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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.

A shot of the Day Lodge at Whistler Olympic Park with the Coast Mountains in the background and cross-country skiers in the foreground.

Cross-Country Skiing at Whistler Olympic Park

Discover cross-country skiing at Whistler Olympic Park, where Olympic legacy meets forest trails, dog-friendly loops and winter stillness.

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Two skiers make their way down a groomed slope on Whistler Mountain in the winter sunshine.

Whistler’s Best Beginner Green Ski Runs

The Insider has you covered with a guide to Whistler's best green ski runs for days with beginners or cruising with the family.

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The Olympic Rings at Whistler Olympic Plaza in the winter.

Insider’s Guide to Whistler’s Olympic Legacies

Inspired by the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, we look at Whistler's Olympic legacies and how you can experience them today.

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What Makes Whistler’s Terrain Iconic?

Whistler Blackcomb is North America's biggest ski resort, and with over 200 trails to explore we dive into what makes it iconic.

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A snowshoer sits in the snow on a satellite phone in Whistler's backcountry.

Mountain and Backcountry Safety in Whistler: AdventureSmart Winter

We talk trip planning, training and taking the essentials when we discuss how to stay safe in Whistler's backcountry with AdventureSmart.

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A shot of Scandinave Spa in the winter sunshine.

Whistler for the Non-Skier: Activities Off the Slopes

There are a lot of outdoor and indoor activities in Whistler that happen off the slopes. Here's how you can soar, scale and soak it all in.

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Whistler’s Top Five Mountain Culture Moments: Winter edition

From snowboard cross to twin tips skis and something called Air Jordan, Whistler knows how to set the mountain culture scene.

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Winter view on the top of Emerald Chair towards the snowy Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain.

Are You Feeling the Winter Stoke?

The snow is falling fast and hard in Whistler, and opening day is drawing closer; are you ready to get your winter on?

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A skier makes their way down a snowy slope on Whistler Blackcomb.

Know Before You Go: Skiing and Riding Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler Blackcomb is opening Nov 21 - here's what you need to know about skiing and riding in Whistler for the 2025/26 winter season.

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The vibrant reds and yellows of fall at Whistler Olympic Park.

19 Things to Do in Whistler in Fall

We're fans of the saying "show, don't tell", so we've put together 19 definitive reasons for visiting Whistler during the fall.

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A person runs with their leashed dog along the Whistler Valley Trail with the mountains in the distance.

5 Whistler Running Routes

Just because you're on vacation doesn't mean you should give up on your running routine. Whistler local Taylor Godber reveals 5 of her favourite Whistler routes.

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The Journeyman Lodge

A Summertime Stay at the Journeyman Lodge

Experience summer in Whistler's backcountry with a stay at the Journeyman Lodge, a cozy mountain lodge in the wilds of the Callaghan Valley.

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Kate Heskett kneels on the board of a wing foil as she learns to control the foil.

Wing Foiling in Whistler

What's it like to wing foil in Whistler? We take a lesson with Whistler Sailing on Alta Lake and learn how to fly on water.

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