Snowshoe & Sauna Experience
Ages 19+ • 3 Hours • All Abilities
Overview
Activity details
All abilities. Recharge and Reconnect with Nature.
Experience the sensations of the ultimate adventure in nature as you snowshoe along the powerful Medicine Trail and then bask in the heat of our wilderness saunas. A guide will lead your trek through this wild place of beauty to the barrel saunas. Breathe in the magical air, bask in the natural medicinal energies of the old-growth forest, achieve heightened levels of awareness, detox in the wood-fired heat of the saunas, and feel your soul fully awaken as you connect to the natural world. The Finnish, Icelandic, and Norwegian cultures have long known the long list of health benefits of this Nordic practice of combining exercise, forest therapy, and wood-fired saunas.
What's included
- Complimentary round trip shuttle from our check-in location to our base camp.
- A pair of snowshoes will be provided for all participants.
- Complimentary boots for those who do not have their own.
- An experienced, knowledgeable guide with first aid certification.
- Towel rentals available.
What to bring
- Wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. Winter jacket, snow pants, winter gloves/mitts and winter boots are recommended.
- Small backpack with a water bottle and bathing suit. We recommend wearing your swimsuit to optimize your time enjoying the sauna.
- Towel (rentals available).
- Sandals/flop flops.
- A camera or phone to take photos and share moments.
Additional information
Check-in details
Please meet us at:
4280 Mountain Square
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Guests are required to check-in 30 minutes prior to their scheduled tour departure time. Check-in closes 10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour departure time. Late arrivals may not be permitted on tour and refunds will not be issued. Rescheduling fees may apply.
Our adventure desk is located in the lower level of the Carleton Lodge which is in Skier’s Plaza, below to the Longhorn Saloon and across the courtyard from the Whistler Gondola Village Gondola.
Special requirements
- All groups require a minimum of one translator to interpret the waivers. Sauna tours require one translator per group. Translators must be 19+ years and speak both English and the language of the group fluently enough to translate safety instructions and procedures.
- All participants are required to sign a Release of Liability Waiver prior to their activity.
Restrictions
- Minimum age to participate is 19+ years.
- Facilities are no frills and include a small change room and outhouse. No showers on site.
- Under no circumstances is any person suspected to be under the influence of any drugs or alcohol permitted to participate in any tour. Persons denied participation will not receive a refund.
- Due to safety requirements, pregnant women are not permitted to participate in our Snowshoe & Sauna Experience. Expecting moms are welcome on our Medicine Trail Snowshoe tour and our Snowcat tours.
- Saunas are not recommended for individuals who suffer heart or respiratory distress. Consult your physician prior to participation.
Cancellations
PAYMENT & CANCELLATIONS
Full payment is due at the time of booking. All reservations of less than 10 people are 100% non-refundable within 24 hrs of departure (excluding Sproatt Steak Night and Snowshoe/Campfire Cookout which are 48 hrs). Group bookings of 10 or more guests are 100% non-refundable within 72 hrs of departure. Canadian Wilderness Adventures reserves the right to cancel tours due to inclement weather, insufficient bookings or events beyond our control.
Group bookings booked via our Group Sales require final confirmed numbers 7-14 days prior to the activity date (as per your contract), and any changes inside that period are subject to 100% charge.
All tours are tentative until minimum numbers are met. Our guest experience team will contact you the day before your tour departure date if the tour is NOT confirmed. If your tour is cancelled by Canadian Wilderness Adventures, you will be issued a full refund.
Cancellation protection is available on bookings of less than 10 people on all activities except dogsled and dining tours. It must be purchased at time of booking and allows you one opportunity to cancel your tour up to 1 hour before your departure time for a full refund or reschedule your tour to a future date or time. If you purchase cancellation protection and do not show up for your tour or do not contact us at least 1 hour before your scheduled departure time the full cost of the tour is non-refundable. Cancellation protection must be purchased for each guest on the booking.