Whistler For Powder Hounds - The Terrier
6 days
Enjoyable for all in reasonable health.
Quality transportation and accommodation in an uncommon environment, with the chance of occasional slight discomfort. E.g. an arctic polar bear tour
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Enjoy the unparalleled variety of terrain and runs of this world-class skiing destination on Canada vacation packages to Whistler Blackcomb!
Combine skiing Whistler and Blackcomb mountains with guided tours into Whistler’s back country. Cat skiing is the popular and affordable answer to reaching that perfect powder previously only available to heli-skiers.
A unique fondue dinner introduces you into the variety offered at Whistler Village. Let our ski and snowboard experts help you plan your perfect Whistler, Canada vacation!
Combine skiing Whistler and Blackcomb mountains with guided tours into Whistler’s back country. Cat skiing is the popular and affordable answer to reaching that perfect powder previously only available to heli-skiers.
A unique fondue dinner introduces you into the variety offered at Whistler Village. Let our ski and snowboard experts help you plan your perfect Whistler, Canada vacation!
Outline
Arrive Vancouver
5 nights Whistler
Depart Vancouver
Arrive Vancouver
5 nights Whistler
Depart Vancouver
ITINERARY
Day 1 Your Canada Vacation Begins - Welcome to the West Coast
A friendly guide welcomes you to Vancouver as you begin your Whistler ski vacation. After being shown to your motor-coach, begin your scenic journey along the famous Sea to Sky highway. Wind along the Pacific Coast en route to the majestic snow covered coastal mountains.
You arrive in Whistler and instantly see why it is constantly named among the world’s best ski resorts. Twin peaks with outstanding terrain are yours to discover over the next few days. The bustling resort village offers many places to rest your skis and enjoy a bite to eat.
Canada vacation packages to Whistler offer only the best ski resorts with cosy rooms and friendly service. Choose from hotels with ski-in/ski-out access offering maximum time on the slopes or central village locations offering the best access to Whistler’s abundance of restaurants and nightlife.
By providing your details and standard of skiing we can have your skis ready and waiting at Summit Rental. One day of your vacation you’re powder skiing and the next you’re gliding down the main hill? No problem! Exchange your equipment anytime to suit the conditions of your day.
Day 2 – Explore Whistler on your Canada Vacation
This morning take advantage of the early morning hours to enjoy a Fresh Tracks early bird breakfast at the Whistler Roundhouse. Exclusive Fresh Tracks trail access gives you the unique opportunity to beat the crowds and glide down the mountain before anyone else.
After leaving your first tracks on the mountain, enjoy a day of exploring the hills! Whistler Blackcomb features 8100 acres of skiing terrain, more than 200 trails, and access to 3 glaciers, 37 lifts, and 12 alpine bowls. This year Whistler Blackcomb welcomes the addition of a peak to peak gondola; the widest and highest in the world, this gondola will ensure the best views and that you get to maximize your time on your Canada ski vacation.
Day 3 – Backcountry Skiing
Today is destined to be a memorable one! Leave the lifts behind as you venture into the backcountry surrounding Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler Alpine Guides take you to Garibaldi Park for a day of some of the best powder skiing in Whistler. A professional guide provides thorough instruction on how to use backcountry equipment and leads you down some of the most memorable runs of your vacation. Small groups guarantee individual attention and a day at your own pace.
Choosing a restaurant in Whistler Village can be daunting with the countless choices. Let our restaurant guides help you choose between the best place to grab a pint and the best place to enjoy fine dining. Our Canada vacation packages include this information and much more!
Day 4 – Whistler
Today on your Canada ski vacation, enjoy mountain hopping from Whistler to Blackcomb. Today would be a great day to take advantage of the peak to peak gondola. For best viewing wait for one of the glass bottomed cabins; these silver cabins feature real glass in the windows and a fenced glass bottom for a one of a kind gondola experience.
Whistler and Blackcomb are famous for their wonderful mountain top restaurants. Warm up in Crystal Hut’s cozy cabin and enjoy a Belgian Waffle made right before your eyes. Raven’s nest serves big toasted subs and hearty soup for those who can’t wait to get back to the hills. Experience high alpine dining on Canada vacation packages!
