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WHISTLER SUMMIT 2,182m/7,087ft HARMONY LAKE 5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE IMPORTANT Due to fire hazard, smoking is strictly forbidden on the mountains (except in designated areas). This includes hiking trails, lift lines, open chairs and on the gondola. If you see anything out of the ordinary please call 604.938.FIRE and/or 911. WHISTLER BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN EMERGENCY NUMBER: 604.935.5555 N 8 6 6 8 7 7 6 7 4 2 9 HIKING SAFETY 9 Hiking outside the area boundary is not recommended unless you have experience and are well equipped. Never hike alone and be prepared for hazardous terrain and weather. White-out conditions occur frequently making accurate navigation difficult. 9 Steep slopes, snow and ice fields are very dangerous. You may encounter various hazards such as cliffs, glaciers, crevasses, rock falls, avalanches and unstable surfaces. 9 Hiking down from the Rendezvous Lodge on roads, mountain bike trails or other routes is not permitted. Downloading Solar Coaster Express or taking the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola back to Whistler Mountain is mandatory. 9 Due to the sensitivity of the alpine environment, trail accessibility may be limited by snow pack and weather conditions. Please contact Guest Relations for more information about which trails are open. 9 Observe all closures. Stay on marked trails to avoid damage to the fragile alpine ecosystem. 9 Treat all wildlife with caution. Do not feed or approach bears. WHISTLER MOUNTAIN MUST DO 5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE 1 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE 3 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE 3 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE 5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE 5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE 5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE 5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE 5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE SCALE: 1cm = 100m MOUNTAIN-TOP DINING Roundhouse Lodge – Whistler Mountain Features a variety of food from west coast grill to fresh sandwiches and salads. Rendezvous Lodge – Blackcomb Mountain Offers many lunch options including a full service deli, cappuccino bar and sunny-day patio grilling. Christine’s Restaurant – Blackcomb Mountain The only alpine, full-service dining experience features classic dishes with incredible views and ample patio seating. Located inside the Rendezvous Lodge, call 604.938.7437 for reservations and times. Harmony Hut – Whistler Mountain Take a break from your hike at our classic alpine tea hut. Refuel with snacks and cold drinks. Horstman Hut – Blackcomb Mountain Accessible until late July, this European style hut is a great place to grab a bite and check out the magnificent Blackcomb Glacier. SIZZLING EVENINGS MOUNTAIN-TOP BBQ SERIES Extend your alpine experience with an incredible BBQ dinner at the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Enjoy a mountain-top buffet with mouth-watering BBQ, fresh salads, delicious desserts and live entertainment at 1800m/6000ft. Tickets available at Guest Relations, or at the Cappuccino Bar inside the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain. 1 WHISTLER SUMMIT INTERPRETIVE WALK LOCALS’ FAVOURITE LENGTH: 1.6km (1mi); 60 minutes (loop) ELEVATION CHANGE: 30m (98ft) DESCRIPTION: Two loops of single track trail at the top of the Peak Express wind their way around the summit of Whistler Mountain. See incredible views, along with alpine ecosystem and local history storyboards. 2 PEAK EXPRESS TRAVERSE LENGTH: 0.6km (0.37mi); 10 minutes (one-way) ELEVATION CHANGE: 55m (180ft) DESCRIPTION: An easy, wide trail providing two-way access from the Roundhouse Lodge to the Peak Express. Please remain on the trail and avoid walking on the vehicle access road. 3 HARMONY LAKE TRAIL & LOOP LOCALS’ FAVOURITE LENGTH: 2.5km (1.55mi) to Harmony Lake; 60-90 minutes (return) ELEVATION CHANGE: 130m (426ft) DESCRIPTION: This trail descends through alpine forests, while traveling away from the Roundhouse Lodge. Use it to return from the High Note Trail 5 . 4 HARMONY MEADOWS LENGTH: 1.1km (0.68mi); 30-60 minutes (one-way) ELEVATION CHANGE: 80m (262ft) DESCRIPTION: Views of Fitzsimmons Valley and Harmony Lake. A steep descent connects hikers to the Roundhouse Lodge from High Note Trail 5 and Harmony Lake Trails 3 . 5 HIGH NOTE TRAIL LOCALS’ FAVOURITE LENGTH: 9.4km (5.8mi); 3-4 hours (loop) ELEVATION CHANGE: 258m (902ft) DESCRIPTION: Starting behind the Inukshuk at the top of the Peak Express chairlift, hikers will enjoy stunning views of Black Tusk and Cheakamus Lake as they descend through rugged terrain that mellows into a rolling course. Loop back to the Roundhouse Lodge by heading north at the trail junction away from Flute Summit and Singing Pass. 6 HALF NOTE TRAIL LOCALS’ FAVOURITE LENGTH: 1.2km (0.75mi); 30-60min (one-way) ELEVATION GAIN: 220m (722ft) to the junction of the High Note trail. DESCRIPTION: The Half Note Trail provides a shortened route from the High Note Trail 5 , which connects with Pika’s Traverse 7 back to the Roundhouse Lodge. 7 PIKA’S TRAVERSE ROAD LENGTH: 2.3km (1.43mi); 1.5-2 hours (one-way) ELEVATION CHANGE: 270m (885ft) DESCRIPTION: This mountain road is used to lead hikers to the Harmony Hut and to return from the Half Note Trail 6 to the Roundhouse Lodge. There are some steep sections. Please remain on the road. 8 BURNT STEW ROAD LENGTH: 1.7km (1.05mi); 40 minutes ELEVATION CHANGE: 130m (427ft) DESCRIPTION: This mountain road starts at The Saddle and is used as an alternate route between the Roundhouse Lodge and High Note Trail 5 . The lower portion turns into single track. 9 MATTHEW’S TRAVERSE ROAD LENGTH: 0.9km (0.6mi); 45 minutes (one-way) ELEVATION GAIN: 80m (262ft) DESCRIPTION: Enjoy panoramic views along this mountain road from the summit of Whistler Mountain to the Harmony Hut. Do not enter glacier areas. WHISTLER TRAILS As the gateway to Whistler Blackcomb’s vast hiking trail network, Whistler Mountain is the perfect launch point for a range of alpine journeys. Everyone should experience the Peak Express. Ride the open-air chairlift above Whistler Bowl to take in the iconic viewscapes of Black Tusk and the Garibaldi Provincial Park from Whistler’s Summit.

