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Whistler, BC is ayear-round gateway for unlimited backcountryadventures.

It’s not uncommon to see groups of backcountry adventurerstrekking up Whistler, Blackcomb or other locals mountain on theirway to discover untouched, remote mountain wilderness areas.

If you’re curious to know what’s beyond the borders of WhistlerResort and get away from the crowds then contact us for moreinformation on adding backcountry adventures to your Whistlervacation. We’ll connect you with certified, knowledgeable Whistlerguides who will lead you to your backcountry experience.

A Wide Variety of Backcountry Adventures

Whistler backcountry adventures include:

• Summer rock climbing
• Glacier treks and hikes
• Wilderness tours
• Alpine hikes
• Mountaineering

Be Avalanche Smart – Travel Safely

Enjoy the Whistler area back country but be safe. Thebackcountry always provides some risk. Be sure to plan properly foryour backcountry adventure.

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Renowned for its active night life andentertainment, Whistler offers a wonderful variety ofrestaurants, bars and pubs across the village. With morethan 90 restaurants, the choice is vast!

For All Tastes…

Whistler is very cosmopolitan and welcomes every yeartourists from all over the world. This diversity hasinspired a wide variety of restaurants. All the flavours of theworld are represented in Whistler: from French fine dining toJapanese delicious sushis and makis. Enjoy a Greek cabbage roll,Indian curry or simply a tasty hamburger on a patio. Whatever yourtastes and the day’s inspiration, you will find the rightrestaurant in Whistler.

… And Every Diners’ Budget

Not only does Whistler offers a wide range of flavours,you are sure to find something for your budget. If you arecelebrating a special event, you will find fine dining and numeroussteak houses for a great culinary experience. For a casual diner,exotic cuisine and relaxed bistros and lounges will satisfy you.And for lunches, après and meals on the go, there are plenty ofcafes, pubs and delis to satisfy your cravings. And don’t forgetthe restaurants on the mountain for a boost of energy betweenruns!

Dining in Whistler is usually a casual affair and althoughdressing up for diner is perfectly acceptable, it is not requiredfor the vast majority of restaurants in the resort.

Choose from over 75 restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and nightlifeestablishments. Whether you are seeking a quick pizza, casual pubfare or the ultimate in fine dining Whistler Resort has what youare looking for.

Check out our online Whistler Dining Guide.

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The sun is shining, the lakes are warm,it’s the perfect time to… go skiing and riding. TheBlackcomb Glacier lets you experience the best of both worlds -work on your tan and get your ski/ride fix at the same time.

The summer glacier experience is recommended for intermediate toadvanced skiers and riders and offers a perfect opportunity toimprove your park and bump skills.

Blackcomb Mountain’s Horstman Glacier is open for sun-filleddays of skiing and snowboarding in the summer. Be sure to packsunscreen because the rays are hot.

Access to the Glacier in Summer

In order to access the glacier, skiers and snowboarders mustupload on the Wizard and Solar Coaster Express chairs, thentransfer to a bus which travels along Expressway to the base of the7th Heaven Express. Once at the top of the 7th Heaven Express,skiers and riders can access the Horstman Glacier. Skiers andsnowboarders take the same route to get back down, or can use theski out from the glacier to the top of the Solar Coaster as long assnow conditions permit.

Conditions can vary throughout the day, so be prepared. Bringsunscreen, goggles or sunglasses, gloves and a jacket due thechanges in mountain weather.

Please be advised that lift ticket passes for glacier skiing andsnowboarding in the summer are sold through Guest Services atWhistler Blackcomb and not through the Activity Centre.

There are a bunch of racing and free style camps available, suchas the Camp of Champions and a great mogul camp. About 1/3 of theparticipants at the Blackcomb camps are adults.

Enjoy the view from 7,400 feet on the patio of the Horstman Hut,which is open daily for lunch or snacks. If you can’t get enough ofthe white stuff, here is a great place to spend the summer.

Have you ever wanted to ski in thesummer?

Come play and stay in Whistler at one of our accommodations inWhistler.

Contact ourstaff for more information about skiing in the summertime atWhistler Blackcomb.

Whistler Snowboard Summer Camps

Glacier summer camp has been in operation since 1996 inbeautiful Whistler, B.C. Canada, the epicenter of snowboarding inNorth America.

Snowboard camp coaching is centered around a private half pipe,cut by the new 17-foot super dragon. The super dragon is the mostadvanced pipe groomer on the planet. The longer transition makes itsafer and easier to learn, from beginners to top professionals. Wealso offer a snowboard park with jumps, hips, and a variety ofrails, as well as the natural free riding around Blackcombglacier.

