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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.
Whistler’s Hike and Bike Trails: Travel Tips
For Whistlerites looking to get some exercise and visitors planning ahead, here’s our guide to Whistler's trail options for hikers and bikers.
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Birds of Whistler: A Bird Spotting Guide
Whistler bird spotting; from ospreys to swans, ravens to dippers, this post includes a printable guide for ten of Whistler's feathered friends.
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Meet Michael Allen: Whistler’s Local Black Bear Expert
Whistler's black bears are starting to come out of hibernation, so we caught up with a man who's been following them for over twenty years.
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A Doggy Date at Whistler Olympic Park
Want to take your dog on an adventure? Whistler Olympic Park has 50 kilometres of dog-friendly cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. Here's what to expect.
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Whistler Blackcomb’s Black Diamond Bucket List
Steeps? Trees? Moguls? Whistler’s black diamond bucket list is for advanced skiers and riders looking for the thrill of adventure on Whistler Blackcomb.
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Best Intermediate Ski Runs on Whistler Blackcomb
For medium difficulty with maximum fun look no further than blue ski runs. Here's insider knowledge on the best intermediate runs at Whistler Blackcomb.
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Cross-Country Skiing with Small Kids in Whistler
Insider, Dee Raffo takes her young family out to Whistler Olympic Park to cross country ski. Learn how you can take your family on a Nordic adventure too!
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Magic in the Mountains: Winter Vallea Lumina
There's magic in the air at Whistler's Vallea Lumina. A multimedia walk in the forest filled with stardust and fairy tales.
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Whistler Bungee Jumping: On Fear, Gravity and Getting Old
Whistler Insider, Feet Banks finds himself in a harness, strapped to another person, and staring out over a 53-metre (160 feet) drop into the glacial torrents of a river. This is bungee jumping, Whistler-style.
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How to Skeleton and Bobsleigh in Whistler
Everyone can slide like an Olympian at the Whistler Sliding Centre. Read first-hand accounts of the Public Skeleton and Passenger Bobsleigh experiences.
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Insider’s Guide: Backcountry 101
Where do you start with backcountry exploration in Whistler? We decode it for you in this Backcountry 101 guide with Whistler Insider, Abby Cooper.
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Snow School for First Timers: Never Ever Days
Whistler Insider, Katy Cameron, takes her first turns on the slopes with the help of Whistler Blackcomb's Never Ever Days ski and snowboard school program.
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Avalanche Skills Training 2: Learning About the Human Factor
Human nature and the call of snow can both be blinding in the face of hazards, Insider Ola Krol shares how she learned to overcome these in Extremely Canadian's Avalanche Skills Training 2 Course.
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