Gliding through pristine, snow-covered pine forests with views of the Coast Mountains—Nordic skiing offers a quieter, more intimate way to connect with Whistler's winter landscape. When most people picture winter in Whistler, they imagine steep alpine runs, powder days and skiers carving their way down Whistler and Blackcomb. But there is another way to experience the mountains. Quieter. Slower. And, in many ways, more immersive. Nordic skiing in Whistler takes you away from

In Whistler, the ski day doesn't really end when you leave the mountain. It simply changes pace. Skis come off. Boots get loosened. Jackets stay on a little longer. Friends gather around firepits, patios begin to fill, live music starts and the conversation turns to the day's best run. This is après in Whistler—and it's much more than grabbing a drink after skiing. The resort's après scene ranges from lively slope-side patios and live music to intimate cocktail bars and fi

February is when winter in Whistler feels beautifully established. The mountains are covered in snow, the forests are white, and the days are beginning to stretch just enough to make the afternoons feel a little longer. For skiers and snowboarders, February offers the classic Whistler combination of winter terrain and the possibility of fresh snow. For couples, it creates an entirely different opportunity: snowy walks, long dinners, spa afternoons and quiet private hot tub