Whistler Mountain, Mountain peak in Coast Mountains, British Columbia, Canada
Whistler Mountain is a 2,181-metre peak in the Fitzsimmons Range of the Pacific Ranges, on the northwestern edge of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Its upper slopes are dark grey and brown bare rock, with irregular patches and bands of snow filling gullies and covering flatter ledges. Near the lower right, thin metal towers and cables of a ski lift stand against the snow, with a few dark evergreen trees at the base.
The mountain was formerly called London Mountain until it gained its current name in 1965. The new name refers to the distinctive sounds made by marmots living in the alpine areas.
The mountain's name, adopted in 1965, comes from the whistling calls of marmots, called "whistlers", that live in its alpine areas. The Lillooet/Ucwalmícwts name for the mountain is Nsqwítsu. It hosted ski-alpine events during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
A gondola system connects this mountain to a neighboring peak, giving visitors access to the many runs across the entire range. Be prepared for temperature changes as you move between different elevations and terrain areas.
The summit holds the Whistler Peak chair, which the sources describe as making it one of the most travelled summits in British Columbia. Skiers also use the lifts to reach the alpine and ski tour into neighbouring Garibaldi Provincial Park.
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