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Races & Challenges

Swimmers wade into the waters of Lost Lake for the start of the Whistler XTERRA.

Whistler X Tri: You Can Do More than You Think

Ready for a challenge? Whistler X Tri's event producer, a Whistler local and endurance coach, persuades us to give a tri a try.

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Cyclists make their way up the Sea to Sky in the GranFondo with the ocean on their left and the mountains ahead of them.

RBC GranFondo Whistler: Cycling the Sea to Sky

Insider writer and cyclist, Jessie Boyd tells us exactly what it's like to ride the Sea to Sky during GranFondo Whistler.

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A ski racers tackles a gate in the Peak to Valley Race, the longest giant slalom race in the world, which happens on Whistler Mountain.

Peak to Valley Race: Have You Got the Thighs for It?

Have you got the thighs for one of the longest giant slalom races in the world? The Peak to Valley Race happens on Whistler Mountain this February.

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A mountain biker shows their tricks in Speed and Style on Whistler Mountain at the Crankworx festival.

Crankworx Whistler Returns: 3 Ways to Get In on the Action

We check in with the team at Crankworx Whistler to give us the low down on where to catch the biking action this August.

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Road cyclists training in Whistler

How to Pick and Train for a Cycling Event in Whistler

Want to crush your biking goals? Insider, Nina has all you need to know about training for and competing in Whistler's summer cycling events.

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A runner comes into Whistler Village at the end of the Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra amidst the fall colours.

10 Heart Pumping Bike and Running Race Events in Whistler

Get your race on this fall in Whistler. Bike and running races offer epic mountain views, challenging trails and stunning fall colours.

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Victoria Day Long Weekend in Whistler: GO Fest 2019

Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival, better known as GO Fest, offers four days of sports, music, arts and culture in celebration of spring. Ready to try something new?

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Tough Mudder Whistler

7 Tips for A Successful Tough Mudder Whistler

Preparation is key to having Type 2 fun. Tough Mudder is just around the corner, and we've got the local's take on surviving the unique mountain-meets-military challenge. Go on, we believe in you.

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Spectators watch the Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme in Whistler BC

How the Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme 2018 Went Down

VIDEO: Miss the return of the Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme during the World Ski and Snowboard Festival? The Insider has the race recap from Whistler, BC.

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GranFondo in Whistler

RBC GranFondo Whistler: Big Hills, Bare Legs, Bold Hearts

When summer took a break for the RBC GranFondo this year, participant Maureen Duteau found plenty of little, magical moments during the ride to keep her warm.

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Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme sign

Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme: The Legend Returns to Whistler

Once upon a time in Whistler, there was a race like no other. The Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme returns to Blackcomb Mountain April, 2018 - witness the glory.

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Alex Cairns skis DOA in Whistler

Whistler Shredder Alex Cairns heads to PyeongChang

Local sit-skier Alex Cairns is heading to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games - learn how he got started with Whistler Adaptive Sports, progressing to first sit-descents of Whistler's famous steeps.

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Winter Olympics 2018 Slope Style Course

PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games: Whistler Athletes to Watch

Catch up with Mike Atkinson, on the slopes in PyeongChang for the 2018 Winter Games. Get a sneak preview of the courses and the Whistler area athletes to watch.

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