Crowds aren’t very fun. They are unsafe, and they’re hard tolearn in. That’s why we limit the size of our snowboard camps to 40campers per session (some camps take as many as 200!). We are oneof the smallest snowboarding camps around and proud of it. We havea low coach to camper ratio (1 to 5) to ensure you get lots ofcoaching and personal attention.

Located in the heart of beautiful Whistler, BC Canada, GlacierSnowboard Camps is by far the best deal for anyone looking toimprove their snowboarding and have a great time. We prideourselves on being a smaller, much more personal summer snowboardcamp. Unlike other summer snowboard camp owners, I’m up on theglacier everyday to make sure every camper is having a great time,improving, and our terrain is the best it can possibly be.”

The Birthplace of Snowboard Cool

And not just the kind of cool you’re thinking of-though there’splenty of that. It’s more the kind of cool that comes with gettinga jump on the newest tricks and trends, year after year. Fromriding and learning with the hottest pros in the sickest summerparks on the planet. From chilling out in the sun when it’ssweltering in the valley. And with this season’s monster snowfallto top things off, no other resort will come even close to oursummer conditions. That’s a whole lotta cool. Check out summersnowboard camps in June and July.

Come snowboarding this summer in Whistler,Canada

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Whistler Resort BC Canada is a mountainbikers’ paradise offering amazing backcountry and frontcountry trail networks.

Trails to Off-Road

Whistler is home to incredible off-road cycling. Skilift-serviced downhill runs, cross country trails, extremefree-rides and family tours all exist in spectacular west coastscenery.

The Gentle Valley Trail

The gentle Whistler Valley Trail, 30 kilometres or 18.6miles in length, winds through the Valley.

Whistler Village is the pedestrian-oriented hub of the valleyand is linked from Whistler Creek in the south to Emerald Estatesin the north by over 30 km of paved multi-use Valley Trail. Thisscenic and relatively flat route accesses several municipal parkssuch as Meadow, Rainbow, Beach, Lost Lake, Wayside, Lakeside andAlpha Lake Parks.

Off-Road Mountain Biking

Whistler’s Coast Mountain topography dictates that mostinvolve fairly steep and rocky terrain. The WhistlerValley hosts an extensive network of trails for riders of allabilities. Epic rides like Comfortably Numb, provide Whistlerriders with a huge range of riding.

Over 40 maintained trails will challenge newbies to the mosthard core rider.

Visit Whistler Off Road CyclingAssociation website for more trail information.

Cheakamus Challenge

With 70 km of trails between Whistler andSquamish, this bike race has been the ‘Final Exam’ formany enthusiasts. The Cheakamus Challengehas been around for more than 20 years and is known for thegorgeous views and punishing terrain.

Whistler Bike Guide

Whistler Canada’s source for all biking relatedevents, tours and news from Whistler Bike Guide.

BC Bike Race

BC Bike Race provides the ultimatesingletrack, multi day bike racing experience fromWhistler to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Ready to come experience mountain biking inWhistler?

Let Aloha help you by packaging mountain bike tours with selectaccommodations inWhistler.

Contactus for more details about booking your Whistler mountain bikingpackage.

Whistler’s lakes provide the perfectopportunity to rent a windsurfer, sailboat, or catamaran.Good fun on the lakes. Lessons are available for those eager tolearn.

Squamish Windsurfing

The Squamish Spit located at the mouth of the SquamishRiver, where it enters Howe Sound. It is considered bymany windsurfing aficionados to be one of the top 10 windsurfinglocations in the world

The Squamish Windsports Society is a non-profit societyproviding sailors with access to high wind sailing where theSquamish River meets Howe Sound. Squamish has more high performancesailing days on the water than most other places in NorthAmerica.

Warm winds and sunshine are a blessing to all those peoplefamiliar with cold and blustery storm fronts which powerwindsurfing and kite sails in most other places across thecountry.

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While we thinkmost guests will enjoy Zip Trekking, there is also a moreconservative tour called Tree Trek. Tree Trekking is a series ofboardwalks that are suspended in the trees.

You can always have 2 feet on the ground and still get greatviews of the valley and the creek far below. Guides will once againeducate tree trekkers on the local environment and everyone willget a chance to enjoy the beauty of our rain forests.

A Tree Top Adventure

For the slightly less adventuresome, this 1.5to 2 hour tour is a walk through a network of suspension bridges,boardwalks, and trails. Walk from the forest floor up to 180 feetinto the ancient rain forest canopy in between Whistler andBlackcomb mountains. Professional guides highlight items ofinterest throughout the tour. Offered through Whistler’s ZipTrekEcotours.

Discover secrets of the ancient rain forest from your bird’s eyeview in the treetops of magnificent cedars, hemlocks and firs thathost your guided, interpretive TreeTrek Canopy Walk adventure.

