ALOHA WHISTLER ACCOMMODATIONS BLOG

Whistler Resort BC Canada is a mountainbikers’ paradise offering amazing backcountry and frontcountry trail networks.

Trails to Off-Road

Whistler is home to incredible off-road cycling. Skilift-serviced downhill runs, cross country trails, extremefree-rides and family tours all exist in spectacular west coastscenery.

The Gentle Valley Trail

The gentle Whistler Valley Trail, 30 kilometres or 18.6miles in length, winds through the Valley.

Whistler Village is the pedestrian-oriented hub of the valleyand is linked from Whistler Creek in the south to Emerald Estatesin the north by over 30 km of paved multi-use Valley Trail. Thisscenic and relatively flat route accesses several municipal parkssuch as Meadow, Rainbow, Beach, Lost Lake, Wayside, Lakeside andAlpha Lake Parks.

Off-Road Mountain Biking

Whistler’s Coast Mountain topography dictates that mostinvolve fairly steep and rocky terrain. The WhistlerValley hosts an extensive network of trails for riders of allabilities. Epic rides like Comfortably Numb, provide Whistlerriders with a huge range of riding.

Over 40 maintained trails will challenge newbies to the mosthard core rider.

Visit Whistler Off Road CyclingAssociation website for more trail information.

Cheakamus Challenge

With 70 km of trails between Whistler andSquamish, this bike race has been the ‘Final Exam’ formany enthusiasts. The Cheakamus Challengehas been around for more than 20 years and is known for thegorgeous views and punishing terrain.

Whistler Bike Guide

Whistler Canada’s source for all biking relatedevents, tours and news from Whistler Bike Guide.

BC Bike Race

BC Bike Race provides the ultimatesingletrack, multi day bike racing experience fromWhistler to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Ready to come experience mountain biking inWhistler?

Let Aloha help you by packaging mountain bike tours with selectaccommodations inWhistler.

Contactus for more details about booking your Whistler mountain bikingpackage.

The sun is shining, the lakes are warm,it’s the perfect time to… go skiing and riding. TheBlackcomb Glacier lets you experience the best of both worlds -work on your tan and get your ski/ride fix at the same time.

The summer glacier experience is recommended for intermediate toadvanced skiers and riders and offers a perfect opportunity toimprove your park and bump skills.

Blackcomb Mountain’s Horstman Glacier is open for sun-filleddays of skiing and snowboarding in the summer. Be sure to packsunscreen because the rays are hot.

Access to the Glacier in Summer

In order to access the glacier, skiers and snowboarders mustupload on the Wizard and Solar Coaster Express chairs, thentransfer to a bus which travels along Expressway to the base of the7th Heaven Express. Once at the top of the 7th Heaven Express,skiers and riders can access the Horstman Glacier. Skiers andsnowboarders take the same route to get back down, or can use theski out from the glacier to the top of the Solar Coaster as long assnow conditions permit.

Conditions can vary throughout the day, so be prepared. Bringsunscreen, goggles or sunglasses, gloves and a jacket due thechanges in mountain weather.

Please be advised that lift ticket passes for glacier skiing andsnowboarding in the summer are sold through Guest Services atWhistler Blackcomb and not through the Activity Centre.

There are a bunch of racing and free style camps available, suchas the Camp of Champions and a great mogul camp. About 1/3 of theparticipants at the Blackcomb camps are adults.

Enjoy the view from 7,400 feet on the patio of the Horstman Hut,which is open daily for lunch or snacks. If you can’t get enough ofthe white stuff, here is a great place to spend the summer.

Have you ever wanted to ski in thesummer?

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Contact ourstaff for more information about skiing in the summertime atWhistler Blackcomb.

Experience a unique excursion to the summit of Whistler Peak, providing exhilarating views and a vertical perspective you may not have thought possible.

‘Via Ferrata’ is Italian for ‘Iron Way’, a climbing route with permanently fixed cables for protection and metal ladder rungs to ease your movement over rock.

With two routes to choose from, this awesome experience is for guests of all abilities. No experience necessary for either route.

Mountaineering Accessible for All

A moderate tour combining glacier hiking with mountain climbing. Negotiate your way across Whistler glacier then climb the rock headwall using a series of iron ladder rungs and cables leading you to the summit of Whistler Peak. This tour is suitable for ages 14 and up. Guests must make their own way to the top of Whistler Mountain with a Peak Adventure Sightseeing lift ticket.

“Via Ferrata” is Italian for “Iron Way” and is an engineered vertical pathway with permanently fixed cables for protection and metal ladder rungs to ease your movement over the rock.

Climbing a Via Ferrata does not require any special skills or prior experience. This thrilling activity is suitable for guests of all abilities. Your guide will give detailed instructions on use of equipment and technique for climbing. All technical equipment is included.

This tour is suitable for ages 14 and up. No climbing experience is necessary.

This tour is seasonal and only operates from July through to September. both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains offer a range of fantastic activities for the whole family. For those who are looking for a thrill, try the Via Ferrata.

Ready to Book or Need More Info?

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Contact us for more details about booking your Whistler via ferrata climbing activity package.

Whistler Snowboard Summer Camps

Glacier summer camp has been in operation since 1996 inbeautiful Whistler, B.C. Canada, the epicenter of snowboarding inNorth America.

Snowboard camp coaching is centered around a private half pipe,cut by the new 17-foot super dragon. The super dragon is the mostadvanced pipe groomer on the planet. The longer transition makes itsafer and easier to learn, from beginners to top professionals. Wealso offer a snowboard park with jumps, hips, and a variety ofrails, as well as the natural free riding around Blackcombglacier.

