Whistler Long Weekend: Your All Access Pass to the Best Whistler Weekend of the Season
Picture this: Three days in Whistler, B.C., a crew of college students from across the country, and one wristband that gets you into every top bar in town. That's Whistler Long Weekend, Outside Life's signature MLK weekend event, and it's officially on sale now.
If you've been looking for a trip that combines mountain days with unforgettable nights, this is it. Whistler Weekend is built for students who want it all: skiing or riding by day, and all access, all weekend by night.
What Is Whistler Long Weekend?
Whistler Long Weekend is Outside Life's annual college trip to Whistler, B.C., timed around MLK weekend so you don't have to burn extra school days to make it happen. This year's trip runs January 15–18, 2027.
The centerpiece of the event is the All Access Whistler Weekend pass, a single wristband that gets you into Whistler's best bars all weekend long, no separate cover charges, no lines you have to wait in twice. Pair that with a lodging package, and Outside Life handles the party and the place to crash, so all you have to do is show up with your crew.
Your All Access Pass: What's Included?
The All Access Pass is exactly what it sounds like: one wristband, every night, every top venue in Whistler Village. Participating bars for this year's Whistler Weekend include:
Longhorn Saloon
Buffalo Bills
Garfinkel's
Black's Pub
Moe Joe's
Après Après
Tapley's Pub
That's seven of Whistler's most popular bars and clubs, all covered under one pass.
How it works: Order your pass ahead of time, pick it up on-site when you arrive in Whistler, and flash your wristband at any participating venue all weekend. No need to plan out which bar you're hitting on which night. With All Access, all weekend, you can bar-hop as much (or as little) as you want.
Lodging Packages
Want your bar access and your bed sorted in one purchase? Outside Life offers a Lodging & All Access package for $348, which includes your All Access Pass plus 3 nights of lodging in Whistler.
Already have a place to stay and just want the nightlife covered? The All Access Pass (wristband only) is $100.
Ready for Whistler Weekend?
Whistler Long Weekend runs January 15–18, 2027, and passes are on sale now. Spots (and rooms) go fast for this one, so if you're planning on making the trip with your friends, don't wait to lock it in.
FAQs
When is Whistler Long Weekend? Whistler Long Weekend takes place January 15–18, 2027, over MLK weekend.
What does the All Access Pass include? Your All Access Pass gets you into all participating Whistler bars for the entire weekend, including Longhorn Saloon, Buffalo Bills, Garfinkel's, Black's Pub, Moe Joe's, Après Après, and Tapley's Pub.
Do I need to book lodging separately? No, you don't have to. Outside Life offers a Lodging & All Access package ($348) that includes 3 nights of lodging plus your All Access Pass. If you already have a place to stay, you can purchase the All Access Pass alone for $100.
Where do I pick up my wristband? You'll pick up your All Access wristband on-site once you arrive in Whistler. Full pickup details are shared with your group ahead of the trip.
Who is Whistler Long Weekend for? This trip is designed for college students looking for a mountain weekend with friends, easy access to Whistler's nightlife, and a group of like-minded students to share it with.