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Page 1: WB MK733 HikingMap Resize FN - Tourism Whistler · As the gateway to Whistler Blackcomb’s vast hiking trail network, Whistler Mountain is the perfect launch point for a range of

WHISTLER SUMMIT2,182m/7,087ft

HARMONY LAKE

5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

Important Due to fire hazard, smoking is strictly forbidden on the mountains (except in designated areas).

This includes hiking trails, lift lines, open chairs and on the gondola. If you see anything out of the ordinary please call 604.938.FIrE and/or 911.

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HIKING SAFETY9 �Hiking outside the area boundary is not recommended unless you have experience and

are well equipped. Never hike alone and be prepared for hazardous terrain and weather. White-out conditions occur frequently making accurate navigation difficult.

9 �Steep slopes, snow and ice fields are very dangerous. You may encounter various hazards such as cliffs, glaciers, crevasses, rock falls, avalanches and unstable surfaces.

9 �Hiking down from the Rendezvous Lodge on roads, mountain bike trails or other routes is not permitted. Downloading Solar Coaster Express or taking the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola back to Whistler Mountain is mandatory.

9 �Due to the sensitivity of the alpine environment, trail accessibility may be limited by snow pack and weather conditions. Please contact Guest Relations for more information about which trails are open.

9 �Observe all closures. Stay on marked trails to avoid damage to the fragile alpine ecosystem.

9 �Treat all wildlife with caution. Do not feed or approach bears.

WHISTLER MOUNTAIN

MUST DO

5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

1LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

3LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

3LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

5 LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

SCaLE: 1cm = 100m

MOUNTAIN-TOp DINING Roundhouse Lodge – Whistler Mountain Features a variety of food from west coast grill to fresh sandwiches and salads.

Rendezvous Lodge – Blackcomb Mountain Offers many lunch options including a full service deli, cappuccino bar and sunny-day patio grilling.

Christine’s Restaurant – Blackcomb Mountain The only alpine, full-service dining experience features classic dishes with incredible views and ample patio seating. Located inside the Rendezvous Lodge, call 604.938.7437 for reservations and times.

