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First Tracks Lodge, 2202 Gondola Way, Whistler, B.C.

First Tracks Lodge (FTL), 2201 Gondola Way, Whistler, BC is slope-side on Whistler Mountain at Creekside. These condos are ideal for the buyer who wants a luxury condominium steps away from the ski lift.  In this case, the lift is the eight-passenger Creekside Gondola, which will be ready for the start of the 2022/23 season. Coming out of FTL and walking to a gondola is a great way to get started on your day when the weather conditions are harsh.

Owners in First Tracks Lodge are entitled to join Resort to Resort which allows an owner to exchange a week at another participating resort in Canada, Europe, the USA, Mexico, the Caribbean, and cruises.

Active Listings

With 84 strata lots (condos) at First Tracks Lodge, there are few listings each year. However, there are several floorplans with varying layouts depending on the location within the building.

524 First Tracks Lodge ALP

524 First Tracks Lodge

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1,259 sq. ft.
  • Built 2002
  • $2,497,000 CAD
  • MLS R2936087
  • Listed by Whistler Real Estate Company

View the Active Ski-in/Ski-out Listings posted by all Whistler brokerages. You will also see everything else posted for Whistler ski-in/ski-out real estate on that page. If there is no link, best to check out the property on WhistlerListings.com

Market Update

When starting your initial search for Whistler real estate, it is important to understand the current market conditions. I understand that you may not be ready to contact me. In the meantime, I encourage you to study the sales and listing statistics on the Market Update page on this site. The statistics are compiled by the Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) In addition, the monthly Whistler Real Estate Market Update video is a great way to stay informed.

Location

Just look at the photo gallery below to see the distance from the back of First Tracks Lodge to the gondola. That distance is the main selling feature of FTL. What you don’t see is that First Tracks Lodge is also central to the stores and services of Creekside. From Fresh Tracks Lodge it is an easy walk to the ski and snowboarding (snow) school, guest services, and a ski/board rental and sales equipment store.

Dusty’s is the après bar of choice in this area, which is across the plaza from First Tracks Lodge. There will be some noise at night when the bar empties. In addition, the snow guns, located near the base are operational from the moment it is cold enough to make snow.

For those familiar with Whistler, being further away from Whistler Village is seen as a good decision. However, for those who want to be in the center of the action, nothing will persuade those buyers to consider Creekside.

Location on Whistler Mountain: video

The best way to view the location of First Tracks Lodge is from the Creekside Gondola. This gives you a good sense of the size of the building and its proximity to the Gondola.

Drive to Whistler Village: video

This video will take you on the 5-minute drive from First Tracks Lodge to Whistler Village.

Google Map

The Google Map is beneficial to show you the location of First Tracks Lodge in Creekside and how close it is to all the stores and restaurants in the area. Notice the bus stop where you can commute to and from Whistler Village.

Civic Address Map

Bus Service

When you have had enough quiet time in Whistler Creekside and need the energy of Whistler Village for a while, it is easy to take the bus. The stop is basically outside the front door. Click this link for the bus service site and look for routes 1 and 2, the Whistler Valley connector will take you from Whistler Creekside to Whistler Village.

Location in Creekside: video

This video shows the drive north on Highway 99 and turning right onto Lake Placid Road. Continuing on to First Tracks Lodge.

Creekside Map

Although this is an old map, it is all we have to show the set-up at Creekside. The main players are still in position so the map is still valid.

Photo Gallery

The sun hits the back of FTL from mid-morning to 2 pm. Then it travels around to the front, west-facing side of the building where the pool is located. Skiing the Lower Dave Murray showcases the commanding setting of the building.

First Tracks Lodge at the base of Whistler Mountain

First Tracks Lodge steps from Creekside gondola

First Tracks Lodge steps from Creekside Gondola

First Tracks Lodge views to the west

First Tracks Lodge across from Dusty's

First Tracks Lodge lobby

First Tracks Lodge Fireplace

First Tracks Lodge library

First Tracks Lodge at the base of Whistler Mountain

First Tracks Lodge steps from Creekside gondola

First Tracks Lodge steps from Creekside Gondola

First Tracks Lodge views to the west

First Tracks Lodge across from Dusty's

First Tracks Lodge lobby

First Tracks Lodge Fireplace

First Tracks Lodge library

Ski-in Ski-out Trail

The gondola access is the main reason why First Tracks Lodge on Whistler Mountain is popular for buyers and renters. The eight-passenger gondola takes you up to the six-passenger Red Chair on Whistler Mountain. From the top of the gondola, you can schuss down into Whistler Village or go further up Whistler Mountain via the Red Chair or the Village Gondola.

The door at the back of First Tracks Lodge is the exit from the owner’s ski locker room. The whole building was designed around easy access to the lift, and it shows.

