Easiest Summit Bid in Whistler

Usually tagging off a peak comes with a long approach and lots of elevation, but not here. Just ride the gondola to the alpine, walk a few kms to the summit, and presto! You're on the top of a mountain!

Sometimes I feel like it's cheating to go hiking this way, but there's no way to get around how incredibly beautiful it is up here. For me, part of the mountain high comes from a whole lot of effort to get there - it feels like a true journey, but coming to Whistler is something different.. more like taking a walk in a gorgeous setting. Either way, we got some great photos and had a fun morning. 

Above, the view out towards Flute.. looks like a nice time to tour out to Garibaldi Park or snowshoe the Musical Bumps.. next visit.

Every year WB cuts open the road for truck and tourist access. These icy walls are pretty rad, I must say.

Aside from a heli drop, this is the quickest way to get yourself a mountain high and some incredible views. We had a great day.