Alpine Hiking
You haven't been to Whistler until you've been to the top of Whistler Mountain. An easy gondola ride provides spectacular views all the way to the top and access to alpine hiking trails. Blackcomb Mountain is right next door so you'll get the whole picture of the two back-to-back mountains and the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Alpine Hiking & Sightseeing Rates
(summer 2007, to be updated soon)
| Gondola/chairlift ride | Adult 19 - 64yrs | Youth 13 - 18 Senior 65+ | Child 7 -12yrs |
| 1 day Peak Adventure | CAD$ 29.95 | CAD$ 23.95 | CAD$ 11.95 |
| 2 day Peak Adventure | CAD$ 39.95 | CAD$ 33.95 | CAD$ 21.95 |
Families: 10% off regular price (a family is 2 people over 18 years old and 2 people 18 years old or younger).
Children 6 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
Summer Hiking Trails on Whistler MountainWhistler Mountain's wilderness offers a wonderful opportunity for hiking and walking. Learn about the ecology of diverse ecosystems from experienced naturalist guides and take in the incredible scenery. The established hiking trails are located on Whistler Mountain, however, sightseeing is available on Blackcomb Mountain until TBA, 2008. Access is via the Wizard and Solar Coaster Chairlifts, then a bus ride to the 7th Heaven Express.
Free Hiking Tours
Hiking at Whistler Blackcomb's is even better when experienced with a true Whistler local. Enjoy a complimentary guided tour while navigating Whistler Mountain's vast alpine environment.
Tours depart daily @ 11:30am from the top of the Whistler Village Gondola. Tours are a two-hour round trip with rest stops and photo opportunities.
Alpine Heli
Blackcomb Helicopters
Blackcomb Helicopters offer various services and packages that allow a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking views and beautiful landscapes of the area. Enjoy the crystal clear lakes, majestic mountain peaks, and spectacular waterfalls on a flight-seeing adventures, or capture the ice-blue beauty and panoramic views available from the heights of a glacier!
Seasoned guides can take you hiking through some of the most glaciated areas of the world, treat you to a gourmet picnic in an alpine meadow, or accompany you on private heli-skiing and snowboarding excursions. The staff at Blackcomb Helicopters are experts in customizing events, from team-building adventures to weddings, so that you can witness the sublime and tranquil beauty of the Costal Mountains.
Click here for details of the Heli Tours available.
Other Alpine Activites
A whole host of alpine activities are available in Whistler, from glacier hiking to rap jumping, scrambling to rock climbing...plus the not-to-be-missed sunset mountain top BBQ!
Click here for details of the other alpine activities available.