Hiking in Whistler, the site of the highly successful 2010 Winter Olympics was in British Columbia. But is not only was Whistler a great winter sports destination for many of the alpine, cross country skiing and sliding competitions but during the summer but it also provides a great experience in this year round resort.
The town of Whistler is located just under two hours north of Vancouver, situated between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. The resort area includes nearby Garibaldi Provincial Park and has some of the finest hiking in North America with trails for all levels from easy strolls to challenging mountain backpacking.
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What you will find while hiking in Whistler is spectacular views of the mountains, glaciers, turquoise lakes and green alpine meadows which are covered with wild flowers. As with all mountain wilderness areas be prepared when hiking as the weather can change very quickly. You might want to make some noise along your hike as bears also use the trails and you do not want to surprise a bear.
Black Tusk Meadows trail is located in nearby Giribaldi Provincial Park and offers elevation gains of over 1500 m (4940 feet) taking experienced hikers a long day to complete the main section of the trail.
For the most intermediate level hikers who wish to go hiking in Whistler take the gondola from Whistler up Blackcomb Mountain to access the Overlord Trail. This trail offers a great view of the glacier of the same name and connects to a number of other high alpine trails offering superb views of the rugged mountain scenery.
Want someone a little easier, then try the Cheakamus Lake trail which takes you on a 16 km (10 mile) walk around the lake. And there are numerous other trails to keep you busy during your one week walking holiday.
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And of course, you will want to see the sites where all those gold medals were won in February of last year. Other attractions in Whistler during the summer season include golf, canoeing, mountain biking and fishing. After hiking in Whistler you will want to enjoy the amenities found in Whistler Village including restaurants and shops.
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