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So you’ve got Tough Mudder on the mind. It’s only natural; after all, the event returns to Whistler once again on June 20 and 21, 2015—that’s less than a month away. For the uninitiated, Tough Mudder is the ultimate obstacle course designed to test you in just about every way possible. Participants register in teams, […]

If you’ve ever driven the Sea to Sky highway, then you understand why it’s often called one of the most scenic drives in the world. It starts when you get on the highway in West Vancouver, looking out on to the sparkling blue waters of Howe Sound, dotted with majestic islands covered in thick trees. […]

Christmas came early in Whistler this year! The Whistler Mountain Bike Park opened two weeks early on May 2, 2015, and judging by the number of mountain bikes around town, bikers couldn’t be happier. Best park in the world The Whistler Mountain Bike Park is known for being one of the best parks in the […]

This time of year, there’s only one place to be in Whistler: outdoors. Whether you’re canoeing down the River of Golden Dreams, kicking up dirt on the trails, or squeezing in those last few days of skiing, the fresh mountain air beckons—and if you’re sitting indoors, you’re missing out. This time of year used to […]

These days, two bucks won’t get you very far. It’s not even enough to buy a coffee in some cafes. But Whistler’s mountain bike enthusiasts know that a toonie is all you need for a night of trail-tackling fun. The Toonie Ride is a summertime tradition in Whistler: every Thursday from April 30 through to […]

Which way to the Peak to Peak? Where did I park my car? Where do you put the moguls for the summer? These are typical questions answered every day by the volunteers at their shifts. The Village Host program quietly marked its tenth anniversary last summer. With modest beginnings in the village information trailer as […]

Want to know one of Whistler’s best-kept secrets? Three words: Spring shoulder season. Once the World Ski and Snowboard Festival wraps up on April 19th, the crowds will thin out considerably until the Canada Day long weekend in July. That’s because the vast majority of people haven’t figured out that springtime in Whistler is, quite […]

As much as Whistler has to offer, it’s always nice to get out of the village once in a while. And, with summer just around the corner we thought we’d let you in on some of our favourite day trips near Whistler. Pemberton for lunch Just north of Whistler is the small town of Pemberton. […]

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival is a few short weeks away, and it’s officially time to get excited. In a way, the WSSF is a bittersweet event. On the one hand, it symbolizes the end of winter – once the festival adjourns, one mountain will be closed for skiing, whilst the other’s operating hours […]

Spring has officially sprung! It’s felt like spring for a while here in Whistler. By now, we’ve fine-tuned our spring skiing habits (as evidenced by traces of goggle tans appearing on faces around town). If you’re hoping to brush up on your spring skiing how-tos, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what you need […]