Trail Map

Ski-in Ski-out Access Video

The access to the short path that leads to the Creekside Gondola is through the owners’ ski locker room. Reverse this route to get back to the Lodge.

Google Map Ski Trail

The ski access to and from the Creekside Gondola could not be any easier. The ski and board lockers for owners and a separate locker room for rental guests are at the back steps from the Gondola.

Sales in First Tracks Lodge

Scroll horizontally to view and sort the data: To sort by year sold, click on that heading for a chronological setting. To view the sold price, swipe to the left.

First Tracks Lodge Sales 2000 to Present

The sales of condo apartments in First Tracks Lodge, 2202 Gondola Way, Whistler. Data was imported from the Whistler Listing System. Days on Market (DOM) has been recorded since 2010.
NumberBedroomsBathroomsSize
sq. ft.
Sold
Price
Year
Sold
DOMListing
Broker
3143317343,662,500202472Engel & Völkers Whistler
6182.5315322,90000020242Engel & Völkers Whistler
3242212462,110,0002023539Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5172212812,600,0002023121Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4222212832,450,000202211Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3123315163,550,000202210Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4012212342,655,00020224Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3042212442,910,00020222Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3191.529851,495,000202187Engel & Völkers Whistler
4191.529851,480,0002021204Engel & Völkers Whistler
3133315172,500,000202199Engel & Völkers Whistler
2012212401,865,000202143Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4202212512,175,000202110Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2031.529221,27,5000202118Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2012212331,700,000202144Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2202212331,695,000202179Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4163315902,620,0002021374Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2093315772,035,000202044MacDonald Realty Group Inc.
4023315162,359,00020206Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3051.529471,320,0002020324Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2113315202,210,000202010Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4232212331,790,00020206Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5233316772,450,00020204Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2182.5314862,040,000201938MacDonald Realty Group Inc.
4202212591,570,000201949RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
4202212591,720,000201959Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6182.5314862,090,0002019-6Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3143317382,450,0002019266Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3191.529841,249,00020182Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
5182.52.514861,,800,000201863Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2191.529701,265,00020187Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4012212341,650,00020173RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
6192.5213831,679,00020178Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
11011783750,00020179Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3051.529471,090,000201778Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5182.52.514861,465,00020171Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3202212341,310,00020171Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2051.529221,250,0002017355Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
220221234845,0002016113MacDonald Realty Group Inc.
3191.52984889,00020161Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
417221290944,000201617Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
20711723536,500201690Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3031.52922680,00020169Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3123315091,260,0002015559
423221219750,0002015327RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
3133315171,300,000201594Thornhill Real Estate Group
204221233740,000201539Thornhill Real Estate Group
4124420782,055,00020156Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6192.5213831,000,0002015146Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4191.52992575,0002015153Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2093315771,175,0002015321Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2081.521155625,0002015496Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
1071.521095640,0002014140Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
4134420782,000,000201416Thornhill Real Estate Group
3123315091,055,00020147Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
202331517895,0002014228Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
104221233621,000201338Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
523331676932,0002013495Thornhill Real Estate Group
61711720415,000201372Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
106221330702,5002013313Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6182.531486810,000201211RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
520221252780,0002012196Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4113315441,105,650201147Thornhill Real Estate Group
402331517844,350201142Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
517221290725,0002011112Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
1051.52938525,0002011283Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2133315171,100,0002011111Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
111221232795,0002011222Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
424221264710,0002011427Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
204221233799,0002010Thornhill Real Estate Group
3133315101,200,0002010292Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3031.52922545,0002010Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
61711741595,0002007RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
221221290799,0002007RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
522211283900,0002007Sea to Sky Premier Properties
524221278870,0002007Sea to Sky Premier Properties
4031.52922675,0002007Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
20711720550,0002007Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6243317211,400,0002007Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6163316031,626,5002007Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2143317381,395,0002007Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2191.52970614,5002006RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
2153315171,100,0002006Sea to Sky Premier Properties
5143317381,450,0002006Sutton Group - West Coast Realty
4134420781,950,0002006Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5191.52984618,0002006Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5163315901,380,0002006Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5143317381,430,0002006Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
423221233815,0002006Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2133315171,215,0002006Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5182.531486950,0002005RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
421221290830,0002005RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
520221258840,0002005RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
4153315171,214,0002005Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6182.5314861,160,0002004RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
1081.521086689,0002004RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
4143317381,408,0002004RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
2113315451,339,0002004Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3123315171,100,0002004Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3023315171,080,0002004Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3191.52984670,0002004Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
111221232925,0002004Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
11011783520,0002004Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4031.52922675,0002004Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5143317381,448,0002004Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2143317381,200,0002004Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5163315901,380,0002004Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
61711714539,0002003RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
6243317211,244,0002003Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
420221233827,002003Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
20711720550,0002003Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
417221290830,0002003Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
220221234815,0002003Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2153315171,200,0002003Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4182.531486940,0002003Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2051.52922650,0002003Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2182.531486940,0002003Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2133315171,275,0002002RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
1051.52922590,0002002RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
221221290830,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
517221290820,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6163316031,550,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
204221233770,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3031.52922610,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3051.52940638,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3143317381,500,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4134420781,886,5002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
422221290765,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
104221233735,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3191.52984620,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
61711714450,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3123315171,312,5002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2051.52922620,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3113315421,310,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6192.521395875,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
1071.501044595,0002002Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
324201278625,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5182.531486736,2502001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2123015171,050,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4113015441,225,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2143317381,150,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
106201290630,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6154020441,700,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3191.52984520,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
421221290665,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4182.531486755,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3182.501486740,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
304201234670,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
223201234610,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3113315421,100,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5163315901,225,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
302331517870,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
1032.501270685,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5191.50985540,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4031.52922560,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6192.521395775,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
30610745375,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
301201234625,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
401221233650,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
11011783365,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2093015771,025,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2081.501137585,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3031.52922545,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2153315171,025,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3123315171,00,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4153315171,125,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4191.50985530,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
320201234635,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
321201290650,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
1051.52922525,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6163316031,300,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2051.52922535,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
522201283685,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2191.52970510,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2182.531486725,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
323201234625,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5153015171,175,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
624331721995,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
202331517850,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2113315451,050,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2103317041,025,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
520221258670,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
111221232750,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4134420781,700,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
61711714390,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
201201234605,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3153015171,075,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2133315171,050,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
20711720350,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4163015931,175,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4023015178950002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
224221278610,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
422221290665,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
417221290660,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
420221233650,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
2031.50922535,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6182.531486760,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
104221233630,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
424201278640,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
524201278660,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
6144023942,140,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
221221290635,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4124020441,700,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
222201290635,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3133015171,100,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
517221290685,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
112301517995,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
220221234620,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
52110714380,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
523301704995,002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
4143317381,250,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
1071.501044535,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
206201284645,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3143317381,200,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
204221233645,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
423221233640,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
1081.521086545,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
3051.52940550,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
322201290650,0002001Whistler Real Estate Company Limited
5143317381,300,0002000Whistler Real Estate Company Limited

