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By tobias c. vanVeen
SPECIAL TO THE PROVINCE
Whistler beckons with
the call of the wild. Just
past the comforts of the
Village lies the majestic
splendour of silent for-
ests, the tranquility of
summer lakes, and the
raging of river rapids de-
scending from high al-
pine glaciers. Glance up
high and you might spot
a solo figure spiriting
between the trees. Sus-
pended from a wire and
hollering through the air,
this mammal is known
as the adrenalin junkie,
a subspecies of human
who lives for the thrill of
outdoor adventure.
Either that, or it could
be a Sasquatch sneaking a
ride on Ziptreks new airy
adventure, or a buzzing
Superfly. Ziptrek Ecotours
and The Adventure Group
(TAG!) will have you shar-
ing screams on fast and
furious zip lines through
the forest. Snap pics of
blurry shapes in the trees
and claim the Sasquatch
sighting. Flap your wings,
as you soar with the birds
on TAGs Superfly.
For the more sedate,
Ziptrek will guide fam-
ilies through the forest
canopy on their Tree Trek
tour. Like Ewoks on En-
dor, take the time to ab-
sorb the ecology and soak
in spectacular views.
Meanwhile, up in
Whistlers fresh alpine
air, intrepid adventur-
ers grapple with ladders
and rungs, seeking new
heights in the vertical
horizon. Via Ferrata of-
fers a way to explore
outdoor rock climbing in
safety and style, though
with enough exposure
for even the experienced
alpinist to crack a grin.
Down in the valley, the
rapids await. TAG keeps
sun-baked bodies soaked,
while navigating the
whitewater with Wedge
Rafting. Three tours are
on tap: a relaxing and
family-friendly cruise on
the Cheakamus River,
a moderate swelling of
speed on Green River, or
an advanced degree in
adrenalin from the Ela-
ho-Squamish torrents.
If the rolling waters leave
you in cold sweats, seek
shelter in the forest green
with the summer equiv-
alent of a snowmobile,
on the couple-sized, four-
wheelin RZR tour from
TAG. Access the deep sol-
itude of Whistlers back-
country, while churning up
dirt on the back roads and
enjoying a four-star feast
while watching the sunset.
Of course, engines are
noisy beasts compared to
the beauty and grace of
a horse. Canadian 01
while offering wickedly
dirty jeep, side-by-side
and ATV tours for the en-
gine addictwill teach
you to whisper hoarsely as
trails unfold at a medita-
tive pace, free of noise and
the mechanical world.
There is a lifetime of
adventure in Whistler,
from skiing and boarding
on Blackcomb Glacier, to
diving headfirst into the
void with Whistler Bun-
gee, or screaming down
the cement racecourse
of the Whistler Bobsled
Centre, on wheels. What-
ever your outdoor ad-
diction, Whistler has the
adrenalin rush for you.
Check out www.whis-
tler.com for more details.
Adventure and Adrenaline in Whistler
1.800.944.7853
WHISTLER.COM/EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit whistler.com/events for the full schedule of events.
July 10 12 | Whistler Olympic Plaza
WHISTLER CHILDRENS FESTIVAL
Bring the family out for a fun-filled weekend of hands-on
workshops, crafts, and live entertainment.
July 12 & 15 | Upper Village Stroll
WHISTLERS FARMERSMARKET
Find food for a picnic or the perfect gift every Wednesday and
Sunday at this open air market featuring local artisans and produce.
July 15 | Whistler Bike Park
PHAT DHWEDNESDAYS
Put your downhill skills to the test by competing with locals and
visitors alike. Complete with awesome prizing and aprs.
July 19 | Whistler Olympic Park
RED BULL 400
Testing both speed and endurance, this race challenges runners to
400 meters from the bottom of the ski jump, straight up to the top.
July 26 | Whister & Pemberton
SUBARU IRONMANCANADA
Cheer on the athletes as they tackle one of the toughest triathlons
in the world and be a part of the triumph at the finish line.
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