Mountain Biking at Whistler!
Bike Park NOW OPEN!
Photo at right: A mountain biker explores the singletrack around Creekside in Whistler. Photo by Steve Rogers/Tourism Whistler.
The Scene:
Whistler Blackcomb doesn’t skip a beat when it transitions to summer. The base village is a hub of activity as hikers, mountain bikers and even summer skiers head up the mountains. The Peak 2 Peak gondola, the highest lift of its kind, soars overhead between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. On Friday through Sunday evenings, BBQ dinners and live entertainment at the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler are popular among families.
Kid Cool Factor:
Whistler’s lift-served bike park is legendary among mountain bikers. Kids 6 to 12 can learn to nimbly zoom down trails through all-day lessons, with a max of four per group. The Nintendo Family Adventure Zone at Blackcomb’s base (opens June 15) adds a ride-in gyroscope, electric go karts, horseback rides, and a climbing web to more standard activities like mini golf and a bouncy house. Experience the novelty of mid-summer skiing on Blackcomb’s Horstman Glacier, which stays open until July 28, while watching future X Gamers hone their skills in the training camps held there.
Close-By:
Ride a bike four kilometers on the paved Valley Trail from Whistler Village to Meadow Park, on the River of Golden Dreams, where kids can cool down under the spray features at the free water park.
Dog-Friendly:
More than half of Whistler’s hotels are pet-friendly, and four local parks have off-leash areas. Fido will also want to check out the off-leash beaches: Canine Cove at Lost Lake and Barking Bay at Rainbow Park.
Summer Special:
Whistler Blackcomb’s website offers last-minute deals for visitors coming within two weeks of booking; the hotel name is revealed after you book. Whistler Tourism offers a similar deal as well
