it's fine to post ones outside of california, it's just that that is where I live, so If I wanted to go to one of them it would have to be around there.
Whistler, by far. Love that place. I usually ski on Whistler mountain, thought Blackcomb beside it is supposedly just as good, if not better. Your pass gets you both, and they load at the same place, so mind as well try both if you go.