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Witsend
August 25, 2023
Coming September 24, 2023. Grab your helmet and head to Whistler, because there’s a new women’s enduro race called The Witsend! The race is named after a group of schoolteachers who purchased a cabin on the shores of Alta Lake in 1955. These fun-loving, adventurous women used to make the arduous, all-day journey from Vancouver […]
Spring Showers, Whistler Flowers
May 27, 2022
Now thru July 2022. Don’t fret when the weather is wet! There’s something magical that happens in Whistler Village when those rain drops fall…it’s Spring Showers, Whistler Flowers! The Resort Municipality of Whistler commissioned local graphic designer, Ruth Barrow, to create some art displays highlighting the flowers and alpine meadows surrounding this British Columbia destination. As […]
Comfortably Numb Trail Running Race
May 21, 2019
Coming June 15, 2019. Hello, is there anybody in there? No, it’s not a performance of that famous Pink Floyd song (though you could play it as you run!). It’s the Comfortably Numb Trail Running Race, a grueling point to point race along Whistler’s challenging Comfortably Numb trail. Runners undertake this popular mountain bike trail which covers 23+ […]
Whistler Turkey Trot
September 19, 2018
Coming October 7, 2018. Start a new Thanksgiving tradition. Canadian Thanksgiving is October 8th and there’s an inaugural running event in Whistler, one of our favorite places to visit. Head to beautiful British Columbia and earn your Thanksgiving feast with the cutely named 5K Drumstick Dash and the 10K Gravy Burner. The two courses take […]
Vallea Lumina
July 26, 2018
So much more than a walk…it’s an experience! Vallea Lumina is a multimedia journey through the old-growth forest of Cougar Mountain courtesy of a collaboration between Moment Factory and The Adventure Group (yes, the folks that brought us Superfly Ziplines!). Starting at sundown, take the complementary shuttle from Whistler Village and prepare to be amazed with […]
Whistler Train Wreck
June 28, 2018
Urban art meets natural beauty! The popular Whistler Train Wreck is tucked away in an old-growth forest just south of Function Junction in the resort town of Whistler, British Columbia. A short walk along the Sea to Sky trail takes you to a new suspension bridge which spans the Cheakamus River and delivers you to this site […]
Superfly Ziplines
June 26, 2018
Flying fast is fun…especially if it’s with Superfly Ziplines! The folks at The Adventure Group Whistler have designed 4 amazing side-by-side ziplines in Whistler’s backcountry. After a quick ride up the mountain in ATVs, get ready for stunning views and hair-raising speeds of 100km per hour on two of Canada’s longest ziplines! The first of […]
Think Bike Whistler
May 24, 2018
Coming May 31, 2018. The best time on 2 wheels! Head to Think Bike Whistler for 4 days to test the latest and greatest in bikes and gear on British Columbia’s world famous terrain. There will be hundreds of high-performance bikes (cross country, all-mountain and downhill) supplied by some of the leaders of bike design and […]
World Snow and Snowboard Festival
March 19, 2018
Coming April 10, 2018. Sadly the snow sport season is coming to an end, but that means that the annual World Snow and Snowboard Festival is on in Whistler! This is North America’s largest festival of snow sports, music and arts, with six days of events like the signature Ski and Snowboard Big Air and the Boarderstyle World […]
North Face Women’s Ski Camp
January 18, 2018
Various dates in 2018. An all-women’s ski camp at the number one ranked resort in North America! It’s the North Face Women’s Ski Camp held in beautiful British Columbia’s Whistler Blackcomb Resort. With over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, and three glaciers, the dual mountains ensure a skier’s paradise. These 2-day […]
GT Women’s Camp
June 9, 2017
Coming June 25, July 23, August 20, 2017. Fun on 2 wheels at the largest lift accessed bike park in North America. It’s the GT Women’s Camp held at Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Enjoy a full day of coaching by top women’s coaches along with exclusive access to new jump trails and an après session […]
Camp of Champions Ladies Week
May 17, 2017
Coming July 9, 2017. Girls do it better and have more fun too! It’s the Camp of Champions Ladies Week in that year-round playground of Whistler, Canada. This 7-day camp will have you on the slopes, on the trails, on the lakes, and jumping on the trampolines. Held in small groups of 6-8 with the best female […]
2017 Peak to Valley Race
February 16, 2017
