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4.4 (289 reviews)
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Rahim K.

Ranked #1 in the world. For ski resort, this place doesn't let down. The village is nice and the people are friendly. Dress appropriately

Sam P.

Whistler Blackcomb is an absolutely beautiful resort. I write this review from the summer perspective so please note scroll to other reviews if looking for the ski perspective. We have spent three summers at the resort - being avid hikers, and enjoying biking , SUP and being adventurous our options are somewhat limited in TX where we live as it's simply too hot so we escape here in July where daytime temperatures can range from 50s to 80s We fly into Vancouver and enjoy the stunning Sea to Sky drive which is easy once you get past the city . As you hit the village it's surrounded by stunning mountains, and it's green, bustling and vibrant. The village has everything you need and more - hotels, restaurants both cheap and higher end, grocery stores , active stores , gift stores, yoga and fitness studios, bars, coffee shops - you can stay here all week and have everything you need though I do not recommend that as there are so many things to do nearby such as waterfalls, hikes and outdoor adventures We always purchase the Peak to Peak pass which at under $300 for our family for the week is excellent value as you can go up and down the mountains as often as you want, and experience snow on even the hottest days. It's a healthy, calming relaxing vacation. As I write this I am enjoying a cold beer on a patio enjoying the evening cool down with stunning Mountain View's as the village winds down. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is due to high accommodation costs it struggles with staff and this year it showed more than ever. The staff they are here are often Aussies working for the season and as they know there is a shortage and they are needed , there's not the customer service you might expect. Some of the staff barely acknowledge patrons, others are rude and it's not the same level of service you would see in other resorts. We saw restaurants shut this year for the first time ever and skeleton staff in many areas such as the hotel .That said the outdoorsy crowd this place attracts are awesome and we found ourselves in conversions with people from all over the world ! It's such a beautiful resort and a great way to have either a really relaxing summer or an active one as you take in all nature has to offer

Olympic was held here
Yuko H.

Amazingly beautiful here. This is where winter Olympic was held one year and they still have reminders from those days. Came here in early October, last day available for summer hike but they already started snowing a bit at night. Gondola runs all year long. Take gondola up to enjoy the view from the top. Once you are there, they have an Olympic podium and sign left for photo opportunities. Go there early in the morning to avoid long queue. In summer months, great place to come for hiking. I bet it will be so much fun to come in winter month for skiing. Someday, I hope to come back here for skiing.

Bottom of Harmony
Christopher L.

Came here for the first time and it's pretty incredible! First of all, the resort is absolutely massive since it encompasses two large mountains that can be resorts on their own and each one by themselves would be more than enough. Each mountain has a huge number of ski trails, lifts and places to explore and shred! We were extremely lucky to have around 8 inches of snow on the night before we went. And the line was massive! We were staying at creekside and first lift opens at 8:30 at the gondola and the wait was an hour! Everybody knew how good the snow would be and lined up early to head on up. We learned our lesson the next day and lined up at 8 and we only waited around 20 minutes and they even opened up the lift early! Anyways we stayed on the Whistler side for 3 days because since there was a lot of powder it made lapping Harmony and Symphony pretty awesome! They have some fantastic bowls, glades and more! While you're here you definitely got to ride the peak 2 peak gondola. I've never experienced anything like this before. There were even people who didn't ski or snowboard who made the trip up to ride it. When I was there they only had two carriages with the glass floor, since we had time we decided to wait for it. It was a bit overrated in my opinion since the glass only made up a small portion of the carriage floor in the middle and you can't even walk on it. This was a bit underwhelming, but the ride itself was great. Whistler also has the largest ski resort town that I've ever seen. It's absolutely massive and truly has almost everything you'd need. The main resort has a ton of stores and not just snowboard and ski stores. They also have various restaurants, bakeries, a supermarket and more! It was a great experience and I'd definitely come back! Probably one of the best resorts I've ever visited!

Beautiful Whistler
Edward S.

This is my favorite place to ski in all of North America. It is a fantastic ski resort. It starts with the skiing where they have a ton of varied terrain for skiers of all levels. They have a few gondolas and many high speed lifts--and the lines move very fast. The badge system not only works quickly, but there is a nice app called Epic Mix which tracks your skiing (although it did not work for half a day for me). The village is also wonderful with many good restaurants and bars. It is clearly popular and probably does not need another good review, but it is a superb resort.

