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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Take a breather and enjoy the air up here: Whistler’s scenic hiking trails provide spectacular views
Tourism Whistler media release
For immediate release - August 16, 2012
Take a breather and enjoy the
air up here: Whistler’s scenic hiking trails provide spectacular views
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Explore #Whistler along many our scenic hiking trails. From the valley to
the alpine, we’ve got you covered http://www.whistler.com/hiking/
Whistler, B.C. – When the winter snow makes way for lush forested peaks
and valleys, some of the best views of the local mountain ranges, alpine
lakes and blooming wildflowers can be had along the hiking trails of
Whistler.
From the paved Valley Trail network system to the tops of our
snow-capped mountains, the scenic canvas of Whistler comes alive at varying
elevations as visitors make their way along the many and varied hiking
routes.
On Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, the PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience provides
a 360-degree view of the alpine, opening up the vast alpine terrain and
offering 18 incredible hiking trails. Ranging in difficulty from beginner
to expert, the combined 50-kilometres of trails offer unique hiking
experiences.
Whether it’s an interpretive beginner trail that introduces you to the
mountain landscape, or the more challenging Highnote or Overlord trails,
there are choices for every ability level. The PEAK
2 PEAK is open daily until September 23 and then on weekends until
October 8.
From the village and surrounding neighbourhoods, Whistler offers a
number of extraordinary hiking routes that take guests on a journey off the
beaten path and deep into the core of our natural surroundings.
The Ancient Cedars Grove is a popular hike just north of the Village at
Cougar Mountain where Ancient Cedars await. The Lost Lake Trails (which
double as cross country and snowshoe trails in the winter) are easily
accessible from the village with the classic Lost Lake Loop offering a
casual route through the woods, suitable for even the youngest of hikers.
To find out the inside scoop on Whistler’s hiking trails, read The
Whistler Insider blog.
At
www.whistler.com, guests can book a guided tour or access the mountain
and valley hiking maps for a self-guided journey.
For those whose sightseeing style is more about taking to the air, a
number of aerial sightseeing tours are available. Floatplane
and
helicopter tours provide guests with an unparalleled view of Whistler’s
majestic glaciers, mountain ranges and alpine lakes.
Whistler
Via Ferrata offers a unique and exhilarating experience with climbing
excursions to the summit of Whistler Peak, and one of the first via
Ferrata in Canada. Italian for “Iron Way”, Via Ferrata consists of an
engineered vertical pathway featuring permanently fixed cables for safety
and metal rung ladders to ease the climber’s movement over the rocks.
For detailed Whistler activity options visit http://www.whistler.com/activities.
Summer packages start at $57 per person, per night for the Family
Adventure package, $66 per person, per night for the Stay & Scandinave
Spa package, $88 per person, per night for the Stay & Zipline package,
$113 per person, per night for the Stay, Zipline & Peak2Peak package
and $122 per person, per night for the Whistler Nightlife package.
Whistler-based travel consultants at
whistler.com can customize vacation packages, taking care of flights,
ground transportation, accommodation and activities. Whistler.com offers
the largest selection with no booking fee for accommodation and activities.
Call 1.800.WHISTLER (1.800.944.7853) to request a no-obligation quote or
visit whistler.com for more details and offers.
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Whistler is Canada's premier year-round leisure and meeting
destination located in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north
of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Consistently rated the top ski
resort in North America, Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the 2010
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The resort offers an extensive range
of accommodations totaling 10,000 bedrooms among 24 hotels as well as
townhomes, condos, B&Bs and chalets. Whistler also boasts more than 100
restaurants and bars, 200 retail shops, 25 spas and countless activity
options from world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and
golf, to hiking, rock climbing, and watersports. The Resort Municipality of
Whistler is home to a diverse community of more than 10,000 permanent
residents.
Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization
representing Whistler, operating the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler
Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, as well as 1.800.WHISTLER and
whistler.com - Whistler's official source for visitor bookings and
information. As the convention and visitors bureau for the Resort
Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler represents more than 7,000
members who own, manage and operate properties or businesses on resort
lands including hotels, restaurants, activity operators and retail shops.
Media can visit whistler.com/media for Whistler facts,
media releases, story starters, local personality profiles and access to
images and B-roll.
Media Contacts
Kerry Duff
Manager, Travel Media
T: 604.938.2709
E: kduff@tourismwhistler.com
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