The site of the 2010 Winter Olympics is Whistler, British Columbia. But is not only a great winter sports destination hiking in Whistler during the summer 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.

Want to get the most from your Whistler hiking experience get Done in a Day Whistler: The 10 Premier Hikes

What you will find 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 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.

After hiking, you will want to enjoy the amenities found in Whistler Village including  restaurants and shops. Other attractions in Whistler during the summer season include golf, canoeing, mountain biking and fishing. And of course, you will want to see the sites where all those gold medals were won in February.

An excellent resource to help your planning is Done in a Day Whistler: The 10 Premier Hikes
. Go hiking in Whistler in 2010, site of the Winter Olympic games.

Originally posted 2010-02-09 11:48:59.