Typical morning wait at Whistler. Best part - note how the sign above the lift shows only green lights i.e. 0-5 minute waits. Hah! Liars.
R B.

Whistler used to be world class, but after decades of skiing and working there, no desire to ever visit again and support their slimy overlord Vail Resorts. Should know better than to trust an American corporation...they cancelled the season early because of Covid, yet unlike other resorts, refused to refund pre-paid days we bought specifically for use in March - profiting off a pandemic, real classy. Plus snow conditions suck now with global warming plus coastal weather systems with snow that turns to ice at night, lift lines have become horrific (see photo), and food/accoms are way overpriced...they even have the cojones to charge $20 for day use parking! Contacted our credit card company for a chargeback dispute and filed a complaint with local BBB. We are not valued clients for Vail, just valued walking dollar signs.

Athena W.

Hands down best resort in the Vail resorts portfolio!! The snow can be iffy but the mountain is expansive! The staff are great the food is great. Knowing how fickle snow is I'd plan a trip after mid January to catch that pow! Pro tip: not so secret ice cave is on the whistler side. Ride up glacier to the t bar and stay right. You'll ski outta bounds (beware!!) and there's most likely a group of people over there. Be kind and respectful To nature. We want this be around forever and for everyone to enjoy!

Marie K.

Oh my gosh.. this is definitely my favorite mountain of all to snowboard. I've been to whistler and blackcomb side and it is amazing. The view is breathtaking in the morning as you can see the sunrise over the clouds. When you take the gondola up to the top of the mountain, you can see the cloud-covered mountain view. I cam here around Christmas2016 and it snowed so much that the snowboarding condition was perfect! I've snowboarded green and blue trails and they were great for snowboarding. Most of the trails are so wide and give you enough room to do whatever you want. Lots of tree areas where you can ski in between and out. I will have to make a trip to Whistler Backcomb every Christmas! Leaving this mountain with sore legs but with refreshed soul! Even if you don't snowboard, you need to go up to the top for the amazing view.

Ashton M.

This July we took the gondola up to Whistler. While there, we took a chair lift to Whister's summit area, did a little hiking, crossed the and suspension bridge. We took the Peak 2 Peak gondola over to Blackcomb, took a chair lift to Blackcomb's summit area, and did a little hiking. The gondola on Blackcomb was closed, so we took the Peak 2 Peak gondola back to Whistler and down the mountain from there. All of this was included with the price of a summer gondola ticket, which was well worth the cost! This day on the mountains was my favorite part of my Whistler/Blackcomb/Vancouver experience.

Jen K.

Most will rave about the skiing, but my rave is about visiting Whistler in the summer. Several times I had to pick my jaw up from the floor of the gondola. The Mountain Bike Park is built for full suspension bikes. You see guys (and some gals) wearing full body armor, riding, jumping and careening down the mountain doing crazy stunts. Ramps, rails, jumps, teeter-totters - complete insanity. And lets just say the docs in town have full employment. These trails aren't for the weak of heart. We were smart and did all of our biking on the trails surrounding the many lakes. I left the Mountain Bike Park for the experts/weekend warriors. We paid for a hiking lift ticket several times to ride the gondolas and the views are reminiscent of Europe with lots of little lakes. We regularly saws bears from the gondolas (~ 50 live on the mountain) which thrilled the kids. There are also a few childrens' areas (forts, the castle, play structures) scattered on the mountain. Hiking was nice because the base elevation in the village is around 2,000 feet. Top of the mountains is around 7,000 feet, so I didn't feel affected by the elevation gain as much as I do in the Sierras. Factor in all of the summertime activities (ATV rides, hiking, Adventure Zone), the stunning views and the universally nice staff and this is just about as good as it gets.

Insanely beautiful view~
Edward L.

