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Monday, June 3, 2019

Tough Mudder returns to Whistler June 15 – 16

Whistler, B.C. – Tough Mudder returns to Whistler June 15 – 16, 2019, ready to test participants’ mental and physical strength throughout the rugged and beautifully steep landscape of Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley.

This year, Tough Mudder will feature two obstacle course options to choose from. The Tough Mudder Classic, a 13 km course with 25 obstacles, or the Tough Mudder 5K, a shorter, 5 km version of the Tough Mudder Classic with 13 obstacles. Each option will feature a variety of muddy challenges and military-style obstacles such as slippery quarter-pipes, massive rotating blocks, ice plunges, and a variety of crawling and climbing challenges. Registration for both the Tough Mudder Classic and Tough Mudder 5K is still open.

Whistler’s vibrant Village, just a short drive from the Callaghan Valley, is the Tough Mudder Basecamp. The ultimate place to toast to victory, Tough Mudder participants and spectators alike can choose from a wide variety of world-class dining options featuring multiple sun-soaked patios as well as exciting bars and lounges all within Whistler Village. Finding a place to relax and recharge also comes easy with multiple comfortable lodging options to stay in and a wide selection of spas to refresh in.

While participating in Tough Mudder is already a thrill-seeker’s dream, the adventures don’t end there. Whistler is the gateway to adventure with a wide offering of summer activities to discover like ziplining between mountains, ATV tours through rugged backcountry, and gravity-defying biking in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.

With so much to explore, experiencing everything Whistler has to offer this summer requires more than just a weekend. Midweek rates offer great savings and more time to play by simply extending a weekend getaway into the week. Members of Whistler Rewards can save even more with monthly perks and extra savings on accommodation, activities, and events.

Book your Whistler Tough Mudder experience with confidence at www.whistler.com. With the best price guarantee, Whistler.com, the official central reservations for Whistler, offers one-stop shopping with the largest selection and no booking fee for accommodation or activities. Travel consultants at Whistler.com are based in Whistler, with the call centre located in the heart of Whistler Village. Call 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 1.800.944.7853 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.

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