we have a responsibility to our guests and staff to provide a safe and healthy environment for work and play. We believe implementing this new policy aligns with this goal."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/whistler-blackcomb-resort-bans-smoking-completely-1.3076150 |title=Whistler Blackcomb resort bans smoking completely |date=May 15, 2015 |website=[[CBC News]]}}</ref>

In April 2016, a $345-million three-phase development plan, named 'Renaissance,' was announced by the mountain, described as the "largest and most exciting investment in the Company's history." On-mountain improvements to skiing and snowboard activities included a replacement of the Magic Chair with a new high-speed lift and the addition of night skiing in the same area during phase one. Additionally, during phase two and three, the Franz, Catskinner, and Olympic chairs would be replaced with new high speed lifts, a new gondola would be constructed from Creekside Base on Whistler Mountain, two new chairlifts would be added in Bagel and Khyber Bowls, and two new high speed lifts would replace Wizard and Solar Coaster.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Landsman|first1=Peter|title=Whistler Blackcomb Unveils $345 Million Renaissance|url=http://liftblog.com/2016/04/05/news-roundup-3/|website=Lift Blog|access-date=7 April 2016}}</ref> The Renaissance developments reflect many of the proposals included in the resort master plan updated at the end of 2013.<ref>{{cite web| last1=Landsman|first1=Peter|title=Whistler Blackcomb's Next 20 Years | url=https://liftblog.com/2015/11/15/whistler-blackcombs-next-20-years/| website=Lift Blog|access-date=12 April 2016| date=15 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/~/media/Files/Investor-Relations/Whistler-Mountain-Master-Plan-Update-2013-FINAL.ashx?la=en |title=Whistler Blackcomb Master Plan Update 2013: Whistler |access-date=April 12, 2016 |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231101607/https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/~/media/Files/Investor-Relations/Whistler-Mountain-Master-Plan-Update-2013-FINAL.ashx?la=en |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/~/media/Files/Investor-Relations/Blackcomb-Master-Plan-Update-2013-FINAL.ashx?la=en |title=Whistler Blackcomb Master Plan Update 2013:Blackcomb |access-date=April 12, 2016 |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231185027/https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/~/media/Files/Investor-Relations/Blackcomb-Master-Plan-Update-2013-FINAL.ashx?la=en |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Additional projects part of Renaissance include a 163,000-square-foot water park with water slides, a mountain roller coaster, a suspension bridge atop Whistler Mountain's peak, expansion of Whistler Mountain Bike Park, new parking facilities and housing developments, a new 'Blackcomb Grind' hiking trail, and a revitalization of Blackcomb's base.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kenneth|first1=Chan|title=Whistler Blackcomb to add indoor water park, roller coaster, and night skiing in $345-million plan|url=http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/04/whistler-blackcomb-renaissance-water-park-roller-coaster/|website=Vancity Buzz|access-date=7 April 2016|archive-date=December 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231101230/http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/04/whistler-blackcomb-renaissance-water-park-roller-coaster/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The start of this project will be subject to government approval and the renegotiation of the company's master development agreements and negotiation of a proposed business partnership with local First Nations. Once approval is granted, Phase One projects and expansions will take two years to construct.<ref>{{cite news|title=Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. announces Whistler Blackcomb Renaissance long-term strategic plan|url=http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/about-us/media/apr-5-2016|website=Whistler Blackcomb|access-date=7 April 2016|date=5 April 2016|archive-date=July 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709111928/https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/about-us/media/apr-5-2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On August 8, 2016, it was announced that Whistler Blackcomb Holdings, which owned 75% of the Whistler and Blackcomb partnerships,  would be sold to [[Vail Resorts]] of Colorado for C$1.4 billion, which also saw the addition of the resort to the Epic Pass.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dmitrieva |first1=Katia |last2=Gopal |first2=Prashant |date=August 8, 2016 |title=Vail to Buy Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort for $1.05 Billion |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-08/vail-to-buy-whistler-blackcomb-ski-resort-in-1-05-billion-deal |work=[[Bloomberg News]] |access-date=August 9, 2016}}</ref>

For 2018, Doppelmayr carried out two major lift projects. On Blackcomb, the aging Wizard and Solar Coaster high speed quads were replaced with a two-stage ten passenger gondola, with a midway turn station near where the previous lifts met. Like the Whistler Village and Excalibur Gondolas, the two segments can be operated as one continuous lift or as two separate lifts. On Whistler, the Emerald Express was replaced with a high speed six pack, and similar to Harmony five years earlier, the original lift was relocated to Blackcomb to replace Catskinner. The Catskinner Express runs on a modified alignment compared to its predecessor, starting below the Magic Castle whereas the triple started at the base of the Nintendo Terrain Park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ski-i.com/canada/whistler#link-group|title=Whistler Ski Holidays {{!}} Skiing Whistler {{!}} Ski Independence|website=www.ski-i.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-08-22}}</ref>