Spring skiing to Rainbow Mountain from Alexander Falls parking lot. Starting at Alexander Falls involves a short amount of time on X-country ski trails and an approximate additional 2km to access the trail head. Parking outside Whistler Olympic Park allows us to ski at a moderate pace without the worry of the the park gate closing at 1630hrs with our cars stuck in the park.

I have hiked up Rainbow Mountain, but I have not skied it.

Suggest bringing ski crampons if you have them. There is not much snow in the forecast and the temperatures are forecasted to remain cool during the week. The route may be icy. More of great mountain trip than an awesome powder ski trip.

Fitness: Able to ski for 6 hours at a moderate pace while ascending mountain - with breaks

Distance: ~17-18Km (from Alexander Falls)

Elevation Gain: 1430M

*sunset: 19:59. I am planning to finish this trip several hours before sunset.