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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.
Ladies Love Whistler Golf
No longer just an "Old-Boys Club" golf is the hottest new family sport. Just keep an eye on the kids when they're behind the wheel of the golf carts!"
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Whistler Triathlon – Multi-Sport Days of Spring
How does skiing in the morning then paddleboarding in the afternoon then a round of twilight golf sound? Or what about snowmobiling, bike park and some disc golf? Spring in Whistler is all about the multi-sport day so check out what the locals are doing to enjoy the sun.
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Preparing the Whistler Mountain Bike Park
The Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens each year thanks to the crew who shovel all last winter's snow out of the way. We talk to park manager Brian Finestone about what exactly goes on before the real fun begins. Get ready to get muddy.
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Whistler Sabbatical – “Best Month Ever” Video
May 3 and there's fresh snow in the alpine this morning. If Whistler Sabbatical winners Lucky Luke and Tim were still in town they'd be up there ripping it. Check out this video summarizing their amazing month in Whistler.
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Whistler Sabbatical – A Heli & A Blonde Rocket
The Whistler Sabbatical Project continues and the snow keeps falling as Lucky Luke and Tim ski the trees with born-and-raised Whistler girl and Olympic Skicross gold medalist Ashleigh McIvor then hop in a helicopter for some un-tracked perfection with guide John Furneaux.
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Whistler Sabbatical – Bobsleigh a GoGo
Lucky Luke and Tim get into some of the best experiences Whistler has to offer, starting with a blast down the bobsleigh track with Pat Brown and then a quick GoGo dancing lesson with Ace MacKay-Smith. Watch the videos!
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What to Do on a Winter Day? Find Lost Lake.
Lost Lake is not lost, but it's the perfect place to get lost and (re)discover some classic winter activities like XC skiing and snowshoeing.
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Going Up? Connections on a Whistler Chairlift
Loading a chairlift in Whistler is like pulling up a chair to a stranger's table. Pro riders, movie stars, local legends... Who knows who you're riding with or what kind of awesome stories they have to tell.
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Lace ’em Kid – Ice Skating in Whistler
Getting up to speeds so fast you appear blurry to a camera is just one of the many joys of ice skating in Whistler. The Insider delves into the Canadian tradition of teaching your kids to skate and which of Whistler's numerous icy venues is best suited for your needs.
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Whistler Skiing Secrets – 5 Top Spots and Stashes
Peter Smart skis powder for a living and for the past 16 years he has been showing others how to do the same. The Whistler Insider catches up with the founder of Extremely Canadian and gets the scoop on some of Peter's favourite spots.
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Best Places in Whistler to Spot a Bear
It's a thrill to see a bear in the wild but 500 pounds of muscle and claw doesn't make for a good playmate or photo-shoot model, if you're too close. The Insider reveals the worst and the best places to spot a black bear in Whistler.
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Monkey Around – a Playground Round-up
Free fun for kids means enhanced sanity for parents. When the little people start bouncing off the walls, take a tour of Whistler's best jungle gyms, with this Insider's round-up of the Playground scene geared at keeping you grounded.
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