Welcome to a new year! 2022 seemed to pass so quickly... Hope you all had a peaceful and relaxing holiday season and that 2023 brings many great adventures! If we were being outdoors today I'd be looking longingly at the North Shore mountains as it's been a few weeks since we were last up there … Continue reading Being Outdoors, January 2023
Tag: Whistler
Skywalk North, 27 Jul 2019
Opinion This might be a new contender for the best trail in the Whistler area. If not then definitely in the top 5. A steady climb is followed by some sublime sub-alpine wandering through pocket meadows that always invites you to see what's around the next bend or over the next rise, culminating in a … Continue reading Skywalk North, 27 Jul 2019
Hanging Lake, 29 Jun – 1 Jul 2019
Opinion A great option for a quieter and tougher hike, though not recommended for beginners, and it probably shouldn't be your first backpacking trip of the season! Don't be fooled by the modest stats to the lake as the trail has a fair few obstacles, including boulder fields and fallen trees, and uphills on the … Continue reading Hanging Lake, 29 Jun – 1 Jul 2019
Rainbow Lake, 25 Aug 2018
Opinion A superb updated trail makes this hike a really good workout alternative to Garibaldi Lake. Certainly Rainbow Lake isn't as spectacular but on a clear day it has some great views, especially from the pass between Rainbow and Hanging Lakes. Today was cloudy and misty, with almost no views at all but it made … Continue reading Rainbow Lake, 25 Aug 2018
Crater Rim Trail, 22 Oct 2016
Opinion A very nice little hike, especially at this time of year when it's quiet. A pretty lake, interesting geology, gorgeous open, mossy forest, and a couple of great viewpoints make this a little gem of a trip, especially as it only needs a couple of hours. Fact The trailhead is easily accessible by low-clearance … Continue reading Crater Rim Trail, 22 Oct 2016
Whistler cross-country skiing, 26 Jan 2008
A day cross-country skiing in Whistler with Wanderung. More to come... Distance: 17 km? Elevation gain: 100 m? Photos on Flickr