Coming February 24, 2017. Peak to Valley. The name says it all. This unique giant slalom race at Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb starts at Saddle, the peak of Whistler Mountain, and finishes in the valley at Dusty’s in Creekside. It’s the longest race of its kind at a thigh-burning, more than 5K length, 180 gates, and a […]
Whistler Longboard Festival
June 17, 2016
Coming July 1, 2016. Full face helmet, knees pads and gloves required – yikes! For the hard-core skateboarders, the Whistler Longboard Festival is THE place to be. As one of only 2 North American World Cups, this multi-day downhill skateboard event, provides a challenging and picturesque venue for this competition. Canada Day (July 1st) kicks […]
Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival
May 11, 2016
Coming May 20, 2016. It’s time to head outdoors! And Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival is the perfect venue to explore some new outdoor activities. Affectionately known as GO Fest, the event is in its third year at Whistler, British Columbia, just a couple of hours north of Vancouver. Clinics include outdoor yoga, introductions to sailing, […]
Bici Gusti Gourmet Ride
March 4, 2016
Coming May 22, 2016. Savor the ride! The Bici Gusti Gourmet Ride combines gourmet food with cycling through the Whistler and Callaghan valleys in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. A lucky 70 participants will start the day off with breakfast in the outdoor patio area at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. Then, they’ll enjoy […]
Mountain Collective
November 18, 2015
Fun on the slopes! Don’t limit yourself to only one resort; check out the Mountain Collective, a pass that gives you access to 22 days of skiing/riding at 11 Collective locations worldwide plus 6 more days with their global affiliates. With no blackout days, you can spend 2 days at the following resorts: AltaSnowbird (Utah), […]
Crankworx Whistler
August 6, 2015
Coming August 7, 2015. THE event for mountain bike enthusiasts is coming to Whistler this weekend! Crankworx is a 10 day celebration of events, competitions, exhibitions, and concerts for those who love mountain biking. As the world’s number one lift-accessed mountain bike playground, Whistler is the ideal setting for the pros to showcase their talent, […]
Mudderella Whistler, Canada
July 6, 2015
Coming September 26, 2015. Mud, mud, and more mud! It’s Mudderella, and for the first time, it’s being held in that fantastic Canadian mountain town of Whistler! A non-competitive, fun, obstacle course, designed by women for women, Mudderella is all about “empowering women to take pride in their strength – inside and out”. With 12-15 […]
Outerbike Whistler 2015
June 1, 2015
Coming June 4, 2015. The latest and greatest in mountain bikes and gear. Now, for the first time, Outerbike is being held at one of the top bike parks in the world, Whistler in beautiful British Columbia. Four days of guided rides, a gigantic expo, movies, parties, and access to over 120 miles of trails […]
World Ski & Snowboard Festival
February 20, 2015
Coming April 10, 2015. Like skiing? Like snowboarding? Like music? Then head to Whistler, British Columbia for the World Ski & Snowboard Festival! It’s 10 days of pro ski and snowboard competitions, daily concerts, film and photography exposes, ski and snowboard demo days, dance parties, and even a dog parade. Many of the events are […]
GO Fest, Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival
April 8, 2014
Coming May 16, 2014. A favorite TrailblazerGirl year-round destination, Whistler in British Columbia, Canada is hosting the inaugural GO Fest, Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival. A full line up of outdoor events and a free concert series await with this celebration of outdoor activities in a beautiful mountain setting. Events include a mountain bike race in […]
Arc’teryx Women’s Ski/Snowboard Camps, Whistler
March 28, 2014
Coming April 12, 2014. Enjoy one of the last late season women’s ski/snowboard clinics available. Head to Whistler, British Columbia, Canada for the Arc’teryx Women’s Ski/Snowboard Camp. At the largest ski resort in North America, you’ll be treated to perfect snow conditions, beautiful surroundings, varied terrain, and miles of groomed and powder runs. Over the […]
Crankworx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival 2013
May 23, 2013
Coming July 6, 2013 in Les Deux Alpes, France and August 9, 2013 in Whistler, Canada. First started in Whistler and now also held in Les Deux Alpes, this multi-day mountain bike festival has competitions, exhibitions, demos, clinics, and of course, concerts and parties! Come to compete or just observe the amazing gravity-defying jumps that […]