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Cross Country Skiing / Whistler is more than a downhill center their are over 35km of cross country trails as well, much of which is in the Lost Lake area./ Whistler Cross Country Ski Trails Click to visit our New Whistler Site |
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Dog Sledding / Wilderness Adventures - Dog Sledding, Whistler, Vancouver Coast and Mountains, British Columbia Click to visit our New Whistler Site _____________________ The Mountain Bike Park
on Whistler Mountain provides a number of trails ranging
from easy to aggressive. You can also ride down the
mountain but you require a guide for the trip. Click to visit our New Whistler Site Whitewater Nearby / Lillooet River / Cheakamus River BC Guides and Outfitters / Captain Holiday's Kayaking 604-905-2925 Whistler Outdoor Experience 604-932-3389 Click to visit our New Whistler Site ________________________ Backpacking / Sea to Sky Trail - This is a work in progress and what a piece of work it is. Winding its way through some of the worlds most breathtaking scenery the trail is spectacular. With plans to go from south of Squamish, through Whistler, Pemberton and then on to D'Arcy this is a hell of a ride. The section from Squamish past Whistler is already open and the rest will be completed shortly. You can access the trail in several area for short rides or you can attempt the whole 150kms. The trail is multi-use. Nearby / Black tusk/Garibaldi Lake - Moderate to Difficult, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Sea to Sky, Vancouver Coast and Mountains __________________________ __________________________ Stonewall - Whistlers Rock Gym - Rock Gym, Whistler/Blackcomb, Sea to Sky, Vancouver Coast and Mountains 604-938-9858 Nearby The best, most accessible big wall climbing in Canada is just south of Whistler at Squamish in the form of the Stratamus Chief. While it may seem strange, this temperate region (Vancouver Coast and Mountains) has some excellent ice climbing particularly near the town of Lilleot north of Whistler. Areas include Bridge River, Cayoosh Creek and Seton Lake. As legend has it Shannon Falls freezes every five to seven years and allows climbers easy access just outside Squamish. Nearby Whistler Alpine Guides
Click to visit our New Whistler Site _____________________________ Camping - Front Country / There is no longer any camping in the Village (they closed down the last area a few years ago) but there are several Provincial Parks nearby, reservations are highly recommended. Call 800-689-9025 for provincial park campsites (be aware that not all campgrounds accept reservations) or 689-9025 if your within the greater Vancouver area. Reservations are available by phone 24hrs a day and seven days a week. For more information on provincial parks call BC Parks at 250-387-4550. There are no National Parks within the Coast and Mountains region. Nearby Alice Lake - Sea to Sky, Hwy 99, Just North of Squamish. The park has 88 front country sites. The park has its own trail network and you can easily get access to the trails in Garibaldi Provincial park. Make sure you have reservations. Birkenhead - Sea to Sky, Off Hwy 99 north of Whistler and Pemberton. There are 85 front country sites as well as 6 walk-ins. Brandywine Falls - Sea to Sky, On Hwy 99 the park has 15 front country campsites. Porteau Cove - Sea to Sky, Hwy 99 south of Squamish, Sea to Sky. There are 44 Front Country, 16 Walk-in. The park is locate on the shores of Howe Sound. Stawamus Chief - Sea to Sky, Hwy 99, Just South of Squamish. The park has 40 walk-in campsites as well as 15 front country sites. Click to visit our New Whistler Site |
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