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Winter Activities

Jan 6, 2009

SNOWMOBILE TOURS

 Learn to Ride Tours (Beginner)
Cougar Mountain has specially designed the Learn to Ride and Family tour programs to meet the needs of first time riders and families with small children. These programs have been developed to introduce you to the sport of snowmobiling in a safe, exciting and informative environment.

Once you have completed the Learn to Ride training, your guide will lead you on a journey to magnificent forests, breathtaking views, and the thrill of riding on frozen lakes. Two-hour tour includes a drink and a snack, three-hour tour stops at the cozy Trapper’s Cabin for a hearty Canadian lunch.

Family Tours- Just For Kids!
Family tours are run separately for the learn to ride tours, and have private guides to conduct each tour. Small children can learn to ride on the Ski Doo ‘Mini Z’…make sure to bring lots of film to capture this memorable family event!

Explorer Tours (Intermediate)
Experience the next step in adventure snowmobiling…the intermediate explorer tour. Your adventure may take you onto singletrack trails, frozen lakes and a visit to Whistler’s Ancient Cedars Forest. Three-hour tour stops at the cozy Trapper’s Cabin for a hearty Canadian lunch.

Summit Tours (Advanced)
This adventure begins with a ride in our custom Hummer 4X4. With over 15,000 acres of mountain terrain, experience the magic of carving your own tracks in powder-filled meadows, climbing into the alpine or gliding across frozen lakes. These trips are designed for single riders who want maximum ride time. You will ride Ski Doo’s state of the art Summit 500cc mountain sled, and our professional mountain guide will coach you on backcountry riding skills. Previous snowmobiling experience is essential, lunch is included on all tours.

Traditional West Coast Salmon Barbeque
Cruise through the wilderness of Cougar Mountain where you will escape to the quiet surroundings of the Trapper’s cabin on the shore of Cougar Lake. Your host will be serving a traditional West Coast salmon barbeque with all the trimmings, desert and beverages. Warm yourself by the wood-burning stove while you share your experiences with old and new friends alike. A truly special way to remember your Whistler vacation.

Private Tours
Private tours are the ultimate customized adventure for those who prefer the privacy of their own group. With unlimited trails and terrain, we can customize a snowmobiling adventure that is unforgettable for the beginner to expert.



DOG SLEDDING TOURS
Come and join Apollo, Zeke, Rosie and the rest of the team on the backcountry experience of a lifetime! Let our Musher and their team of Alaskan Huskies take you on a winter journey through the spectacular Soo Valley Wildlife Reserve. Stop along the trail for a traditional snack and a visit with the team. You can even be the Musher and drive the sled!



SNOWSHOE TOURS
Cougar Mountain offers the ideal setting for a wilderness snowshoeing experience. Whether you are a first timer, or a seasoned veteran of snowshoeing, our friendly, professional guides will take you on an unforgettable tour through the woods under a fresh blanket of snow.

Backcountry Nature Tour
Get out into the woods and visit the winter wildlife! This introductory snowshoe tour is a great way to learn about the sport of snowshoeing while taking in the beautiful natural setting of the Cougar Mountain Wilderness.

Mountainview Photo Tour
Our most popular tour is a moderate trek along Rainbow Ridge that leads to a view point overlooking Green Lake and the Whistler Valley. Bring your camera!

Snowmobile/Snowshoe Combination
A great way to venture into the setting of the Ancient Cedar Grove. Take a leisurely snowmobile ride to the trail head, park your machine, break out the snowshoes and continue on through a magnificent Old Growth Forest. A full interpretation of the surroundings, and a light snack in included.



WINTER FISHING
Escape to the peaceful setting of winter river fishing. Angle for Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, Salmon, and Steelhead with our professional guides. We will pick you up at your Whistler accommodations, provide you with all the necessary equipment, and guide you to the winter fishing hot spots. (lunch provided on full-day trips)



 



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