2010 Winter Olympics
The Biathlon and Day Lodge parking lots will be closed to the public
for the duration of the 2009-2010 winter season. The nordic core area
will also be closed for grand stand constuction, and other preparations
for the olympics. The route to Hanging Lake will be inaccessible for
the whole season. Routes up Beverley Creek may be accessed from the
Callaghan Country base via the Madeley Loop trail ($6 BC access trail
ticket required).
Official Policy
Whistler Olympic Park is situated in an ideal spot for many
backcountry trips. The management at Whistler Olympic Park encourages
people to come and use the parking lots and facilities as a start to
their trip; however we ask that backcountry users follow a few simple
steps in order to help us ensure the safety of all user’s of the
Whistler Olympic Park. You as the Back Country Person venturing into
the Back Country by way of crossing the property / tenure of Whistler
Olympic Park must follow the following criteria;
- You will need to have and display a valid pass which includes as part of it our liability waiver
- This pass can be obtained thru the Ski Shop in the lower level
of the day lodge during normal operating hours (9am thru 5pm) seven
days per week. (2008 /09 season closes April 19th 2009). Passes for
Callaghan Country may be obtained at the Callaghan Country base area.
- There is no charge for this pass / it will have the date with B/C (Back Country) written on the front of it.
- The user must also sign a disclaimer waiver at the ski shop
and verbally acknowledge to the staff member that “He” or “She”
acknowledges the inherent risk of entering the Back Country and that
they relieve Whistler Olympic Park of any responsibility towards them.
- The user must also leave a visible parking ticket on the dash
of their vehicle (obtain at ski shop) with their name and contact phone
number with the date of arrival into the parking lot the expected time
of the trip / their destination and the time they expect to be back in
the parking lot this is to help our on site patrol account for people
and cars during sweep at the end of the operational day.
- If this information is not clearly displayed it could result
in and emergency call out by the Search & Rescue; the RCMP and / or
having your vehicle towed
- In the interest of keeping your party out of hazardous areas
(designated machinery routes) we ask that you please acquire a map and
ask staff about current events and the most direct route to your
trailhead. Whistler Olympic Park is host to many events in a season
which change the dynamics of the site dramatically. During competition
parking lots might become full, accreditation might be needed to access
certain areas, or the range might be in use. Obviously these events
will change the everyday movement of persons wishing to access certain
areas. A stop at the Day lodge gives the staff an opportunity to direct
people in a way that will ensure safety and reduce confusion
- Using any of our trails to ski either on the ascent or the
decent voids the B/C pass and the normal trail usage fee would apply
(Note: this is also true for usage of the trails on the “Pooched Loop”
where a proper trail pass must be purchased; cost $6.00)
- All pets must be maintained on a leash at all times within W.O.P. land / tenure and not released until well into the forest.
Please Note:
The Ski Jump area and the immediate area below the chairlift is
RESTRICTED to all public AT ALL TIMES. You will be asked to leave if
found around the ski jump / chairlift structures or on or near the
adjacent North and South slopes of the ski jump complex
The presence of a RED FLAG on the Biathlon range means it is in
use, and thus the entire area behind the range is RESTRICTED for
obvious safety reasons. You will be asked to leave if found in this
area during shooting. (see Day lodge for alternate route)
Do not interrupt a competition for any reason i.e. cross the
biathlon or cross country stadiums. Competitions take a lot of time and
organization, please respect the event.
If not sure …..just ask we are here to help everyone…… Thank you, and enjoy your trip.
Additional Notes
- For information about access routes and trails, see the VOC Wiki page.
- It is not possible to register or get tickets at the Biathlon
building. If you want to park by the Biathlon building, check in at the
day lodge first then go park by the Biathlon building.
- The XC ski trails and the 21 mile creek watershed (Rainbow
Lake) are closed to dogs. This closure includes the ski touring loop
from Hanging Lake over to Beverley Creek and ascents of Rainbow
Mountain from the south and west.
- All snowcat / snowmobile access roads are closed to
backcountry skiers for safety purposes. This includes the ski jump
service road. Please do not use this route. Instead, access Hanging
Lake from the Biathlon Spectator Parking Lot, or from the day lodge
using the XC trails.
- Don't ever ski behind the biathlon range. Some of the kids (biathletes in training) can be poor shots.
Please follow the above rules or we may lose access privileges. In
particular, don't get caught skiing on a groomed XC trail without the
$6 ticket. If you really want to use the groomed trail, $6 isn't much
to ask.
Anyone who is interested in helping out with developing the trails should contact Scott Nelson
