Category: Gone To The Dogs

Photos with Santa Sunday, December 22

12/12/2019

Santa Claus is coming to Callaghan Country

Enjoy festive holiday activities at the Alexander Falls Touring Centre (1st Entrance to Ski Callaghan): It's a natural winter-wonderland up here, so come, roast marshmallows by the trailside bonfire, wander the forest by snowshoe & play a game of Callaghan Country's nature bingo, participate in some natural crafting and Christmas decor, and of course get your photo with Santa!

Can't get enough of the Callaghan? This Holiday Season, treat yourself and your family to the ultimate winter experience found right here at Callaghan Country! Typically an 'older-kid' and adult-only accommodation, we exceptionally allow families with young children in our Journeyman Lodge during the Holiday Season.

Many families have already booked their Holiday stay with us but there is still some vacancies remaining through Christmas and in the New Year, so don't delay and book now for your best Holiday memories yet. ***We are pleased to honour 55% off to guests 13 yrs & under for reservations Dec.20-25 & Jan 5-7***

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Nordic Dog Day

3/1/2018

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A Day for Powder Pooches!

Alexander Falls Touring Centre is proud to be the most dog friendly zone in the Callaghan, with access to over 27 kms of dog-friendly cross-country ski trails plus over 17 kms of dog-friendly snowshoe trails both on and off-leash!

On Saturday, March 10th, 2018:

Dogs ski and snowshoe free!*
The first 50 dogs through the gates receive a doggie bag of tasty treats and deals.
Several lucky doggie bags will have grand prizes valued at up to $125!
Support WAG the Whistler Animal Shelter, by bringing a donation of any of the following:

Bulky Stick Dog chews,
-Cans of tuna fish
-Dog and cat treats
-Dog toys - squeakies, stuffies, bones, balls, etc.
-Stuffed dog bones
-Financial donations - can be made online

Powder Pooch Parade at the Alexander Falls Touring Centre - 1pm, Sat. Mar. 10
Its the fashion-conscious canine's signature event of the season! To celebrate Dog Day at Ski Callaghan, we're inviting four-legged friends to strut their stuff in an oh-so-stylish ski outfit at the Alexander Falls Touring Centre.

*All dogs must be accompanied by a human guest. All human guests must have a valid ski or snowshoe trail ticket and gear or rentals. All tickets can be purchased at the gates and on site. Maximum 2 dogs to 1 human. Dogs are welcome on designated dog-friendly trails and parking lots. Ensure to familiarize yourself with the dog rules, etiquette, and dog-friendly trails at Ski Callaghan.

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Ski Hounds

1/28/2017

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Cross-country skiing isn’t just for humans. Dogs love it too. With strong back legs for skis, their own built-in ski poles (…a.k.a front legs) and oodles of energy, dogs are the perfect skiing machines. Let your furry friend lead the way through Ski Callaghan’s 20+km of dog-friendly trails, with on-leash and off-leash options to suit all variety of puppy personalities. Your pooch will be thankful for the exercise, endless stimulation, and interaction with other adventure pups.

Before you hit the trails, here are a few things you should know:

The fashion-conscious canine need not worry, they too can strut their stuff in an oh-so-stylish ski outfit, just like Crusoe the Weiner Dog. Just be sure to get permission from your hound-pup before adorning them in ugly-christmas-sweater style outfits and giant goggles; a recent survey conducted amongst the Ski Callaghan puppy population shows a skew toward a preference to let their fur flow au-naturel.

Lazy mutts
For the lazier hounds out there, never fear – they can still get their fill of frill and fresh air. This intriguing ski technique is apparently tried and tested (just be sure of your skiing ability before trying this and ending up in a snowbank… aside from the potential bruising factor, your pup may be too ashamed to be seen with you after that):

Puppy Love
Just like their human comrades, winter is a harsh time for the four-legged variety. Keep their paws and pads in tip-top condition by protecting them with doggy booties or applying a balm or vaseline to the pads to stop them from drying out on the freezing snow. As cesarsway.com says on winter-proofing your dogs paws:
“Winter can be tough on our dog’s feet but good grooming and protecting the paws by using a balm or booties will go a long way to keeping your dog’s feet healthy.”

Ski Callaghan’s dog-friendly trails can be identified in pink on our trail map here. If accessing the Whistler Olympic Park dog trails from Callaghan Country, be sure to use the designated Wetland Wanderer dog trail.

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Blogger Feature: Mountain Meadow Hiking with Kaoru

9/11/2015

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Lovely hike review from Dog Blog, Led Astray...

A couple of weeks ago, I finally took a much needed (and long overdue) adventure to British Columbia, Canada – for the very first time. I have been calling Toronto my home-base for a year and a half again now (since returning from living in Costa Rica) and have been feeling very landlocked and trapped by this urban jungle as a result. The mountains were beckoning and I had to listen to their call. Read More>>

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Photos with Santa Sunday, December 22

Santa Claus is coming to Callaghan Country

Nordic Dog Day

A Day for Powder Pooches!

Ski Hounds

Blogger Feature: Mountain Meadow Hiking with Kaoru

Lovely hike review from Dog Blog, Led Astray...

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