Day 5 – Catskiing & Fondue on your Canada Vacation
Do you dream of a heli-skiing adventure but can’t afford the cost or feel like you are not advanced enough? Then catskiing is the answer for you! A true backcountry experience, catskiing takes you far from the lift lines and crowds to Powder Mountain; this is the best powder skiing in Whistler. Powder Mountain Snowcats run in all conditions meaning that you will never be grounded when the snow is coming down hard.
Seated in the heated Snowcats, you are surrounded by large windows for the best views on your ski vacation. Catskiing is for all levels from green to double black diamond. With two certified guides you’re sure to have one of the best days on the hills.
This evening you have reservations at the Bavaria Restaurant, a true piece of European culture right in the heart of Whistler. Enjoy a fondue dinner from a traditional Swiss cheese with fresh bread and crisp vegetables to a decadent Belgian chocolate with fruits and pastries. The warm food is comforting after a day on the slopes.
Day 6 – Depart with Fond Memories
Much too soon, you leave the clean air and spectacular sights of Whistler behind as your Canada ski vacation comes to an end. Wind down the sea to sky highway on your way to the airport for your flight home.
Day 1 Your Canada Vacation Begins - Welcome to the West Coast
A friendly guide welcomes you to Vancouver as you begin your Whistler ski vacation. After being shown to your motor-coach, begin your scenic journey along the famous Sea to Sky highway. Wind along the Pacific Coast en route to the majestic snow covered coastal mountains.
You arrive in Whistler and instantly see why it is constantly named among the world’s best ski resorts. Twin peaks with outstanding terrain are yours to discover over the next few days. The bustling resort village offers many places to rest your skis and enjoy a bite to eat.
Canada vacation packages to Whistler offer only the best ski resorts with cosy rooms and friendly service. Choose from hotels with ski-in/ski-out access offering maximum time on the slopes or central village locations offering the best access to Whistler’s abundance of restaurants and nightlife.
By providing your details and standard of skiing we can have your skis ready and waiting at Summit Rental. One day of your vacation you’re powder skiing and the next you’re gliding down the main hill? No problem! Exchange your equipment anytime to suit the conditions of your day.
Day 2 – Explore Whistler on your Canada Vacation
This morning take advantage of the early morning hours to enjoy a Fresh Tracks early bird breakfast at the Whistler Roundhouse. Exclusive Fresh Tracks trail access gives you the unique opportunity to beat the crowds and glide down the mountain before anyone else.
After leaving your first tracks on the mountain, enjoy a day of exploring the hills! Whistler Blackcomb features 8100 acres of skiing terrain, more than 200 trails, and access to 3 glaciers, 37 lifts, and 12 alpine bowls. This year Whistler Blackcomb welcomes the addition of a peak to peak gondola; the widest and highest in the world, this gondola will ensure the best views and that you get to maximize your time on your Canada ski vacation.
Day 3 – Backcountry Skiing
Today is destined to be a memorable one! Leave the lifts behind as you venture into the backcountry surrounding Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler Alpine Guides take you to Garibaldi Park for a day of some of the best powder skiing in Whistler. A professional guide provides thorough instruction on how to use backcountry equipment and leads you down some of the most memorable runs of your vacation. Small groups guarantee individual attention and a day at your own pace.
Choosing a restaurant in Whistler Village can be daunting with the countless choices. Let our restaurant guides help you choose between the best place to grab a pint and the best place to enjoy fine dining. Our Canada vacation packages include this information and much more!
Day 4 – Whistler
Today on your Canada ski vacation, enjoy mountain hopping from Whistler to Blackcomb. Today would be a great day to take advantage of the peak to peak gondola. For best viewing wait for one of the glass bottomed cabins; these silver cabins feature real glass in the windows and a fenced glass bottom for a one of a kind gondola experience.
Whistler and Blackcomb are famous for their wonderful mountain top restaurants. Warm up in Crystal Hut’s cozy cabin and enjoy a Belgian Waffle made right before your eyes. Raven’s nest serves big toasted subs and hearty soup for those who can’t wait to get back to the hills. Experience high alpine dining on Canada vacation packages!
