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Outdoor Adventures

From the mountain top to the valley below, Whistler is packed with outdoor adventures. Whether you get your kicks on two wheels or two planks, whether you like to hike hard and high or you like to stop and smell the wildflowers, whether you like raging rapids or gentle swells, Whistler has it all.

We get to play in this mountain playground all year round, and what we’ve learned in doing so we’re passing on to you in these articles. Happy adventuring – we’ll see you out there.

An image showing skiers on one half and a mountain biker on the other.

Insider Guide to Whistler Multisport Adventures

Longer days mean more time for fun. Follow this guide to maximize your time in Whistler with dual-sport days.

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Two cross-country skiers get ready to go outside the Lost Lake PassivHaus in Whistler.

Cross-Country Skiing at Lost Lake Park

Australian transplant, Kate Heskett tells us what it's like learning how to classic cross-country ski in Whistler.

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A skier puts on skins to tour in the Whistler backcountry.

Insider’s Guide: Whistler Backcountry

Tips, advice and resources for skiing and snowboarding in Whistler's backcountry. A continuation from our 101 guide.

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A group of skiers stand on the ridge of a run assessing the terrain below.

Confidence Boost: Women’s Weekend Ski Camps in Whistler

What happens on a women's ski camp in Whistler and why you should do one. It's not only kids who can do camp!

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Three people sit on an icy lake, fishing in the winter in Whistler.

How to Ice Fish in Whistler

Insider, Kilee LeBlanc heads out on an ice fishing tour in Whistler and explains how you can hook some trout, even in winter!

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Snow falls on a gazebo in Whistler Village.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Take a Tour of Whistler’s Festive Lights

Experience some of the most illuminated places in Whistler on a self-guided walking tour of Whistler's festive lights.

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Two women find an old cabin at the Parkhurst site in Whistler.

How to Hike, Bike or Paddle to Parkhurst Ghost Town in Whistler

A hike to Parkhurst offers a glimpse into Whistler’s past and a new perspective on the surrounding landscape.

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Allan Crawford, owner of Canadian Wilderness Adventures poses by the caboose at their base in the Callaghan Valley.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Allan.

We chat with Allan Crawford, founder of Canadian Wilderness Adventures, about dumpster diving, fun-led business and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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A cross country mountain biker speeds through the Whistler forest.

Trail Fairies vs. WORCA

Even if you do believe in fairies, the chances are that a chainsaw in their tiny hands is more nightmare than fairy tale. WORCA agrees.

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Three hikers have a picnic on the shores of an alpine lake on Whistler Blackcomb.

5 Summer Picnic Spots With Altitude on Whistler Blackcomb

A guide to elevating your summer picnics with our favourite lift-accessed, walk-to and hike-to picnicking spots on Whistler Blackcomb.

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Trevor starts to roll down a rock face on his bike.

Video Series: Why Whistler? Trevor.

Trevor Ferrao, Executive Director of WORCA, explains how digging in the dirt builds more than bike trails in Whistler.

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A father helps his child in Whistler's pump track.

8 Ideas for Kid-Friendly, Summer Fun in Whistler

Eight things you can do with your kids in Whistler this summer that won’t have them asking “Are we there yet?”

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People ride through white water rapids with Whistler Jet Boating.

The Essentials: 5 Whistler Summer Must-Do Adventures

A self-proclaimed wizard (yep) gives us his top five must-do adventures for a summer trip to Whistler. What will you choose to do?

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