Mit seinen hohen Gipfeln, eisigen Ebenen, dichten Wäldern und den besten Skipisten von British Columbia ist Whistler ein Paradies für Outdoor-Abenteurer. Wer schwindelfrei ist, kann mit der Sea to Sky- oder der Peak 2 Peak-Gondel fahren, auf einem Canopy Walk oder einer Zipline die Baumwipfel erklimmen, „Via Ferrata“ besteigen oder sogar über die Salish Sea nach Victoria fliegen. Zurück auf dem Festland bieten verschlungene Pfade unter uralten Kiefern ganz andere Möglichkeiten, das Terrain zu genießen. Es gibt auch Schneemobil-Safaris, Mountainbike-Strecken und ATV-Erlebnisse für diejenigen, die das Tempo hochhalten wollen.
Avoiding peak ski season is a win-win for visitors as you’ll experience fewer crowds, shorter lines at the ski lifts, and cheaper rates at Whistler’s resorts. Hit the slopes in November or early December before the holiday season kicks off, or come later in February or March for some of the best snow. Whistler isn’t only a cold-weather town—summer (June through August) affords plenty of ways to get outdoors, from hiking and mountain biking to swimming in the lakes.
Whistler’s hotels, ski lifts, and restaurants are all accessible on foot along the pedestrianized Village Stroll, or you can hop on the seasonal shuttles for a free ride to the ski lifts and parks. Car-free transport is actively encouraged in this outdoors town, and more than 28 miles (45 kilometers) of paved walking and cycling trails lead the way to Whistler’s neighborhoods, lakes, and parks. If you need a break from walking, 24-hour taxis and ride-shares are also available.
Whistler gets busy in peak season, and there can be wait times of up to an hour for the ski lifts. To avoid the crowds, get up early—the slopes open at 7am for Fresh Tracks ticket holders—or keep an eye on the lightboard throughout the day and steer clear of the busiest runs. For a mid-session sugar rush, it doesn’t get better than the Belgian waffles at the Crystal Hut, served with a view over the slopes.
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