Day 5 – Catskiing & Fondue on your Canada Vacation
Do you dream of a heli-skiing adventure but can’t afford the cost or feel like you are not advanced enough? Then catskiing is the answer for you! A true backcountry experience, catskiing takes you far from the lift lines and crowds to Powder Mountain; this is the best powder skiing in Whistler. Powder Mountain Snowcats run in all conditions meaning that you will never be grounded when the snow is coming down hard.
Seated in the heated Snowcats, you are surrounded by large windows for the best views on your ski vacation. Catskiing is for all levels from green to double black diamond. With two certified guides you’re sure to have one of the best days on the hills.
This evening you have reservations at the Bavaria Restaurant, a true piece of European culture right in the heart of Whistler. Enjoy a fondue dinner from a traditional Swiss cheese with fresh bread and crisp vegetables to a decadent Belgian chocolate with fruits and pastries. The warm food is comforting after a day on the slopes.
Day 6 – Depart with Fond Memories
Much too soon, you leave the clean air and spectacular sights of Whistler behind as your Canada ski vacation comes to an end. Wind down the sea to sky highway on your way to the airport for your flight home.
Options & Upgrades
This trip can be customized for your perfect vacation - call us for friendly local advice
This trip can be customized for your perfect vacation - call us for friendly local advice
- Great hotel rates to add some time exploring Vancouver, as well as day-trips and tours make great additions to this trip
- Take private tuition by a Whistler ski pro, refine your technique and explore the locals favourite lines
- Revive your muscles with a skiers massage or spa treatment
- Nightrider snowmobiling extends the days fun
- Snowshoeing tours are a relaxed way to explore the Alpine
- Rest those ski legs for a day and set of with a team of huskies on your own dog sled
Accommodation
Standard, Superior and Deluxe options
Standard, Superior and Deluxe options
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Day guided backcountry skiing or snowboarding
- 1 Day Cat skiing
- Fresh Tracks breakfast - guaranteed first tracks
- Performance Equipment rental
- Fondue evening
- Best located hotel
- Discounted lift pass included
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2008-09 Package Start Dates
This package is available daily from November 27, 08 until April 21, 09.
Price Notes
FREE NIGHT INCLUDED ON THE STANDARD PACKAGE - BOOK BY DEC 15TH TO QUALIFY
• Prices are per person
• Standard level packages are based on the Glacier Lodge. Triple and Quad include an upgrade to a 1 Bedroom suite.
• Superior level packages are based on the Hilton Resort & Spa. Excellent rates from $55 per person available to upgrade to Hilton’s huge ‘Executive Room’
• Deluxe level packages are based on the Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside. Triple and Quad rates include an upgrade to a 1 Bedroom Valley View suite
• We are based in Vancouver and are experts at customizing any of our Whistler Ski vacations to suit your style of trip
Includes
• 5 nights accommodation
• 1 Day backcountry skiing with Association of Canadian Mountain Guides qualified guides
• 1 Day guided Cat Skiing
• 3 Day Whistler Blackcomb lift pass
• 4 Days High Performance ski, boots and pole rental. Powder skis available for the backcountry and Cat skiing at no extra cost
• 10% discount off purchases at our partner ski store
• 1 Fresh Tracks breakfast at Whistler Roundhouse providing exclusive Fresh Tracks early trail access before the crowds
• Fondue evening at the Bavaria restaurant
• Free local calls, incoming faxes and one DVD rental per day, newspaper and in room coffee (Standard package only)
• Services of a representative to meet you at Vancouver International Airport and within the resort
• Round-trip luxury motor coach transfer between Vancouver and your Whistler hotel
• 1 800 customer service number
• Provincial and resort tax
Not Included
• Meals
• Skiing/snowboarding lessons
• Airfare
• Goods & services Tax (GST)
This package is available daily from November 27, 08 until April 21, 09.
