Even before the attention of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler was a place that needed no introduction. For Seattleites, the long-term love affair with Whistler grows stronger with every powder turn and seven mile run. Like any relationship there are always new things to discover, here are a few suggestions for your next visit that will keep things exciting and fresh.

Whistler BC — there’s no better place to spend the upcoming long weekend.

If you caught this column last week, you know that the best place to stay in Whistler in the spring is the Nita Lake Lodge. Check out the full review for all the juicy details. But once you’re ensconced in your paradise by the lake and mountains, you get to fill your days with all that Whistler has to offer.

Where to dine, what to do and where to stay in the Northwest spring paradise.

You may think of white peaks and White Russians when you ponder a weekend getaway to Whistler, BC, but perhaps the best-kept secret of the wintry wonderland is just how happening it is all year long. When the sun–of which there is plenty–is out and the temperature rises, the mountain town plays host to myriad activities

At this Whistler fitness retreat, tough workouts and deep relaxation go hand-in-hand.

Stillness surrounds you as you soak in the hot tub and stare out at the fog rolling in over the snow-capped Coast Mountains of Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort. It’s completely quiet — except for your loud, throbbing muscles, still screaming at you after six hours of exercise in a single day.