Every time I visited Scandinave Spa or biked nearby as I often did, my curiosity about the unique place to stay at the neighbouring yurts at Riverside Resort in Whistler was piqued. Just a four minute drive north of Whistler…
A Guide to Whistler’s Lakes
Whistler, Canada is internationally recognized as a world-class ski resort yet it’s still pretty unknown as a summer destination. I’m often asked, “Are there lakes in Whistler?” There are actually FIVE Whistler lakes, and you can walk or bike to…
5 BEAR SAFETY TIPS
I get asked about bear safety a lot. Like, “What do you do if you see a bear in Whistler?”. Luckily, unprovoked black bear attacks are almost unheard of. The major contributor to human-bear conflict is human carelessness. A bear…
3 Whistler Adrenaline Activities
There’s no shortage of things to see and do in Whistler but if you’re like me, you like to push the boundaries on occasion. Here are three of my favourite Whistler adrenaline activities to add to your bucket list for…
A NEW SNOWSHOE TEEPEE ADVENTURE IN WHISTLER
Whistler is known for it’s cool outdoor adventures and now there’s a new one to try! Blackcomb Snowmobile – known for snowmobiling, dog-sledding, and snowcat tours – now offers snowshoeing tours to a custom teepee. Literally the coolest new activity…
5 Easy Exercises to Get You Ready for Skiing
I’ve lived in Whistler for years so you’d think that between snowboarding and hiking, I’d always be ready to hit the hill. Wrong! It takes work to get my legs ready but since I started training with Meagan at Peak…
GIFT IDEAS FOR ADVENTURE LOVERS
I was incredibly fortunate to go on loads of exciting adventures this year, both in my own backyard and further abroad. I started this blog because I was constantly asked for recommendation on my favourite places to travel but I’ve…
Rainbow Lake Hike
July is a great time to start hitting intermediate hikes, like Rainbow Lake. It has some challenging bits but also offers suspension bridges, alpine meadows, and spectacular views. Rainbow Lake Hike The hike to Rainbow Lake is 16 kilometers (10…
WHISTLER’S NEW SUSPENSION BRIDGE
There’s a fun new attraction in Whistler that will be taking sightseeing on Whistler Blackcomb to, literally, a whole new level. A 130 meter (427 feet) long suspension bridge opened Canada Day weekend (July 1, 2018) at the top of…
Whistler Crater Rim Trail Hike
Whistler Crater Rim Trail is a lesser-known hike of moderate difficulty. Given the abundance of hiking trails in the Whistler mountain area, you’d think we have unlimited options to choose from in June however the reality is there is a…
Whistler’s Cheakamus Lake Hike
Cheakamus Lake Hike goes to what may best be known as that beautiful turquoise Whistler lake glistening in the backdrop of any photo taken on Whistler Mountain in the summer. But locals know that because of its low lying location, Cheakamus…
Exploring Whistler Ice Caves by Helicopter
When Head-Line Mountain Holidays, asks you if you’re free on a Tuesday, trust me – you are. This is how I came to find myself climbing into a fire engine red helicopter at approximately 11:00 a.m. Within moments, we took…