| Standard | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Nov 28 - Dec 14 2008 | 1,329 | 1,594 | 1,502 | 1,801 |
| Dec 15 - Dec 21 2008 | 1,489 | 1,815 | 1,682 | 2,051 |
| Dec 22 - Dec 25 2008 | 1,745 | 2,259 | 1,972 | 2,553 |
| Dec 26 - Jan 2 2009 | 1,914 | 2,520 | 2,163 | 2,848 |
| Jan 3 - Jan 26 2009 | 1,605 | 2,009 | 1,814 | 2,271 |
| Jan 27 - Apr 9 2009 | 1,763 | 2,226 | 1,993 | 2,515 |
| Apr 10 - Apr 21 2009 | 1,527 | 1,890 | 1,726 | 2,135 |
| Superior | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Nov 27 - Dec 14 2008 | 1,511 | 1,921 | 1,708 | 2,171 |
| Dec 15 - Dec 17 2008 | 2,140 | 3,178 | 2,418 | 3,591 |
| Dec 18 2008 | 2,349 | 3,597 | 2,654 | 4,064 |
| Dec 19 - Jan 31 2009 | 2,948 | 4,587 | 3,331 | 5,184 |
| Jan 1 - Jan 2 2009 | 2,451 | 3,670 | 2,769 | 4,147 |
| Jan 3 - Jan 26 2009 | 2,099 | 2,994 | 2,372 | 3,384 |
| Jan 27 - Jan 30 2009 | 2,061 | 2,898 | 2,329 | 3,275 |
| Jan 31 - Feb 26 2009 | 2,263 | 3,226 | 2,558 | 3,645 |
| Feb 27 - Mar 27 2009 | 1,949 | 2,674 | 2,202 | 3,021 |
| Mar 28 - Apr 4 2009 | 1,754 | 2,343 | 1,982 | 2,647 |
| Apr 5 - Apr 14 2009 | 1,842 | 2,518 | 2,081 | 2,846 |
| Apr 15 - Apr 21 2009 | 1,649 | 2,133 | 1,864 | 2,411 |
| Deluxe | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Nov 27 - Dec 14 2008 | 1,669 | 2,168 | 1,886 | 2,450 |
| Dec 15 - Dec 18 2008 | 1,936 | 2,636 | 2,188 | 2,979 |
| Dec 19 - Dec 31 2008 | 2,317 | 3,159 | 2,619 | 3,569 |
| Jan 1 - Jan 3 2009 | 2,752 | 4,122 | 3,110 | 4,658 |
| Jan 4 - Feb 9 2009 | 2,097 | 2,897 | 2,369 | 3,274 |
| Feb 10 - Feb 12 2009 | 2,414 | 3,450 | 2,728 | 3,899 |
| Feb 13 - Feb 21 2009 | 2,575 | 3,574 | 2,910 | 4,039 |
| Feb 22 - Apr 9 2009 | 2,166 | 2,955 | 2,448 | 3,339 |
| Apr 10 - Apr 12 2009 | 1,894 | 2,551 | 2,140 | 2,882 |
| Apr 13 - Apr 21 2009 | 1,669 | 2,168 | 1,886 | 2,450 |
FREE NIGHT INCLUDED ON THE STANDARD PACKAGE - BOOK BY DEC 15TH TO QUALIFY
• Prices are per person
• Standard level packages are based on the Glacier Lodge. Triple and Quad include an upgrade to a 1 Bedroom suite.
• Superior level packages are based on the Hilton Resort & Spa. Excellent rates from $55 per person available to upgrade to Hilton’s huge ‘Executive Room’
• Deluxe level packages are based on the Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside. Triple and Quad rates include an upgrade to a 1 Bedroom Valley View suite
• We are based in Vancouver and are experts at customizing any of our Whistler Ski vacations to suit your style of trip
Includes
• 5 nights accommodation
• 1 Day backcountry skiing with Association of Canadian Mountain Guides qualified guides
• 1 Day guided Cat Skiing
• 3 Day Whistler Blackcomb lift pass
• 4 Days High Performance ski, boots and pole rental. Powder skis available for the backcountry and Cat skiing at no extra cost
• 10% discount off purchases at our partner ski store
• 1 Fresh Tracks breakfast at Whistler Roundhouse providing exclusive Fresh Tracks early trail access before the crowds
• Fondue evening at the Bavaria restaurant
• Free local calls, incoming faxes and one DVD rental per day, newspaper and in room coffee (Standard package only)
• Services of a representative to meet you at Vancouver International Airport and within the resort
• Round-trip luxury motor coach transfer between Vancouver and your Whistler hotel
• 1 800 customer service number
• Provincial and resort tax
Not Included
• Meals
• Skiing/snowboarding lessons
• Airfare
• Goods & services Tax (GST)
