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Whistler hiking trail guide to beautiful Whistler Outdoors"Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success."Christopher LaschThis guide takes in the geographical territory from Squamish an hour south of Whistler, to Lillooet two hours north. The corridor highway is number 99 and is named Sea to sky Highway. It is a very good, paved road. A word of warning. The highway is well maintained year round, but the stretch from Mount Currie (immediately north of Pemberton) to Lillooet is quite remote, mountainous, steeply graded, and subject to avalanches. Avalanche gates are in place past Duffy Lake and near Lillooet. When avalanche danger is evident the gates will be closed requiring a turn around. An avalanche after clearing the roadway in June at Duffy Lake. This happened where there wasn’t a barrier, so be careful!
After leaving Mount Currie the road climbs for a few kilometers finally leveling out past Joffre lake Recreation area. After you pass Duffy Lake the road follows the swiftly flowing Coyoosh creek. After a few crossings it goes through a few steep climbs before entering Lillooet. After we moved to Vancouver we hiked every weekend. Sometimes we would backpack it to one of the Whistler hiking areas, camping overnight, and finding our way to one after another breathtaking scenes. Heaven begins a beautiful walk away.
Eventually we bought a travel trailer and toured all over British Columbia mainly camping in Provincial Parks and Provincial forestry sites. We enjoyed many a weekend and holiday in this fantastic theatre. Provincial Park Campsite
We love the Whistler Corridor. Hike a short distance off the beaten track and you will see scenes like this. Blowdown Pass
In winter Village temperature can go as low as -15C . Of course, at the higher elevations it may be quite a bit cooler. Please feel free to check out the many trails and have a great time. Our favorite Whistler hiking trail in all of the Whistler corridor is Blowdown Pass. Mainly due to the fairly easy access to the Pass and the unending variety of the scenery as you go from the fireweed covered valley, through beautiful forest areas, and emerge above the tree line. All in little over an hour walk. Great campsite. Easy access to mountaintop views and more hiking possibilities than you can imagine.
Stawamus Chief Mountain is a heart thumping climb/hike. Blowdown Pass. A great day hike or a week or more. It's fantastic. Joffre Lake. A tough 4 hour hike to a beautiful glacier and emerald green lakes. Crater Rim Trail. Walk in an ancient volcanic crater. Shadow Lake Trail. Only a few minutes from Whistler. Cheakamus Lake Trail. Scenic walk to a beautiful lake. Brandywine Falls. Gorgeous waterfall, lakes and river easy hike. Elfin Lakes. One of the worlds most beautiful hiking areas. Garibaldi Lake. Wonderful hike to breathtaking beauty. Wedgemount Lake. This hike will get your heart thumping. Black Tusk. Five smashing hikes for backpackers. Brohm Lake Trail. You will feel your heart thumping on this one. Singing Pass, moments from your Whistler accommodation. It's beautiful. First aid kit. Play safe. Be sure you pack this very important item. Return from Whistler Hiking to whistler Outdoors
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Whistler weather is not normally subject to extreme, fast changes. In the summer the temperature on a very hot day can reach 30C but it normally is very pleasant. The elevation at whistler village is 650 meters (1960 feet). It is a little cooler than Vancouver. 
