January 1st, 2020: Happy new year in Whistler and the snow is finally falling. We have winter down sleeping bags for rent that are incredibly compact, lightweight and very, very, very, very warm! Our sleeping bags are rated to -12c/10f!! We also rent MSR Evo Elite snowshoes which are about as good as it gets for snowshoes. Well designed, easy to use and very comfortable, Evo Ascent snowshoes are ideal for Whistler's beautiful snowshoe trails!
September 24th, 2019: Whistler has a funny tradition that has become known as Sober October & Can't Remember November. The beautiful summer weather finally breaks in late September and by early October the temperatures are plunging close to freezing. A sober malaise grips the town as hundreds of year, or two year long locals move on to their next adventure.. or back to the real world. The rest of us stick it out through the rapidly cooling weather.
June 21st, 2019: We are celebrating summer already in 2019. All summer long take 15% off all gear rentals with the discount code SUMMER2019. We rent the best hiking gear at the best prices and with the best service. We deliver and pick up anywhere in Whistler for free. If you are driving up from Seattle or Vancouver to hike in Garibaldi Provincial Park, we deliver/pickup to the Rubble Creek trailhead for free as well!(on rental bookings over $100). Let us do all the gear planning, maintenance and cleanup for you! Pick up your gear at the trailhead and we will pick it up when you are done!
May 7th, 2019: A little knowledge before you head out into the wilderness is a good idea. Especially if you are new to hiking or in unknown terrain. Planning a suitable hike is a great first step is having a great hike. Bringing along extra clothing and food is a great idea and having a first aid kit will help you with any troubles you may encounter. Courtesy and hiking etiquette is an important factor as well. Leaving no trace and packing out what you pack in are paramount to keeping the wilderness wild.
April 23th, 2019: May is a fantastic month for hiking in Whistler and with 20% off our complete hiking/camping kits you have no excuse to not get out there. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park becomes free of snow and beating the summer crowds by hiking in May gives you a chance at camping before it gets too busy. Lower elevation trails like Whistler Train Wreck, Cheakamus River, the Flank Trail, Parkhurst Ghost Town, Brandywine Falls and the Sea to Sky Trail emerge from the snowy winter. Few people venture out in April, and you will almost certainly have places like Parkhurst and Cheakamus River to yourself.
April 17th, 2019: Spring in Whistler is great for getting outside into the wilderness. Lower elevation trails like Whistler Train Wreck, Cheakamus River, the Flank Trail, Parkhurst Ghost Town, Brandywine Falls and the Sea to Sky Trail emerge from the snowy winter. Few people venture out in April, and you will almost certainly have places like Parkhurst and Cheakamus River to yourself. The often forgotten Flank Trail has and endless number of perfect places for a tent overlooking Whistler far below and Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler Mountain directly across.
April 12th, 2019: Pack smart by putting heavier items close to your back and higher up your pack. Be organized and think of keeping important things easily accessible. Having an accessible sweater makes you more likely to not put off your comfort by difficulty in finding it. Familiarize yourself with your gear before you go. Setting up your tent in the living room will ensure you have all the parts and know where to put them. Testing your stove at home will remind you that you almost forgot matches or misplaced a vital part. Also, you are less likely to forget a sleeping pad if you set up everything before packing.
