24 Aug 2024
We went on a day that the surrounding peaks were hidden by low-lying clouds. We assumed the flight would be cancelled, but at 845, Blackcomb phoned to say the clouds were lifting, and they would go ahead.
By 1030, we took off, and the clouds still had not lifed so we were unable to fly over the peaks of Whistler or fly over the glacier (A MAJOR DISSPOINTMENT)
The pilot continually kept on saying sorry that we couldn't see various scenic sights that were in the brochure. I think she was embarrassed that her company would even fly in those conditions.
Also that put 4 people on the back seat and the middle 2 couldn't take photos or see out of the window for a clear view. I doubt they got their $300 worth for a 15 minute flight.
So if you are considering flying Blackcomb Helicopters do yourself a favour and 1: only book for a day that is sunny or at least doesn't have low lying clouds covering the peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains ans 2: only book if there are less than 5 passengers so you don't get stuck in middle of the back seat.