Backcountry Skiing and Ski Touring - Whistler. Off-piste skiing trips

Whistler gets a lot of snow annually, an average of 11.70 metres! The snow is also dry and light powder making it the perfect snow for your adventures. The season is also long, you can be pretty confident that you’ll be able to ski anytime between May to November.

Varied Terrain

The terrain in Whistler is pretty epic, it’s both sprawling and varied. You can expect to find alpine bowls, steep line drops, tree-lined runs and more. The runs often come with obstacles too which will keep you on your toes.

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When you’re not on the slopes in Whistler, you won't be short on things to do. There is a wide range of restaurants to choose from and also great bars where you can even enjoy live music. During the day be sure to check out some of the great shops or galleries.

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Garibaldi Provincial Park is an awesome place to backcountry ski in Whistler. Here you’ll find everything from very difficult runs to gentle beginner’s runs. McBride Range is great if you’re looking for a challenge. Whatever your level you’ll also find great terrain in Callaghan, Duffey Lake, Pemberton, or Joffre Lake.

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Weather

December through March is extremely cold with heavy snowfall. The summer months are warm. It gets quite a bit of rain year round.

Currency

Canadian Dollar

How to get there

Fly to Vancouver, then drive or take a bus to Whistler resort which is approximately 2 hours from the airport.

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Best time to visit

Between November and May

Language

English

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