Travel
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Where to eat in Whistler: The 12 Best Foodie Spots
Skiing is hungry work! So it’s only right to enjoy some delicious food while you fuel up. During my 2 months in Whistler (training as a ski instructor), we often cooked at home for one another, but there was also ample opportunity to try some of the many restaurants in the town. This is your guide on where to eat in Whistler. Where to eat in Whistler Purebread For baked goods, head to Purebread and be amazed by the overwhelming choices available. The display counter is covered in your every baked good wish, from almond croissants to brownies, scones, cakes, cookies, pastries and bread, you can’t make a bad choice…
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Whistler: Your Ultimate Guide
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, you’ll find the quaint village of Whistler. This ski town is the largest resort in North America with 2 mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb combined. With so much skiing to cover, bars and restaurants to choose from and non-skiing activities to revel in, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to ensure the best time in Whistler. How to get there From Vancouver, it’s roughly a 2-hour transfer up to the mountains. The best option is to book a one-way ticket from the airport to Whistler for $35 with EPIC Rides. If you’re…
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How to spend 2 days in Vancouver
5 months in the pipeline, 8 weeks of skiing ahead, a 9.5-hour flight and I’m in Vancouver. I first flew here 5 years ago as my last working flight for British Airways. I had the privilege of sitting in the cockpit during landing and the views of the surrounding mountains were incredible! With only a short time before heading north to Whistler to start my 8-week ski instructor course with AllTracks Academy, I wanted to explore the city. Here are my best tips and recommendations for spending 2 days in Vancouver. How to get to Vancouver My flight from London Heathrow arrived at Vancouver Airport around 4 pm mid-February. To get…
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Skiing in Kitzbühel: Everything you need to know
It’s been 2 years since my last ski trip and, oh, how I had missed the mountains! This year, 14 of us headed to Kitzbühel, Austria – home to the famous Hahnenhamm alpine ski run – for 5 days of skiing. A smaller group of us previously skied the Stubai Glacier, and after the hilarity of that trip, I knew I couldn’t miss out. Situated roughly 50 miles east of Innsbruck, the KitzSki resort boasts 233km of terrain with a variety of runs to suit all abilities. We stayed in Kirchberg, a small town less than 5 miles west of Kitzbühel, and enjoyed glorious conditions and empty pistes. If you’re…
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Packing for a ski season: 5 unexpected items you need
With 6 months of mountain life ahead of you, packing for a ski season is an exciting task. It’s important to pack the essentials like that brand new ski coat you’ve been waiting to show off, snow proof shoes and plenty of layers. But, here’s a seasonaire’s guide on 5 unexpected items you need on your packing list to make mountain life that little more comfortable. *Note, this post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive commission (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support. For more information, click here. #1 Toiletries Obviously you mustn’t forget the classics such as hair…