One of the finest ski resorts in the world, in case you haven't heard. Yes, it's awesome. Incredibly awesome. Possibly TOO awesome. (read on) Parking is thankfully still free in the many large lots. However, you're not home free just yet. First, the resort prices cost an arm and a leg. Second, there is no free overnight parking ANYWHERE in the village. So what are people supposed to do if they have an RV and want to ski for multiple days? But I digress. My group came here on a Tuesday (when everyone else was working), which meant that the ski hills were somewhat more "empty". On weekends, the entire mountain is one giant night market, both in the village and towards the bottom 1/3 of each mountain. Hope you like crowds, and skiing or boarding around the hordes. The weather is hit or miss - it was pretty crappy (foggy and icy) this last visit, but the poor conditions can sometimes be avoided if you move above the clouds - usually to the top 1/3 of the mountain. Be sure to check the reports before dropping your hard-earned cash on a ticket. Staff are professional, and quite plentiful everywhere. One amusing part is that most of them (75%, if not more) are from Commonwealth countries such as Wales, England, Australia, or New Zealand. Word must've gotten out over there. This mountain is not for beginners. A green run (easy) is equivalent to a blue (medium) on the local mountains such as Cypress, Grouse, and Seymour. A blue here is a black there. A black is a double black, and the double blacks here are borderline suicidal. There are ski schools here, but you'll be in a world of hurt if you do not have good control. When the weather and conditions are nice though - it seriously does not get any better than this. I am sure many tourists have had to cry themselves to sleep upon returning to their home countries with much tinier or inferior ski resorts. With such a world-class mountain resort, why 4 stars instead of 5? Value (or lack thereof). Even with an Edge card (for Canadians and those in Washington), it cost me $94 (taxes in). For my foreign friend, it was $110. Not too long ago, a day of skiing was only $62. With such pricing, it's hard to justify coming here more often, even as a local. Add to the fact that you only get 6 hours of skiing a day (assuming you don't eat lunch), and things start adding up really quickly. My friends and I hauled it, and we only got about 10 runs in. So that's $10 a pop. Whistler is definitely something you have to do at least once, but becoming a regular here is only for those with very deep pockets.

Nita L.

This is the largest ski resort in all of North America, have heard about it for ages and have been dying to visit. Whistler lived up to every bit of the hype! A fantastic mountain with really long runs and something for skiers of every level. Whistler hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics and theres a testimony to that at the top of the mountain. The peak to peak Gondola was great too! Lift tickets are a bit expensive as expected, so are accommodation costs in the area. But then, skiing is an expensive sport. Sigh. Would definitely recommend a visit to this place if you love skiing!

Snowflake
Jess W.

This place is my heaven. It's not comparable to Tahoe, CA. Whistler/Blackcomb is way beyond. The air is FRESH. The weather can get a bit crazy at the peak, but what can you not expect? Sometimes the snow will feel as if they're needles against your body, other times the snow fog is so heavy you can't see 5-6 feet in front of you, and one of the best moments is when you can see in front of you with light snow falling down as your gliding down the side of the mountain. This is what mother nature brings you. The atmosphere so relaxing. If it was not for school, I'd pick up and move back to Whistler so it can just be me, my skis and the mountains. I'd advise you to learn how to ski/snowboard whatever snow sport you may do, pack up your things, and fly/drive right on over. You will not regret it. It's a trip worth your wild.

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My boarding experience is limited to the various resorts around Tahoe and Whistler Blackcomb just blew my mind.

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Peak 2 Peak Gondola

Peak 2 Peak Gondola

4.5(121 reviews)
0.1 km

Not sure why I have never reviewed this before as it's is an engineering marvel as the highest and…read moreat one point the longest gondola between two mountains! Connecting Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, each gondola is large, comfortable with lots of viewing space. There are some with glass bottoms that arrive approximately every 20 minutes but there is plenty to see on the regular gondolas and those lines are remarkably quicker. The ride is very smooth with exceptional views and we buy the summer passes that give unlimited rides on Whistler, Blackcomb and Peak to Peak throughout the summer season which is economical if you plan to take multiple trips ! A must do when visiting Whistler

We went up to Whistler for the day and the Peak to Peak Gondola did not disappoint. We went in…read morespring so most of the snow had melted. I think it was the last weekend of skiing so it wasn't very busy. I recommend wearing good shoes with traction because you will be walking in the snow if you're going when there is still snow on the mountain. With you ticket you can spend as much time as you want on the top and going from peak to peak, so we did go back and forth a few times. However once you come down the mountain, your journey comes to an end. We also explore the villages and it was pretty quaint and fun to check out all the little shops and restaurants. We definitely want to come again during the winter months and maybe get a few runs in on the mountain as well. When we saw the people skiing and snowboarding, we were a little jealous and wanted to do a few runs as well, but alas we didn't bring our gear. Next year for sure! We'll be back!

