Whistler: Harmony Lake and High Note Trail - Intermediate - LAST CHANCE FOR 2025

About the Hike:

Whistler Gondola pass required

Skip the uphill slog and ride the gondola to the top. This route begins at the Whistler end of the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, with an easy walk past Harmony Lake. From there, we will ascend over the ridge to Symphony Lake and, if time allows, enjoy lunch at Flute Summit. The final stretch on High Note Trail to the Whistler Peak offers stunning views of Cheakamus Lake, the Black Tusk, and Blackcomb Mountain (we may take a shortcut back on Half Note Trail if time requires). Then, we will descend the road back to the gondola. Overall, this is a great hike with fantastic views and changing landscapes. The route is mostly well marked and it is challenging in parts.

We are expecting a moderately sunny day and there is no shade on this trail, so please wear a hat, sunscreen, and bring plenty of water, but be prepared for cold weather and rain as well!

This is the opposite direction from our August hike on this route as the Peak Express will be closed.

To reach this trail, we will ride the Blackcomb Gondola and Peak 2 Peak both ways as Whistler Gondola is closed.

We will board the gondola promptly at 10:30 am (and earlier if all confirmed guests have arrived). You MUST have your gondola ticket or pass before boarding the gondola.

*Note that the 1 day gondola ticket costs $105 (!!!). Summer season pass holders (including the host) can offer discounts on day passes to up to 2 guests. Please post in the comments whether you have a season's pass or require a day pass. If we have enough season's pass holders we can coordinate buying the passes together to share the discounts.

Carpool sheet here.

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate, 10.3 km trail, 372 m elevation gain + 3 km descent from the Peak (on road)

Meeting At: Picnic tables at Blackcomb Gondola Base
Parking: Whistler Parking Lot 3 (pay parking)
Transit: Epic Rides bus to Whistler. If taking the bus, please book the 8 pm return in case of delays on the trail.
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking boots or hiking shoes
2. Daypack or Hiking backpack
3. 2-3 liters of water + Lunch + Snacks
4. Sweater or a hoodie
5. Toque and gloves (snow is possible at this time of year)
6. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (it will be hot!)
7. Hiking poles
8. Whistler pass or money for gondola ticket
9. Rain jacket (also provides warmth and wind protection)
10. Headlamp (fully charged)
11. Safety essentials

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include, but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; chairlift or gondola malfunction; falling from chairlift or gondola; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; insects; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; and falling in fast moving water.

As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.

By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.

All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.