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Nordic Skiing - Callaghan Valley |
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Cross Country (Nordic) Skiing in The Callaghan Valley, BC Canada |
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With Callaghan Country's trail system combined with the trails at Whistler Olympic Park, there are over 95 kilometres of classic track- set and skate skiing cross country ski trails throughout the Callaghan Valley area. There are endless skiing opportunities here for cross country skiers of all abilities. The rolling terrain is perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers, while advanced skiers will find challenges galore with the incredible variety of terrain. Callaghan has always offered some of the of the best cross country skiing in Canada, and with the addition of the Olympic facilities and venues, it will only get better. Popular trips for Nordic skiers from our lodge in the Callaghan Valley include skiing out to the base of a stunning glacier or along the shores of a frozen alpine lake. Or guided backcountry ski touring either AT or Telemark. Whistler Olympic Park will be hosting regional, national world and international cross country ski events as they prepare to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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Did you know that www.xcskiresorts.com
reviewed Callaghan Country and awarded it "North America's Top 10
Most Romantic Cross Country Ski Resorts in January 2004"?
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Cross Country Ski Trail Facts
Trails: approximately 42 km of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing: lots of single track, some double track and skating (weather permitting). In addition there is also lots of backcountry terrain for alpine ski and snowboard touring, backcountry skiing and telemarking.
Tel: (604) 938-0616
Toll-Free (North America): 1-877-938-0616
Nearest town: Whistler, BC
Trail map: Available at the centre and on their website
Equipment rentals: Ski & snowshoe rentals
Ski lessons: Private lessons can be arranged on request
Other activities: Snowshoeing, dogsledding, telemark
skiing, tobogganing and helicopter skiing
Lodging on site: Callaghan
Lodge has 8 rooms
Weather forecast: Whistler
Location of trails: The staging area is directly adjacent
to Whistler Olympic Park, approximately 8.5km up the access
road from Highway 99 (13 km south of Whistler Village at the entrance
to the Callaghan Valley). Access to the lodge is via snowcoach or snowmobile,
or if you prefer, by skiing the 12.5 km from the staging area to the lodge.
A note for dog owners: The first 5km of Wild Spirit trail has been designated as "dog-friendly." This makes for a beautiful 10 km (out and back) ski for you and your canine companion. Whistler Olympic Park also offers the 4km "Pooched" loop. Please keep your dog under your care and control at all times and don't forget to scoop the poop!
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