6 Unbelievable & Little-Known Facts About Squamish & The Coast Mountains

It’s hard to look at the peaks that tower above Squamish and imagine that some of them ...

It’s hard to look at the peaks that tower above Squamish and imagine that some of them were once underwater; some were conceived at 25km below the Earth’s surface or, even more fantastic, parts of lush islands dragged to the BC coast by tectonic activity. The terrain we hike, bike, ski, and fly over has been in the making for almost a quarter of a billion years, here are 6 unbelievable and little-know facts about the Coast Mountains near Squamish:

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Best Way To See The Squamish Mountains (Even When It’s Cloudy)

Most people come to Squamish and British Columbia to see the landscape. The towering peaks, the ancient glaciers, the endless forrest, and wild coasts...

Most people come to Squamish and British Columbia to see the landscape. The towering peaks, the ancient glaciers, the endless forrest, and wild coasts; and fickle weather can really play havoc with those vacation plans…but, only if you let it. Our planes are the only way to get to the views when they’re hiding above the clouds....

Why We Love Flying Over Sea To Sky Country (& You Should, Too!)

The Sea To Sky corridor is like no other place on earth. It is a stretch of mountains, valleys, wetlands, lakes, fjords, volcanoes, canyons, peaks, gl...

The Sea To Sky corridor is like no other place on earth. It is a stretch of mountains, valleys, wetlands, lakes, fjords, volcanoes, canyons, peaks, glaciers, and coves that runs from Horseshoe Bay through Squamish and Whistler to the Pemberton Valley. As the old adage goes you should “keep your feet on the ground when your head’s in the clou...

Black Tusk, arguably the crown jewel of the Garibaldi Provincial Park. Soon to be painted white with the winter snow! 🌨

It feels very powerful in this year of uncertainty taking a moment to remember those that gave so much. Lest we forget.

Never ending adventures around every corner, with views guaranteed to leave you feeling connected and inspired. 📸 ianharlandphoto

Winter is well on its way, and we couldn’t be more excited to explore the Coast Mountains wearing her updated wardrobe! Mother Nature is always in season! 😁 📸 ianharlandphoto

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Where are the Cascade Mountains? & 4 reasons why you should visit

The Cascade Mountains, also known as The Cascade Range (or just The Cascades), is a major mountain range of western North America. It extends from sou...

The Cascade Mountains, also known as The Cascade Range (or just The Cascades), is a major mountain range of western North America. It extends from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon all the way to Northern California....

Squamish Attractions: 14 Photos That Prove Flying In Clouds Is Awesome

Remember laying in the grass as a child looking up at the white fluffy clouds that were shaped like dragons, trains, or sea serpents? Having our base...

Remember laying in the grass as a child looking up at the white fluffy clouds that were shaped like dragons, trains, or sea serpents? Having our base located in a region of British Columbia’s coastal temperate rainforest is a surefire way to have the biggest, best, and most beautiful clouds right on our doorstep. If you’re a cloud chaser, like...