Distance: 10km with 500m ascent

Duration: 4 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Desirability: Best hike on Blackcomb mountain with high chance of spotting marmots.

Description: Head for the Alpine trails after getting off the Blackcomb gondola.  Trails are well marked and well defined.  First section takes you through the alpine forest eventually emerging at a stunning lake.  Views over to Whistler and the broader mountain range are visible for most of the hike.  Decker Loop ascent is quite steep and can be snowy.