Would You Rather See Whistler by ATV or White Water Raft?

Would You Rather Wednesday!

Richard and I are off for our August 2016 summer vacation. For a portion of our trip we will be in Whistler, British Columbia. Whistler was first a ski destination but is now also a popular summer destination for those into outdoor activities and gourmet restaurants. As we were planning and researching for our trip we realized there is far too much to see and do than we are going to be able to accomplish in three days. So we spent a lot of time writing lists, then narrowing down those lists. There are numerous outdoor adventure opportunities: biking, hiking, zip lining, rafting, ATVing, etc. We made most bookings and choices with ease, but we had a hard time deciding between seeing the great mountain views by ATV or white water rafting.

ATV's

There is this great company called Canadian Wilderness Adventures that offers many ways to see Whistler. After reading reviews extensively, the ATV trip is one of their most popular. You ride your ATV on Blackcomb mountain, and get to see breathtaking views of Whistler Valley and snowcapped mountains. There are opportunities for the more daring to seek more adventure on the trails if desired. The company also has an option to enjoy a "salmon bake" on a huge mountain top patio to finish it all off.

cost:  $129.00  ATV trip only
cost:  $159.00 with salmon bake

White Water Rafting

Something about spending summer days in the water draws me in. You get a little sun, adventure, adrenaline, and a cool down in the rapids along the way. You get to interact and work with new people as you paddle your raft to safety on each rapid. There are a few companies that offer similar excursions, but Wedge Rafting appears to get the best reviews. This company offers 3 different rafting trips: Cheakamus (for families), Green River (for all abilities, and their most popular), and finally the Elaho- Squamish River (the most exciting trip for serious paddlers). 

cost: $99-$169 per adult

 Our Choice

Well we would appreciate some input here, as once this is posted we have some flexibility in changing our plans. However, we ultimately decided to do the ATV trip. We have been to destinations before that have offered ATV trips, but they basically offered ATV trips just to offer them. In Whistler it seems to be a legit and exciting way to get up a mountain, while enjoying the views around us. We have been white water rafting before on the Ottawa river and although we did love it, we are always pushing ourselves to try something new. Stay tuned....we will post our trip report and let you know how it all turned out.