Hiking in Whistler
Get back to nature and wander in gorgeous scenery along hundreds of miles of incredible trails.
The Whistler area is bursting with trails, hikes, climbs, and secret pathways that can take you into a pristine natural wonderland. Some routes are minutes from the Whistler Village, while others take you up to the peaks of snow-capped mountains. The brand new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola connects Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains at their peaks and opens up Blackcomb for summer hiking. Head up Whistler Mountain on the PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience and divide your time between the two. The options are endless!
Mountaineering
So you've hiked all the trails and routes from beginner to challenging and now you are looking for that next big challenge. Ever tried mountaineering? The Whistler area has some of the best, classic alpine routes in the area. Some mountain summits are attained with pure alpine rock climbing and others involve a mix of glacier travel, snow and ice climbing.
Local guides and courses from beginner to advanced are available to the thrill-seeking mountain adventurer. Popular climbs are Wedge Mountain at 2,904 metres, Mt. Matier at 2,770 metres and Blackcomb Peak at 2,346 metres.
Rap Jumping
This summer you can literally jump off the top of Whistler Mountain. Guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping, Rap Jumping is face-forward, free-fall rappelling and is the latest exhilarating adventure to hit Whistler.
The Australian Army introduced face-forward rappelling in the early 1960s as a military maneuver. It has since been coined the "Aussie Rappel", popularized commercially as an adventure sport in Australia, New Zealand and Africa.
Located 5,000 feet above the valley floor in full view of the Peak Chair on Whistler Mountain, participants lower themselves over the dramatic rock face of Whistler Peak. A harness, ropes and a braking device enable participants to descend under their own control; rap jumping is not for the faint of heart. For those participants less inclined to face their fear, traditional rappelling is also offered.
Rock Climbing
In the summer, the Whistler area has some of the best rock climbing in the world - most famous are the long, multi-pitch routes on the 650 metre / 2,145 feet high granite massif called "The Chief" in Squamish. Whether you want to scale sheer rock faces or just learn the basics, there are plenty of opportunities in Whistler. Most tours offer enough instruction to get you up and climbing in the same day. An on-site guide will coach and offer assistance. Half-day sessions are held in the Whistler area while full days take place in Squamish. Full two-day courses are aimed at those with little or no experience; learn techniques, rope management, anchor building, rappelling and safety.
Heli-hiking
Travel by helicopter to a remote hiking location.
Glacier Hike
A fascinating and fun eco-adventure.
Bear viewing
Join the resort's bear expert Michael Allen.
Whistler and Blackcomb High Alpine Hiking Map (PDF format, file size: 886 KB)
Grab a map and journey out on your own.
Call us in Whistler at 1.800.WHISTLER (1.800.944.7853) for more information and pricing on tours and vacations. Local information and best prices guaranteed.
