Everything You Need to Know About WSSF: Updated for 2019
Whistler is known for a few very distinct experiences: snow-capped mountains, the skiing, the snowboarding, the partying. Can you imagine an enormous, nearly week-long festival that brings all those things together? Start trying, because that’s what upcoming World Ski and Snowboard Festival 2019 (WSSF) has in store. Every April, WSSF takes Whistler by storm. This is…
Our Firewood
Our Firewood Local, 100 % Canadian Firewood? The wooden panels you hit with your axes when you axe-throw with us? Well they don’t last too long after you lot are done with hurtling axes with them. We use them to for firewood for our very own fireplace inside. However when we have tons…
A Local’s Guide to Whistler Blackcomb’s Gondolas and Lifts
You won’t ever hear us complaining about the fact that Whistler Blackcomb has over 8,000 acres of skiable terrain. But we do know that navigating your way around the largest ski resort in North America can be a little overwhelming, especially when you’ve only got a week to spend here. You want to cover some…
Whistler Blackcomb From the Air | A Helicopter Trip to Remember
While we’re pretty content spending most of our days throwing axes and drinking craft beer, we’re also stoked on getting to know our hometown as well as we can. And you can’t say you’ve truly seen the best of Whistler until you’ve seen it from above – on a helicopter ride. Make no mistake, we…
Breathtaking Waterfalls in and Around Whistler
The landscape around Whistler is phenomenally beautiful. If you’re driving to Whistler from Vancouver, you’ll be taking the Sea to Sky Highway along the Howe Sound- the southernmost fjord in North America. During the last ice age, a 2km thick glacier filled the Howe Sound. This eroded the land underneath it to below sea level….
Whistler Blackcomb Lift Tickets: Everything You Need to Know
Whether you’re an avid skier, snowboarder, mountain biker, or simply looking to add some serious scenic beauty to your Whistler holiday, Whistler Blackcomb lift tickets come in many shapes and sizes. Suitable for any vacation or seasonal adventure. Get to the top of the world faster with a Whistler blackcomb lift ticket Every season in…
Looking for a Memorable Whistler Souvenir? Here’s a Few Ideas
So you’re coming out to Whistler, eh? Lucky you! While there are a bunch of souvenir shops in Whistler, not all souvenir gifts were created equal. If you’ve got a bunch of friends or family expectant of Whistler souvenirs we’re here to help you sort through stereotypical and boring gifts (e.g. maple syrup, maple candy,…
Where to Grab the Perfect Whistler Selfie – Top Spots
Without solid guidance from the influencers in your life, knowing where to grab the perfect selfie in an unfamiliar destination can be overwhelming. Whistler’s top spots are endless, but, where are they exactly? And what are they? Well, we’ve got a list of some of the best spots to grab your perfect Whistler Instagram selfie….
Forged Axe Throwing in the News 2018
Over the last few years, and most excitingly over the past few months, we’ve had a few notable people turn up in our arena. Not only is hucking axes at targets satisfying, its noteworthy (and incredibly photo-worthy!), and now we keep seeing our photos pop up everywhere! We are grateful that our local community, as…
The Local Whistler Artists You Need to Know About
There are three reasons why creative types are drawn to Whistler: The Landscape The Lifestyle The People We find ourselves continually in awe of the artists and creatives who call Whistler home. Whether they work with ceramics, acrylics, or the human body, the mountains and the forests of Whistler seem to attract a certain type…