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The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler - Stone art display~

The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler

3.5(169 reviews)
0.5 km
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This hotel is definitely five stars! We decided to book this in the shoulder season, first week of…read moreDecember. We got to enjoy skiing in whistler while staying at the Westin for only 40% of the price it normally is in the busy ski season. The customer service is top notch. They delivered slippers to our room on request. Then we went down to the pool and hot tub area. The hot tub outside is perfect because the water is extra hot and you can cool off in the freezing outside air when you need a break. They also have both a dry sauna and steam sauna. Our friends recommended we check out this other sauna in whistler. But with what we experienced here, this has everything I want. And if you're unfamiliar with the area, understand that this is very close to the whistler gondola. I'm talking a 5min walk. We came here from Seattle so we brought our skis and parked in the garage. We start our day by going down to the parking garage, putting on our ski gear, then walking like five min to the lift. When we come back from skiing, we either walk to a restaurant right around the corner, or we get some steaks from the local market (6min walk) and cook it in the room. Not sure if all Rooms have this but ours had a full kitchen setup.

Conveniently located on the north side of DFW airport. It has all the amenities including an…read moreoutdoor pool and gym. There is a M lounge for Bonvoy platinum members which is great. This is our go to when we are visiting our office in Coppell.

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Whistler & Blackcomb Mountain Resorts - Whistler weekend

Whistler & Blackcomb Mountain Resorts

3.4(16 reviews)
3.4 km

I finally made it to Whistler after all these years. This was a long over due trip to a resort…read morethat has been on my bucket list and the weather and snow conditions could not have been better. I highly recommend buying your lift tickets and getting your rental equipment online prior to your visit. Doing this saves valuable time. Not only does purchasing online save wait time, but they guarantee access as they are limiting the number of tickets to prioritize guest experience. If tickets are sold out online you will not be able to buy at the resort ticket window. Equipment rentals can either be picked up the day before anytime before 3pm. Get spoiled and have them deliver your rentals to your condo and hotel. Overall a fabulous experience and a beautiful resort for snowboarding.

Very large skiable area with gondola service to main ski areas. Sitting in a gondola is very…read moreluxurious because it's enclosed, your snowboard is unstrapped and sitting outside on the gondola so you can sit in comfort and unwind for a bit without fear of loosing your gloves. There were nice runs off both the Whistler side and the Blackcomb side but as a snowboarder I think I liked the Blackcomb side better. There were less flat cat track spots and connector areas. Although once I figured out where to go, the runs on the Whistler side were amazing. I felt the Whistler side was consistently more crowded and had better snow than the Blackcomb side. I hear the Blackcomb was designed on a computer model as it's the newer side vs the Whistler side was not. Whistler has a large village that has many restaurants, grocery stores, board-shops and winter clothing stores. All the rentals in the area are some how connected to the Whistler village and you'll have to either walk thru there to get to the lifts and gondolas or have a ski in/ ski out situation. There is also a free bus system that connects all the surrounding rental areas and Whistler village. There are also a few different (paid) bus services to and from Vancouver airport to Whistler so you don't have to rent a car. Whistler is a cool place with a huge skiable area. It's located at a lower elevation so the 2 times I've been there, there was no new snow. It had a good base and had good groomed runs. This past time there was a fog layer in the middle of the mountain every day. So the top of the lower runs had limited visibility. If you went to the top of the mountain you'd be above the cloud line. My biggest complaint was that you couldn't always see the contours of the ground, when the run turned a certain way or was obscured from the sun behind a hill or trees. So on a long run you'd have good visibility in some areas then there'd be areas where there'd be bad visibility. Combine that with the mid mountain clouds / fog certain parts became a little sketchy. But once you got the run down you just trust that it's smooth and go, just takes a little leap of faith. Overall I enjoyed myself. I liked the ski in / ski out place that we rented (painted cliff), the ease of getting to and from the airport, and the ease of getting around via the free bus service. It would be amazing with some fresh pow! Going to Whistler? Check out my reviews of places in Whistler village to help plan your vacation. https://www.yelp.com/collection/mDjTabp4tD1hN0_JiY9-Ww/Whistler

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Bubly Tube Park - Incline up to the escalator up the hill

