Whistler Snowshoeing Adventure: Majestic Mountain Journey
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46 Ratings
Whistler
Embark on an unforgettable snowshoeing adventure in Whistler, British Columbia. Explore the snowy wilderness, discover local wildlife, and soak in breathtaking views of the alpine forest.
Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • British Columbia - Natural Mystic

Duration: 2.25 hours (round-trip 4x4 transport from Cougar base) with approximately 1 hour snowshoe time.
Minimum age: 6.

We’ll take you high up Rainbow Mountain in an open air 4x4 vehicle, where you’ll snowshoe through a beautiful coastal rainforest and enjoy spectacular views over some of the highest peaks in the Whistler backcountry. Our experienced guides will lead you through undulating terrain in the pristine and tranquil wilderness, while sharing expert knowledge about the local environment.

Ancient Cedars

Duration: 3.5 hours (round-trip 4x4 transport from Cougar base) with approximately 1.75 hours snowshoe time.
Minimum age: 8.

Experience the peace and solitude of freshly fallen snow while wandering through the legendary Ancient Cedars trail. Our professional guides will talk you through the history of the area and point out a variety of mammoth trees, some over 1000 years old. With frozen waterfalls, stunning vistas and a satisfying snack break along the way, this incredible trail has something for everyone.

What's Included
  • Snowshoes
  • Guide
  • Winter boots
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

You don’t need to ski or snowboard Whistler Blackcomb’s black diamond runs to enjoy the majestic mountains of British Columbia in the winter — just bring your sense of adventure with you for an unforgettable snowshoe journey on one of two great tours. A professional guide will escort you through the snowy wilderness, telling you about local wildlife and leading you to breathtaking views of the alpine forest. Wander through old-growth woods and take a break to warm up with a hot beverage. Whichever route you choose, this is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of Whistler.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Pregnant women are not permitted on the tour
  • Minimum ages are 6 years old for the Natural Mystic and 8 years old for the Ancient Cedars
  • Activity duration is 2.25-3.5 hours depending on option chosen
Location
Cougar Mountain Road
Follow any map app to Sixteen Mile Creek Forest Service Road, Whistler BC. Turn off the highway at our large wooden sign that says Welcome to Cougar Mountain. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Complimentary parking is available at the venue.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christyoverall3
Apr 11, 2024
Loved our showshoe tour! - Jacob led our tour and it was awesome! He knew so many interesting things and the tour ended with an amazing view! Would recommend to anyone.
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Toddbk5267gy
Feb 23, 2024
Great Snowshoe!! - The snowshoeing adventure was fantastic. The scenery was beautiful and Pablo was a great guide. I would highly recommend going to see the ancient cedars.
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Leolevb
Jan 15, 2024
Great experience at the Ancient Cedars snowshoe tour - This tour was great in its entirety. The guide Nick was very nice and friendly. He had the great idea of taking extra hardwarmers for us, which was greatly needed. He explained to us the history of the forest, as well as the ecosystem's life cycle. Going all the way up the mountain, the panoramas along the trail are wonderul, and we had the opportunity to take pictures whenever we wanted.
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Valeria_m
Jan 5, 2024
Pablo is a great tour guide! - The views are awesome, and the fun facts Pablo told us about the forest made the tour so much more interesting.
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Pippal240
Dec 27, 2023
mean as - Jess was awesome on the snowshoes! Such a fun and knowledgeable guide! Louise and Jake were great on the zips as well - such a great day!
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937agnek
Apr 5, 2023
Educational and fun snowshoeing experience with Pablo <3 - We had the best time snowshoeing for the first time. Our guide was Pablo and he was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and kind. Highly recommend the Adventure Group/Pablo in Whistler!
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Tandemridersoz
Apr 1, 2023
Snow shoeing in stunning mixed forest scenery with well informed guides. Definitely recommended. - This was a fantastic activity! Our guides Mia and Michelle were wonderful, from driving through all the fresh powder in the Rangers, to showing us how to fit and manage the snow shoes with added quick tips along the way, but most of all for sharing their knowledge of the forest. For me perhaps the best part was seeing the bear scratches on the cedars where they had climbed the trees, or was it the discussions about the value and preservation of our world’s great forests, or was it just the sheer joy of being quietly out walking in this remote winter wonderland. The actual snow shoeing quickly became second nature and was a wonderful way of engaging with nature. Thanks Mia and Michelle and also Jamie for fetching and dropping us in Whistler and introducing us to the wonderful Frankie dog!
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Sarnb
Mar 28, 2023
Great trip - The snowshoe tour was fantastic and our guide Mia was very knowledgeable and a superb guide. It was a great experience and I would recommend to anyone.
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T6698mmpeterc
Mar 27, 2023
Wonderful Trek Though the Ancient Cedars - I arrived at the base camp where the guide helped fit us and gave some preliminary information before we drove up to the trail. There we spent the next hour and a half or so snowshoeing through the ancient cedars learning about their history and their relations to the First Nations.
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Tn_traveller_12
Mar 22, 2023
Snowshoe through the cedar forest! - Wonderful snowshoe tour through the cedar forest! Online reservations were easy, and the staff was helpful when I needed to change the date of my tour. I had the shuttle bus pick me up at the main bus area in Whistler, and it was a short ride to The Adventure Group's location. Our guide met us and outfitted us with snowshoes. I didn't have winter boots, but they had plenty available to borrow. There was another couple, the guide, and me on this small tour. We rode in an ATV with snow tracks for about 20 minutes up to the Ancient Cedars trailhead. We were blessed with a beautiful day - blue skies, moderate temperatures. We hiked for a little more than an hour. There was one stop at a scenic vista across a valley looking at the snow-capped peaks. Otherwise you hiked through a cedar forest. Some of the trees are huge! I'd say it would take 8 people to wrap their arms around the largest one. Our guide was great at pointing out items of interest. There is a moderate elevation change along the trail, but the pace is slow and steady. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in taking a day off from the slopes and looking for a quiet, relaxing activity.
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