Wildlife & Foraging: Wild Mushroom Trip with Swallow Tail Adventures
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Overview
Discover the secrets of Whistler’s forests with a guided wild mushroom foray. Learn to identify edible varieties, enjoy delicious tasting sessions, and gain sustainable foraging skills in this immersive adventure.
Wild Mushroom Trip Whistler
Ages 5+ • 3.5 Hours • Mushroom Class + Mushroom Tasting
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About This Adventure
Join an exciting mushroom foray in Whistler's unique ecosystem! Led by an expert myco-guide, you'll learn to identify wild mushrooms like porcini and matsutake during a leisurely forest walk. Enjoy a delicious mushroom tasting and cooking discussion with Chef Robin, all while promoting ethical and sustainable practices.
Let's hunt for mushrooms!
Duration
3.5 Hours, 12:30-4pm Sat 10-1:30 Sun
About
This foray will focus on how to identify wild mushrooms specific to Whistlers ecosystem like porcini, matsutake, bears-head, hedgehog and more. Our ever-popular “Wild Edible Identification Trips” are easy forest walking trips with an expert myco-guide through the forest to identify whatever we find and they book up fast! This trip includes a mushroom tasting and discussion on how to cook different mushrooms with Chef Robin!
Note: this is not a harvesting trip, the class will study edible mushrooms in their habitat and discuss ethical and sustainable harvesting.
Adventure Tips
Wear sturdy, long pants and waterproof boots
The forest terrain can be uneven and damp, so proper footwear is essential.
Bring a small knife and basket
Useful for collecting mushrooms safely and efficiently during the walk.
Dress in layers
Weather can change quickly in the forest, so layers help you stay comfortable.
Stay alert to local regulations
Follow guide instructions and respect foraging rules to protect the environment.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Black bears
- Western gray squirrels
History
Foraging has been a part of local indigenous culture for centuries, and Whistler’s forests have long provided sustenance and medicinal plants.
Conservation
Swallow Tail Adventures promotes sustainable foraging, encouraging participants to harvest responsibly and respect local ecosystems.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy waterproof boots
Keep feet dry and protected on moist, uneven terrain.
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Small mushroom knife
Useful for harvesting mushrooms carefully.
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Basket or paper bag
Allows you to carry collected specimens without damage.
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Layers for warmth
Adjust your clothing as weather changes.
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