Torin Glass
Westcoast born and raised in the rains of Vancouver. As a lover of nature, I strive to enjoy all fresh air whether it be at a neighbourhood park or deep in the backcountry wilderness.
We did this a few years back and still remember it to this day as one of the most beautiful and outstanding hikes we have done. We finished it by hiking up the Whaleback trail to the top of the Twin falls which was probably the wrong decision at the time as we were overloaded and not fit, but it makes for a great story these days. Great views!
5.0
These are a set of really awesome hot springs and worth the drive to get to them. Not as busy as you might expect given the ease of accessibility. Our son who is 2 loved them and the water temperature was perfect for him. We can't wait to return.
5.0
As a black spire rising up from the group straight toward the sky it is a sight to be seen from the peak at Whistler and one that is known so well by the Whistler faithful. Climbing up to it from the Garibaldi basin is an amazing trip and one that anyone with the means can do. After taking a quick detour to check out the Garibaldi lake views, one gets to see it all from a few hundred meters above by climbing up the trail. Beware the black flies in the summer. Go up on a nice sunny day to enjoy the endless views in every direction.
5.0
Just a few KM down the road from busy Whistler is a beautiful old-growth forest wonderland which in the winter makes for spectacular and often empty hiking trails. There are plenty of options of the length of trail to go on. My favorite includes hiking 5km up one side of the river and crossing the suspension bridge before returning down the other side of the river. See for yourself!
5.0
A spectacular lake with all-day sunshine and tons of locals chilling out by the water. The rope swing and cliffs add to the fun atmosphere as do the multitude of anglers and fishermen. There is a reason the parking lot is always full here is because its such an awesome lake! Bring a few tall boys, an inner tube and shades and you will never want to leave
5.0
One of the most scenic and amazing views in the whole Sea-to-sky region. It gets busy on weekends and the parking lot fills up fast. It can be a bit of an assembly line to the top but well worth the views. Best light first thing in the morning. Additional trips to add on include Panorama ridge or Black Tusk summit. Camping by the lake is nice and quiet at night when the crowds go home.
5.0
A great trail year-round for either hiking in the summer or snowshoeing in the winter. Gets very busy later in the day so worth early rise. Quite a flat trail all the way along with a great view at the end. As the name suggests lots of dogs on the trail. Will have snow on it until mid-July so worth bringing good shoes/boots even if its nice and hot in Vancouver by the water.
4.0
As a well-known mountain in the rock-climbing world the Chief is also a hikers paradise. With a choice of 3 separate or conjoined trails connecting the various peaks the chief can be a morning hike or a full-day experience. The views of Howe sound are amazing and the town of Squamish below feels so close you can almost touch it. Many of the trails have chains and ladders to help you get to the top. While the first peak is the most commonly climbed the second peak has the best views and trail.
5.0
Beautiful falls up and slowly rising and well-marked trail. Can be busy on weekends as its in a busy part of the park. The falls vary depending upon the time of the year but can be a beautiful spot year-round. If Vancouver gets snow its a great trail to snowshoe up.
4.0
This campsite is a great place to stay for your Whistler/Sea-to-sky adventure. The place has great shaded sites in an old growth forest and the river flowing nearby keeps the noise down for surrounding campsites. No site is a bad site and there are a few right down near the water which are always full on the weekends. Price is cheap and often a few sites are free even on long weekends late Friday.
5.0
Not only are the hot springs a wonderful evening trip following a heavy day of hiking but a quick jump into the Rio Grande when the waters are high is a great way to experience the thrill of the rushing water that splits Mexico and the US. Ride it for 50m or 500m as long as you get out on the US side its not a problem.
5.0
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