October 02, 2018 (Whistler, BC) – You don’t have to wander far from the picturesque Whistler Village to ski along a pristine network of groomed Nordic trails. A short walk will bring you to Lost Lake Park, an idyllic setting with beautiful views of Lost Lake and Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. With over 30km of groomed trails, the Lost Lake Nordic Trail system is suitable for all ability levels, from novice skiers right through to experts.

When you arrive, start at the Lost Lake PassivHaus. Built for the 2010 Winter Olympics, the PassivHaus served as home of the Austrian team and was constructed as a showcase of modern building standards using state-of-the-art energy efficiency systems and methods. Today, it’s the gateway to the Lost Lake Nordic Trails and home to Cross Country Connection, where you can grab rentals, purchase your day pass, and book lessons to hone your skills. The PassivHaus is also a warming hut, which will keep you nice a toasty as you sip gourmet coffee or enjoy a light snack from the café inside.

After you have your equipment sorted and have purchased a pass, it’s time to enjoy a sunny afternoon circuit on the groomed trails. As you glide along and intertwine through the fir and pine forest that surround Lost Lake, be sure to have your camera handy because there is a new beautiful vista to behold at every turn. If you’d rather snowshoe, Lost Lake also offers over 12km of snowshoe-specific trails to explore, ranging from hour long walks to half day adventures.

There’s an undeniable beauty to exploring Lost Lake Park in the day as the sun shines through the trees and the fresh snow falls. However, in the evening, Lost Lake illuminates this pristine winter wonderland for guests to ski and snowshoe 4km of lit Nordic trails at night. It’s the perfect activity to build up an appetite, before settling down for a cozy dinner in Whistler Village.

The Lost Lake Nordic Trails are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the season typically runs from December to end of March, depending on weather and snow conditions.

For more information on cross-country skiing in Whistler click here.