Tree Trek Tour Highlights include:

• Aerial forest exploration 200′ above the waters of FitzsimmonsCreek and the valley that divides Whistler and BlackcombMountains
• Treetop viewing platforms, suspension bridges, forestboardwalks and interpretive signage
• Guided family-friendly adventure for all ages

TreeTrek guest enjoy an even stronger focus on our ecology andsustainability material in the same stunning and inspiring locale.And for some, the gentle sway of the suspension bridges offers thesame exhilaration as riding a zipline does for others!

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Challenge the kids to a round of MiniGolf at an 18-hole mini golf course.

Ride the West Coaster Luge with banking curves,screaming straight-aways, and the wind in your hair.

Climb the Great Wall with nine routes tostretch your capabilities as you climb the 25-foot outdoorwall.

Swing, fly and catch your friend on the All-CanadianTrapeze… Jump on the Kiss the Sky Trampoline withattached bungee cords and see just how high you can go.

All at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.

Ready to experience the awesome Blackcomb Adventure Zoneactivities in Whistler?

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The Whistler area has countless pristine rivers andlakes, many of which are accessible and enjoyable on abeautiful summer day for kayaking or canoeing. Most of whistler’slakeside parks offer full day or hourly rentals and there areseveral outfits offering guided boat tours.

The River of Golden Dreams

One of whistlers most popular and breathtaking routes is theRiver of Golden dreams. This two hour adventure paddle takes usfrom Alta Lake to Green Lake along a slow moving crystal clearclass 1 river. The mountain views are spectacular as you navigateyour way down river through a wetlands area, viewing an abundanceof waterfowl and bird life along the way. Choose between a canoe ora kayak, for a guided or self-guided tour.

Green Lake Voyageur Canoe Tour

If your part of a large group then a 10 person Voyageur Canoemay be a perfect vessel for you on the beautiful glacial fed Greenlake. Your guide will steer the 22 ft. long canoe as they narratethe trip, pointing out special features of the Coastal MountainRange and the various types of waterfowl, bird life, fish speciesand other types of wildlife that inhabit the areas   Bringyour camera on this tour!

• Available rentals and tours
• Backroads Whistler
• Canadian River Expeditions
• Captain Holidays
• Outdoor Adventures at Whistler
• Whistler Eco Tours

Ready to experience the awesome beauty of BritishColumbia?

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Contact ourstaff to find out more information about Whistler canoe trippackages.

It isn’t just the top of the world uphere… it’s another world. Take a scenic gondola ride tothe Roundhouse Lodge where a short walk and an open air chairliftride will bring you to the Peak of Whistler Mountain.

The Whistler Peak Adventure

Whether you are looking for an epic adventure or a greatview while having lunch, this is the place to find it.Pick up a Summer Trail Map for descriptions and directions or takea free mountain tour, offered daily at 11:30am.

Whistler Mountain’s wilderness offers a wonderful opportunityfor hiking and walking. Learn about the ecology of diverseecosystems from experienced naturalist guides and take in theincredible scenery.

Our established hiking trails are located on Whistler Mountain,however, sightseeing is available on Blackcomb Mountain until July27, 2008. Access is via the Wizard and Solar Coaster Chairlifts,then a bus ride to the 7th Heaven Express. Hours of operation: 12pmto 3pm.  Uploading from the Wizard Express begins at 11am.

Whistler Alpine Hiking

Alpine forest, snow-capped peaks and indigenouswildlife are just some of the wonders you’ll experience onWhistler’s hiking and walking trails.

You can stop to inspect wildflowers on a short trail or try anovernight backcountry adventure, sleeping under stars in the highalpine. You’ll find places to picnic, play, swim, camp and birdwatch on our trails as well as to take in stunning views acrossglacial lakes.

If you’re feeling adventurous, trek challenging back routes witha personal guide, or clamp on your boots and crampons toinvestigate glaciers.

For high-spirited explorers, try Whistler’s heli-hiking. You’llhike across rolling meadows against a backdrop of breathtakingmountain vistas.

Whistler Hiking Tips

• Never hike alone
• Be prepared. Mountain weather changes frequently so carry extraclothing.
• Observe all closures. Stay on marked trails to avoid damage tothe alpine ecosystem.
• Steep slopes, snow and ice fields are very dangerous. You mayencounter various hazards such as cliffs, glaciers, crevasses, rockfalls, avalanches and unstable surfaces.
• Treat all wildlife with caution. Do not feed or approachbears.
• Carry water, a snack, sunscreen and a watch. Make note of thelast ride down (5:30pm).
• No hiking permitted in the Bike Park.
• Fires, dogs and camping are not allowed.

Ready to go hiking in Whistler, Canada?

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Contact Aloha staff for more detailsabout booking your Whistler hiking activity package.