Real Life
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada.
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 235 ft
- climb
- 3,229 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Real Life is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada. It is 0.6 miles each way, 1.2 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,110 ft and 3,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Whistler Village, about 10 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Telemagique. Mid Madeley Falls and Alexander Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Callaghan Lake and Madeley Lake Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 23 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Real Life for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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