What Not to do in Whistler, BC

We all love Whistler, especially us here at North Shore Mini Storage However, while there are plenty of things you should do, there are some you definitely do not want to do. Here is a little list of the things you want to stay away from.

What NOT to do in Whistler

1. Don’t hit the slopes for only one day.

Whistlers skiing is world renowned, and it takes much more than just one day to get the full experience. Whistler has two mountains, Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain. At minimum, you want to spend 2 days, one for each hill.

2. Don’t eat at lunchtime.

Seems counterintuitive right? Well, Whistler has great places to eat, but during the peak season, it’s extremely busy. If you want to avoid long service and wait times, eat during off hours. Don’t waste the little time you have waiting for food. We recommend packing a lunch and having it on the hill with a view!

3. Don’t arrive late.

Show up at noon to ski? You’ve missed all the fresh powder and it’s now the busiest time for the slopes. Get to the chairs before opening and be the first to hit the runs, you will thank us for this one. We strive to aim for around 7:30am.

4. Don’t ski out of bounds.

Seems simple, but the rescue teams will tell you otherwise. Every year people get lost out of bounds, it may seem like a fun idea, but there are plenty of hidden dangers. Tree wells being a major one, the snow near a tree’s base is very deep, and you could fall right in without a way to get out. If you must, bring a friend.

5. Don’t rent a car to get to Whistler.

This one is assuming you are flying into YVR. There are plenty of better and cheaper options to get to Whistler. Many companies offer shuttle services where you can relax and enjoy the trip up (about 2.5 hours).

Whatever you do in Whistler, make sure to have a blast, it’s truly a unique experience. Whistler is NOW open as of November 25, 2021, so make sure to grab your passes early for the best deals.

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Mike Olsen

18:58 16 Oct 19

This is inexpensive storage that operates 100% as advertised - they do not offer 24/7 access and do not charge 24/7 access pricing. They are incredibly responsive to requests to unlock doors and provide access. It is not fancy but if you need a clean, dry place to store your stuff, you can't beat these guys. Don't expect bells and/or whistles but you also won't be paying for them.

Dave Shirlaw

01:54 10 Jun 19

Have to phone to have buildings unlocked. Annoying.

megan chow

23:06 21 May 19

sara ~

01:04 25 Sep 18

Prices are 1/2 the price of other storage units but it shuts down (locked gates) from 10 am - 6 pm except if you have the enormous ground level outside facing units. Those hours are impossible. The technology getting items up to the second story is an actual forklift thats made stationary. You balance your items up the forklift (and you raise the wooden pallet up yourself) Then you must walk up stairs and hope their is a dolly available to wind precariously around tiny turning hallways. Budget carpentry and ancient carpet in the units. The trolleys sound and feel like their from 1980's and are either coached to disobey or they keep their own counsel. They say its secure but I had a neighbor pick something up and they weren't even asked for permission. I explicitly stated only I was to have access. They said they do not let it happen. The locks are your own, but the flip closure is attached by 3/4 wood screws easily and possibly quite quietly could be opened and emptied with no one batting an eye. A kid could detach it with anything. They have "24 hour security" which means a guy lives on site. Does he/she have CCTV access? Probably not, nor would you want that job. Are there motion sensors? Not likely as sometimes the lights won't turn on and finding a switch in the straggly wandering corridors is impossible. They do not offer insurance. You have to sign forms saying all the things you will and won't do, but they are not liable if anything happens: theft, fire, water, vandals, pests etcSo despite all those complaints, its still 4/5 only because of the prices.