Where wilderness meets warmth, and every trail tells a story
Started as a single cabin built by Marcus Pyrevor, a former alpinist who'd spent decades climbing these peaks. He wanted something simple - a place where folks could experience the mountains without all the fuss.
Word spread fast among mountain lovers. We added four more cabins and partnered with local guides who knew every hidden trail and secret viewpoint around Whistler. The dining hall became legendary for Elaine's elk stew.
The lodge got a complete rebuild, but we kept Marcus's original vision intact. Added the wellness center after realizing tired hikers needed more than just a hot shower. Built everything using timber from the property - nothing wasted.
Went fully carbon-neutral and got serious about conservation. Installed geothermal heating, started our farm partnerships, and committed to protecting the wilderness that gave us everything. Marcus would've approved.
We've become something bigger than we imagined, but the mission hasn't changed - connect people with these mountains in a way that respects both. Every guest becomes part of our extended family.
The mountains don't care about luxury or comfort - they just are. But humans? We need both the rawness of nature and a warm bed to crawl into. That's the balance we've been chasing here for almost 40 years.
Not just talking the talk - here's what we're actually doing
Geothermal heating pulls warmth from the earth itself. Solar panels on every roof. We generate more clean energy than we use and feed the excess back to the grid.
Rainwater collection systems, greywater recycling for landscaping, and low-flow everything. We've cut water usage by 60% since 2015 without anyone noticing a difference.
95% of our food comes from within 100km. We work with 23 local farms and producers. Seasonal menus mean we're eating what the land's giving us right now, not what's been shipped halfway around the world.
Protected 200 acres specifically for wildlife movement. Bear-proof everything, motion-sensor lighting to avoid disturbing nocturnal animals, and we fund local conservation groups annually.
Currently at 87% waste diversion through composting, recycling, and reuse programs. Banned single-use plastics in 2017. Guest rooms have refillable amenity dispensers made from recycled ocean plastic.
Every structure uses reclaimed timber, natural insulation, and non-toxic materials. Our newest cabin was built entirely from fallen trees on the property - took longer but felt right.
10% of profits go to local environmental education and trail maintenance. We employ 90% locally and pay above market rates because that's just how things should be done.
Every guest gets a proper briefing on wilderness ethics. Our guides are certified LNT trainers. We've seen trail erosion drop by 40% just from teaching people where to step.
We've got an amazing crew - here are some of the faces you'll see around the property
Look, we're not gonna pretend we're perfect or that we've got it all figured out. Running a mountain resort's complicated - balancing what guests want with what the land needs, staying profitable while staying true to our values.
What we can promise is that we're trying. Really trying. Every decision gets filtered through this question: would Marcus be cool with this? Would the mountains?
Most of our staff's been here for years. They're not just working - they're genuinely invested in this place. You'll notice that when you arrive. Nobody's reading from a script or faking enthusiasm.
We've had guests who came for a weekend and ended up moving to Whistler. Seen proposals on the trails, scattered ashes at favorite viewpoints (with proper permits, of course), watched kids grow up coming here every summer.
Come See For Yourself