Crowds aren’t very fun. They are unsafe, and they’re hard tolearn in. That’s why we limit the size of our snowboard camps to 40campers per session (some camps take as many as 200!). We are oneof the smallest snowboarding camps around and proud of it. We havea low coach to camper ratio (1 to 5) to ensure you get lots ofcoaching and personal attention.

Located in the heart of beautiful Whistler, BC Canada, GlacierSnowboard Camps is by far the best deal for anyone looking toimprove their snowboarding and have a great time. We prideourselves on being a smaller, much more personal summer snowboardcamp. Unlike other summer snowboard camp owners, I’m up on theglacier everyday to make sure every camper is having a great time,improving, and our terrain is the best it can possibly be.”

The Birthplace of Snowboard Cool

And not just the kind of cool you’re thinking of-though there’splenty of that. It’s more the kind of cool that comes with gettinga jump on the newest tricks and trends, year after year. Fromriding and learning with the hottest pros in the sickest summerparks on the planet. From chilling out in the sun when it’ssweltering in the valley. And with this season’s monster snowfallto top things off, no other resort will come even close to oursummer conditions. That’s a whole lotta cool. Check out summersnowboard camps in June and July.

Come snowboarding this summer in Whistler,Canada

Come play and stay in Whistler at one of our accommodations inWhistler.

Contact AlohaWhistler today to book your next Whistler summer snowboardingpackage.

Catering

Whistler Cooks Catering

Over the last 15 years Whistler Cooks has become the largest off-site caterer in British Columbia’s Sea to Sky Region. They pride themselves on using the freshest local ingredients, with expertise in corporate events, intimate social gatherings, and weddings.  With everything from canapes to full service meals, they can assist with all of your catering needs.

Pastry Chefs

Purebread

Whistler based Purebread was founded by a local family started off baking from their home for family and friends. Their product was SO popular that they now have 2 shops in Whistler, and 1 in Vancouver!  Order your cake today, or stop by their Marketplace location.

Gift Baskets

Whistler Baskets

Whistler Baskets offers beautiful gift baskets created in Whistler for all occasions. Serving Whistler, Pemberton and Squamish. We take pride in creating gifts that specialize in “Whistler Style”.

From Corporate business to the perfect housewarming or hostess gift, you will find a basket to satisfy every need. Welcome to Whistler, Romance Baskets, Family, Delegate and Custom Baskets.

Need More Help?

Contact us for more information or to add catering services to your Whistler vacation. Our in-resort local travel experts are here to help!

Is your business looking to hold a conference in Whistler? Whistler is a conference and meeting paradise unlike any other in North America.

Aloha Whistler’s team members are experts at providing accommodations in Whistler and planning services for business conferences, conventions and meetings. Contact us today for a free conference consultation to help you make your business trip to Whistler an outstanding success.

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Conferences Venues In Whistler

Unique & Sophisticated Meeting & Conference Venues

Dine at mountain-top restaurants. Play to your heart’s content on five designer golf courses. Meet at the beautiful Whistler conference centre. Whistler venues can fulfill any meeting requirement that you may have. Soak in Whistler’s unique West Coast Style. Whistler is a modern and eco-friendly meeting destination – you and your group will revel in a top choice for spectacular scenery.

Whistler has numerous meeting venues for small groups to large conferences and conventions of up to 2,000.

Whistler’s Telus Conference Center accommodates up to 2,000

Whistler – Host Venue for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Among the many awards, Whistler was a site for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The world trusted the ultimate event in 2010 – trust Whistler with yours.

Whistler Conference Centre – Upper Level Floor Plan

Whistler Conference Centre – Upper Level Floor Plan

Fun for the whole family! Cruise along remotemountain trails in Whistler’s pristine Fitzsimmons Creek watershedand experience beautiful backcountry terrain. Deep into the forest,you will go high enough for spectacular views of the valley andWhistler Village below. 2-hour tour starting at $99 per person.

If you are an adrenaline junkie, moreadventurous advanced tours are available.

Ready to experience the awesome ATV tours inWhistler?

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Contactour staff to find out more information about Whistler ATV toursand adventure packages.

Date: Saturday, June 03, 2017
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Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza

Something for Everyone – All new courses for 2017

The North Face Whistler Half Marathon offers 4 great distances to choose from: a 21.1km half marathon, 30 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 1 km kids run. Each gently rolling course offers a great Whistler running experience, taking in the surrounding world famous natural beauty that Whistler is known for. Add to that a great festival atmosphere with live music, kids activities, seminars and much more; and you have yourself a weekend of running that is not to be soon forgotten. http://www.whistlerhalfmarathon.com

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Whistler Blackcomb Mountain is critically acclaimed as North America’s best ski area… and for good reason.Skiing and riding is available for all abilities. From groomed beginner and intermediate slopes to alpine bowls and steep chutes for advanced skiers and riders it’s all here.

But there is more to Whistler in winter than just world-class skiing and snowboarding. Much more!

From great activities, entertainment, dining and shopping Whistler is a winter wonderland!

Winter is why whistler is legendary!

Nowhere knows how to celebrate winter like Whistler. The best part is that you choose your own style – easygoing family fun, extreme adrenaline adventures and everything in between.

Ready to experience the winter wonder known as Whistler?

Come play and stay in Whistler at one of our accommodations in Whistler. Contact our in-resort vacation specialists to find out more information about Whistler winter packages.

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB GOPRO JUNIOR FREESKI CHALLENGE RETURNS MARCH 19-22, 2015

WHISTLER, BC March 5, 2015 – The next generation of big mountain freeskiers, ages 12–18, will face off at Whistler Blackcomb March 19 – 22, during the GoPro Junior Freeski Challenge. This International Freeski Skiers’ Association (IFSA) sanctioned event will challenge athletes to make their way down a predetermined run while being judged on skiing style, speed and line choice.