Bubly Tube Park

4.3(3 reviews)
0.7 km

My friends and I did a day trip to Whistler and as Texans, playing and frolicking in the snow was…read morehigh on our list of things to do. We found this park because it was on Whistler's tourism page. Our bus dropped us off at Whistler Village and then we took a cab up to Bubly Tube Park. With a little more research, we would have known to take the Excalibur Gondola from the Village for free. At the time we went, tickets were only available to purchase when we got there. They have a one or two hour option. Coming in, we had planned on the two hour ticket but ended up with the one hour ticket as it was not crowded at all. For me, this was perfect as it can be a tiring activity. You of course get more bang for your buck with the two hour option. After paying, they do ask you to attach your pass to your jacket or pants. They have a couple of tables and chairs to relax and watch or place your things. There was no lockers that we could see, but that would come in handy. They have an actual gondola on the grounds that's great for photo ops or also to place your things inside. We felt safe keeping our bags there as there are staff members close by. The staff here was super friendly and helpful. Now to the fun stuff. Grab a tube and make your way up the hill. There's an initial walk to the conveyer belts that take you up. At first glance is looks easy but a little effort was needed to get to the lift. Once on there, it's smooth sailing. When you get to the top, you have a few options. There are 2 sets of lanes, 4 lanes in total. It was told to us that one set gets your down faster than the other, but I felt like I went faster on the "slower" one. That being said, both were super fun. We doubled up on almost all the runs, some people went solo. There might be some videos of me giggling like a little girl going down. With the altitude and inclines, I only had two runs in me, but my more fit homies got in 3-4 runs in that timeframe. Overall, we had an absolute blast here. If you have just a day to enjoy Whistler but still want some snow activities, this is it. It's not a time consuming event or as expensive as skiing. I'll definitely come back if in the area again.

Came here while visiting Whistler, CA…read more Our group initially had planned to do 2 hours, but we settled on 1 hour. And it actually was just enough. The day we picked, it was not crowded at all, thank goodness, so we got to take our time and take tons of pics. We couldn't book online. Maybe because it's first come first serve. When we arrived via ride share. This is the process from what I remember. We went to the front. And were asked to fill out the booking info and waiver online via QR code. Sadly they don't have wifi, so I had to borrow my friends phone to do this part, since I was on airplane mode. Once we completed that. We went over the mini bridge and paid at the window. It was about $25 US/1 hour, card only, no cash. You pay, and then put on a ski badge so it's visible. Then pick up your tube, and drag it up the hill (it's a work out for real), and then they tell you how to take the auto crosswalk (like at the airport) up to the top. It was cool to the skiers/snowboarders right next to us the hill. It's a trek to get to the top of that hill with the 4 seperate lanes (2 regular/2 a little higher up). But a lot of fun sliding down it. I did about 3 runs total, all of them in a duo. Our group was adults. But there was also families, and kids enjoying. Fun for all ages for sure.

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Powder Mountain Snowcats

Powder Mountain Snowcats

5.0(2 reviews)
0.4 km

We had the opportunity to go Heli-skiing with Powder Mountain yesterday. What can I say, trip of a…read morelifetime. Our guide Rory was awesome!! He knows his stuff and made sure we had a great experience. Darin our Pilot can land the heli on a dime. From start to finish this is a top notch operation. Safety is their number one priority, and we knew we where in good hands. Check one of the bucket list !!

While Whistler/Blackcomb are pretty great in their own right-there is nothing that can compare to a…read moreday with only a handful (under 10) people in a cat, on runs all to yourself. The crew over at PMS are professional, the terrain is awesome, and you will not be disappointed-totally worth the money on this one! We rode Whistler for 4 days in new pow each day before going up to Powder Mtn. I have to say I was hesitant to spend the money at first for the cat trip after all the dough we spent at Whistler. Man am I so glad that we sucked it up and spent it. Best day of pow we had all week! The day was snowy, it had dumped 2 ft of fresh the night before, and we only had 9 people total. Our group was really friendly and fun of all ages and countries. First up was the avalanche beacon training, which was fun and appreciated as it's something I don't really worry about when I'm not backcountry or if ski patrol is around. Hey learn something new every day right? Your crew gets 2 patrollers for the day, and a photog (thank kevin!-glad we met you on the gondola at Whis!). Felt totally safe for all levels of riding/skiing as one patrol stays up front to lead, and one stays behind if someone gets stuck. The terrain was alpine that day as it was still snowing and visibility was low-tree runs were awesome, deep, and led into big powder bowls before you get picked up and driven back up to a new run for fresh tracks. All in all Jordan took us up 7-8 times that day and we had snacks, water, and a sandwich lunch so you're never hungry. Nobody in our crew wanted to go home but the days gotta end at some point right? When that time comes, your legs will be tired but you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face! Days end you go back to the cabin and get to see all the shots your photog took of you shredding the gnar all day. You can buy a custom cd at the end with all your shots on it-get it-you'll want to remember that day when you go back home to work in your cubicle. Trust me on this one. Maybe set up a swear jar on your desk so every time you donate to it, you're one step closer to getting to go back up to Powder Mtn Snowcats. Don and Demelza-you guys were awesome guides all day-we definitely want to come back and next time want to go heli! Better start filling that swear jar. Sh*t.

