Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, and Sleigh Rides
Blackcomb Snowmobile. You can book guided snowmobile trips through the backcountry, learn to mush a dogsled, go cat skiing, or follow a First Nations trapper's trail on snowshoes. Snowmobile trips start at $149 for two hours; dogsledding trips start at C$199 for two and a half hours; cat skiing will set you back $499 for a full day; and snowshoeing comes in at C$89 for two hours. They are open year-round, offering ATV tours in the summer. Hilton Whistler Resort, 4050 Whistler Way, Whistler Village, Whistler, British Columbia, V0N 1B4. 604/932–8484; www.blackcombsnowmobile.com.
Canadian Wilderness Adventures. Snowmobiles, snowcats, dogsleds, and snowshoes are just some of the activity choices here. After a day in the snow you can reward yourself with a candlelit fondue dinner in a beautiful log cabin. Seasoned outdoorspeople can take an avalanche skills training course. In summer, transport changes to ATVs, canoes, and more. Carleton Lodge, 4280 Mountain Sq., Whistler Village, Whistler, British Columbia, V0N 1B8. 604/938–1616; www.canadianwilderness.com.
