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N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 24
NO SKIS?
NO PROBLEM
There's a contingent of humanity who see
"sliding down the side of a mountain" as a
euphemism for "inevitable hospital visit." If
that resonates with you, here's how I spent a
leisurely, luxurious Whistler weekend, blissfully
devoid of ski poles and sans goggle sunburn.
BY KERRI DONALDSON
Friday
3:30 P.M.
CHECKING IN
Just north of Whistler
in the WedgeWoods
neighbourhood, the
12,000-square-foot
paradise that is the Wedge
Mountain Lodge and
Spa (9120 Riverside Dr.,
wedgemountainlodge.com)
promises pampering and
spa-like relaxation without
the immediate risk of
tumbling down a mountain:
perfect for a non-skier like
me. Designed for groups
of up to 20, the full lodge
rents out starting at $6,500
a night, but prices can reach
up to $28,500 per night
during the holidays—so yes,
you could say it's exclusive.
And slightly swankier than
my usual accommodations,
sure, but they say you should
do one thing every day that
scares you so... let's go.
On arrival, I'm greeted
with a champagne sabring
reception—an experience
that screams "decadence"
with an added dash of
"potential for injury," but it's
still safer than me navigating
Blackcomb's slopes. The
glass-encased wine cellar at
the entrance to the lodge is
a shrine to boozy opulence.
My suite, one of 10 chic
chalet rooms, has a private
patio overlooking the coastal
mountains. There's no firepit
here, like some of the other
rooms have, but I'll make
do with the lodge's private
movie theatre, personal chef,
pools (one heated, one cold-
plunge), hot tub, sauna area
and exercise room. Donning
my cozy chalet robe and
slippers, I immediately and
happily abandon my former
life in favour of this new
Mountain Glamour Goddess
persona. I'll later fall asleep
on top of my bed in that
robe, but still.
G E T A W A Y G U I D E
NOT-SO SLIPPERY SLOPE
Select chalet rooms at Wedge
Mountain Lodge and Spa (pic-
tured here) have private firepits
for guests to indulge in. But all
visitors can appreciate the floor-
to-ceiling windows (right)