Fairmont Rentals - White out martini  I think

Fairmont Rentals

4.1(176 reviews)
0.4 km
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We came here for drinks at the bar. They were good. We were served by Blair . She gave us…read moreoutstanding service . She's personable and gave us some good recommendations.

Fairmont Whistler has amazing location and surrounded by beautiful mountains. Upon arrival there…read morewas a huge line at the checkout, however it was going pretty fast. We had few issues with the room upon check-in so we had to go up and down but then it got solved and we got good room. We got a nice complementary chocolate plate from the hotel for our 6th wedding anniversary. Parking was inside the garage and it was for additional cost $40 CAD which is very pricey. We heard that hotel has a free shuttle service to town, as well as drop off with a private car (first come first serve). We didn't used it because we wanted to walk since weather was so nice, maybe next time. Hotel has a few restaurants and cafes. We enjoyed nice lunch at Portobello, I highly recommend their cuban sandwich and Belgium hot chocolate. Breakfast place The Wildflower was very crowded and service was very bad. Most of the people take buffet and if you want to take a la carte you will wait even longer for the food. However, egg Benedict was excellent and cappuccino and latte is speciality coffee and cost extra but it's worth it. We reserved the Wildflower for anniversary dinner. The ambience doesn't feel like in an upscale restaurant, maybe because we used to this as a breakfast place... Food was good my husband took lamb loin, I took elk tar tar that was divine, clam chowder was good as well. But we didn't felt romantic atmosphere, the place was very casual and we felt like we were overdressed. Service was better than service at breakfast. Room was very spacious, we got higher floor with a village view. Hotel was fully booked because it was last day for sky gondola for blackcomb mountain. Pool and spa felt overpacked! There were sooo many kids and few hot tubs were out of service. Overall we enjoyed our stay, however we felt it was bit overpriced. We loved the hotel, the location but service was lacking maybe because of the high demand.

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Canadian Wilderness Adventures - People

Canadian Wilderness Adventures

4.3(126 reviews)
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Trail Series, Part 32 When I was a kid I remember riding my…read morebmx bike to elementary school proudly sporting a backpack with an iron on decal that read "Eat my dirt!" During our off-road buggy tour those days came flooding back to me as there were many times that we found ourselves eating the dirt of those riding with us (which didn't subtract from our enjoyment of freely roaming the Canadian wilderness even a little bit). I couldn't keep myself from loudly expressing my excitement just like a kid enjoying a roller coaster for the first time. I think Dana may have laughed the entirety of the ride and for the longest time I kept thinking to myself, "Wow, I am unusually funny today because she just can't seem to stop laughing. I should probably write this material down!" (It took me longer than I'd care to admit, but I eventually realized that Dana was laughing because she was having so much fun off-roading and not because my comedic material was all that good. ) Joan served as our jovial tour guide and did a great job with the safety orientation before we left, provided excellent instruction about how to safely navigate each section of the course, and timed our river crossing perfectly for the end of our ride (since we happily got drenched!). The course itself was always engaging, provided some spectacular vantage points, and included a great variation of sections to test your technical skills and also give you an opportunity to open up that throttle (at times exceeding speeds of 60 kph). If this were a hiking trail I'd rate it as moderate in difficulty, so be aware you will be jostled around quite a bit and you will likely feel just a tad sore the next day as you're describing your adventure to others with a smile that you're unable to wipe off your face. While the course presents a worthy challenge, the buggies they provide are well suited for the task (and an excellent helmet and goggles are provided to all adventurers). In keeping with Canadian tradition, we were careful to pack an "Oh Henry!" bar as part of our emergency rations. And that's...Henry's Take. #eatmydirt Photo Credit @danavoros

I took my daughter to do the off-road buggy and we had an absolute blast! Our tour guide, Brock,…read morewas very personable and patient with the inexperienced members of our group AND was still able to accommodate the ones who wanted to GO! 5 out of 5, I would recommend this place to anyone!

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