Her Campus Logo Her Campus Logo
placeholder article
placeholder article

12 Things To Do In Whistler When You Can’t Ski or Snowboard

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UBC chapter.

So you want to go to Whistler, but you can’t ski or snowboard? Don’t worry. There’s still plenty to do up in the mountains and HCUBC has provided you with a list of 12 great options.

 

1. Go snowshoeing

Strap on some snowshoes to enjoy the fresh air and scenery on a trek through Whistler Mountain or Whistler Olympic Park.

 

2. Drink vodka in an ice room

In the Ketel One Ice Room, taste four vodkas from their extensive menu of vodka from around the world. Yes, Canada Goose parkas are provided. No, you can’t keep the jacket.

 

3. Zipline through the trees

Take a Ziptrek Ecotour and zoom through the tree tops to see Whistler in a whole new way.

 

4. Bungee jump like a boss

Bungee jump for the adrenaline rush and to humblebrag about it later.

 

5. Ride the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola

Enjoy the amazing views on the world-record breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.

 

6. Relax at the spa

Take a break from the outdoors to relax in the Scandinave Spa.

 

7. “Cow tipping”

By “cow tipping,” I mean tip the nice people at Cow’s, the ice cream shop in Whistler Village.

 

8. Go tubing

Yes, the Coca-Cola Tube Park is a thing.

 

9. Take a Whistler Tasting Tour

Because who wouldn’t want to eat their way through Whistler?

 

10. Visit the Whistler Sliding Centre

Check out the Bobsleigh and Skeleton programs to experience the track like an Olympian.

 

11. Talk to a stranger

People visit Whistler from all over the world. Broaden your horizons a little.

 

12. Learn to ski or snowboard

Because you might as well learn.

 

 

Photo credits: 0, 1, 23456789101112