Harmony Hut – Whistler Mountain Take a break from your hike at our classic alpine tea hut. Refuel with snacks and cold drinks.

Horstman Hut – Blackcomb Mountain Accessible until late July, this European style hut is a great place to grab a bite and check out the magnificent Blackcomb Glacier.

SIZZLING EVENINGS MOUNTAIN-TOp BBQ SERIES Extend your alpine experience with an incredible BBQ dinner at the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Enjoy a mountain-top buffet with mouth-watering BBQ, fresh salads, delicious desserts and live entertainment at 1800m/6000ft.

Tickets available at Guest Relations, or at the Cappuccino Bar inside the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain.

1 WHISTLER SUMMIT INTERpRETIVE WALK LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

LENGTH: 1.6km (1mi); 60 minutes (loop) ELEVATION CHANGE: 30m (98ft) DESCRIPTION: Two loops of single track trail at the top of the Peak Express wind

their way around the summit of Whistler Mountain. See incredible views, along with alpine ecosystem and local history storyboards.

2 pEAK ExpRESS TRAVERSE LENGTH: 0.6km (0.37mi); 10 minutes (one-way) ELEVATION CHANGE: 55m (180ft) DESCRIPTION: An easy, wide trail providing two-way access from the Roundhouse

Lodge to the Peak Express. Please remain on the trail and avoid walking on the vehicle access road.

3 HARMONY LAKE TRAIL & LOOp LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

LENGTH: 2.5km (1.55mi) to Harmony Lake; 60-90 minutes (return) ELEVATION CHANGE: 130m (426ft) DESCRIPTION: This trail descends through alpine forests, while traveling away from

the Roundhouse Lodge. Use it to return from the High Note Trail 5 .

4 HARMONY MEADOWS LENGTH: 1.1km (0.68mi); 30-60 minutes (one-way) ELEVATION CHANGE: 80m (262ft) DESCRIPTION: Views of Fitzsimmons Valley and Harmony Lake. A steep descent connects

hikers to the Roundhouse Lodge from High Note Trail 5 and Harmony Lake Trails 3 .

5 HIGH NOTE TRAIL LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

LENGTH: 9.4km (5.8mi); 3-4 hours (loop) ELEVATION CHANGE: 258m (902ft) DESCRIPTION: Starting behind the Inukshuk at the top of the Peak Express chairlift,

hikers will enjoy stunning views of Black Tusk and Cheakamus Lake as they descend through rugged terrain that mellows into a rolling course. Loop back to the Roundhouse Lodge by heading north at the trail junction away from Flute Summit and Singing Pass.

6 HALF NOTE TRAIL LOCALS’ FAVOURITE

LENGTH: 1.2km (0.75mi); 30-60min (one-way) ELEVATION GAIN: 220m (722ft) to the junction of the High Note trail. DESCRIPTION: The Half Note Trail provides a shortened route from the High Note

Trail 5 , which connects with Pika’s Traverse 7 back to the Roundhouse Lodge.

7 pIKA’S TRAVERSE ROAD LENGTH: 2.3km (1.43mi); 1.5-2 hours (one-way) ELEVATION CHANGE: 270m (885ft) DESCRIPTION: This mountain road is used to lead hikers to the Harmony Hut and to

return from the Half Note Trail 6 to the Roundhouse Lodge. There are some steep sections. Please remain on the road.

8 BURNT STEW ROAD LENGTH: 1.7km (1.05mi); 40 minutes ELEVATION CHANGE: 130m (427ft) DESCRIPTION: This mountain road starts at The Saddle and is used as an alternate

route between the Roundhouse Lodge and High Note Trail 5 . The lower portion turns into single track.

9 MATTHEW’S TRAVERSE ROAD LENGTH: 0.9km (0.6mi); 45 minutes (one-way) ELEVATION GAIN: 80m (262ft) DESCRIPTION: Enjoy panoramic views along this mountain road from the summit

of Whistler Mountain to the Harmony Hut. Do not enter glacier areas.

WHISTLER TRAILS As the gateway to Whistler Blackcomb’s vast hiking trail network, Whistler Mountain is the perfect launch point for a range of alpine journeys. Everyone should experience the Peak Express. Ride the open-air chairlift above Whistler Bowl to take in the iconic viewscapes of Black Tusk and the Garibaldi Provincial Park from Whistler’s Summit.