Human nature and the call of snow can both be blinding in the face of hazards, Insider Ola Krol shares how she learned to overcome these in Extremely Canadian's Avalanche Skills Training 2 Course.
Whistler is an incredible place to come and let your hair down but it's also a great place to learn and grow as an outdoors person or a creative.
Water is life in Whistler, and thankfully, drinking water straight from the mountain-tops courses through our taps. Find out how you can get your fill and ditch the bottled water.
Whistler is known for wildlife, find out how you can see some of these famous Canadian animals for yourself.
Backcountry explorer, Abby Cooper, inspires us to look at some of Whistler's iconic peaks for our next backcountry ski adventure.
How a snowboarder became a backcountry skier - photographer and mountain explorer, Bruin Alexander shares his story of becoming a beginner again.
The Whistler Insider has a few easy tips and tricks on how to have fun alpine hiking with the kids on Whistler Blackcomb.
The Callaghan Valley is a secluded paradise in the mountains just south of Whistler with a plethora of lakes, waterfalls, hikes, glaciers and adventures at Whistler Olympic Park.
The first trip into the backcountry can teach you many things around gear, snacks, views, fitness and - most of all - avalanche safety.
An Insider's guide to hiking the newly upgraded trail network on Rainbow Mountain in Whistler, including the incredible Skywalk Trail.