Are you telling me you don’t ski or snowboard? So what the hell are you doing in Whistler?” These are the questions I expected, once my friends find out that I still have to buy a Whistler Blackcomb season pass and that I’ve been living here for 7 months. May not It makes sense to locals and visitors alike, but in my defense, there are plenty of winter activities besides skiing that are sure to keep me busy!
So for non-skiers and bikers, and for those who want a break from the mountains, here’s a boot full of Whistler winter activities that extend beyond the slopes!
Whistler Ziptrek Eco Tours
I soared to new heights this summer with incredible Ziptrek guides and four other tour attendees. Eager to feel the excitement again, I’m thrilled to know that Ziptrek is open year-round, offering guests a cool yet joyful winter experience with views like no other. Combining both education about woodland creatures and ancient trees and pure adventure, ziplining is a Whistler Winter Must Do.
Whistler’s Ultimate Adrenaline Action
Next on my to-do list are activities that are sure to get my heart rate up and certainly make my parents nervous. Winter bungee jumping, sledding and backcountry snowmobiling, here I come! These are excellent activities for adrenaline seekers who have conquered Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and are looking for another adventure activity to cross off their bucket list.
Whistler calming action
For something quieter and less likely to give me heart palpitations, I’ll turn to local companies that offer sledding, snowtubing, and snowshoeing, and enjoy free nights of outdoor skating with friends at Whistler Olympic Plaza. Let’s not forget to enjoy some shops and restaurants.
Whistler Nordic Skiing
If you prefer flat terrain to mountain slopes, then cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are an accessible sport, good for all ages and abilities. I recently became a volunteer with Cross Country Connections, located on the trails of Lost Lake Park. With a free ski pass and equipment rental in hand, it looks like cross-country skiing is going to be my jam this winter. A daily pass costs $19.50 for an adult.
Whistler Pools and Spas
One of the decadent pleasures of winter vacation is relaxing in an outdoor hot tub or pool while the snow falls all around you. And Whistler’s hotels and spas help guests and locals alike indulge. Outdoor pools and hot tubs are scattered throughout virtually every condo, townhome, or hotel in Whistler. For a truly relaxing experience, visit the Scandinave Spa Whistler, which features hot baths, cooling waterfalls and relaxing massage treatments. For the best and cheapest pool in town, head to the municipally run Meadow Park Sports Center, which, in addition to its six-lane pool, has a sauna, steam room, and hot tub.
So there you have it, the top 5 winter activities in Whistler, BC. It’s now obvious that this mountain resort not only boasts some of the best skiing and snowboarding in North America, but is booming with amazing winter activities besides skiing for all ages. And that is the reason I love living here.
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