Comparable Sales

To view the comparable Sales of Ski-in/Ski-out Condos (Sales: Condos) page on this site. Comparable properties are deemed to be those condos that buyers would consider when deciding to purchase. Otherwise known as a competitive set.

Revenue

The revenue generated in First Tracks Lodge is pooled and after a variety of expenses, distributed to the owners based on their unit’s Interest Upon Destruction (IUD) rating. Click the following link for FAQ’s on Lodging Ovations.

Lodging Ovations provides an excellent service to owners who want to rent out their property and totally take care of all aspects of managing the unit. You must use Lodging Ovations as your rental management company if you rent out your First Tracks Lodge suite, you cannot do it yourself. Lodging Ovations spends a lot of marketing money to ensure a seamless rental service, so the message to the public must be clear.

Rates

View First Tracks Lodge’s Nightly Rental Rates and see what a luxury condominium hotel generates in Whistler Creek. 

Rental Pool

If you decide to have your property in the rental pool, the revenues from every condo are combined, and then divided up based on a pre-determined formula for sharing the profits. When you are not occupying your condo, it must be in the rental pool. However, you can pull your condo out of the rental pool completely.

  • There is an obligatory rental management company for this property. It is called Lodging Ovations.
  • If you want to market your own condo and self-manage your rentals, First Tracks Lodge is not for you.
  • All revenue is pooled.
  • When you are not using your condo, and you are in the rental pool, your condo must be available for rental.
  • The owner or invitee (not a paying guest) may use the condo at any time provided the owner reserves the condo at least 90 days in advance of the summer or winter season or subject to availability. If you want to stay in your condo and you have not given enough notice, you may not be able to do so without a fee being charged to you. 
  • Should you decide that you do not want to be in the rental pool, you can renovate your condo to your own taste. However, once your condo returns to the rental pool it must conform to the existing rental standards.

Strata

Built in 2002 First Tracks Lodge is a 6-story concrete building that was constructed above a 2-level underground, concrete parking structure. The condo floor plans (below) are as follows:

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bedroom & den
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms & den
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 bedrooms

Site Plans

These site plans were taken from the developer’s presentation. It is always prudent to check the unit number against the strata plan.

First Tracks Lodge building site plan floor 1

First Tracks Lodge building site plan floor 2

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First Tracks Lodge building site plan floor 5

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First Tracks Lodge building site plan floor 3

First Tracks Lodge building site plan floor 4

First Tracks Lodge building site plan floor 5

First Tracks Lodge building site plan floor 6

First Tracks Lodge building site plan floor 7

Directory of Building

Building site with floor plan type You will need this pdf to see the location of each floor plan in the building as seen below.

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Floor Plans

FTL has 1-4 bedroom suites, 84 units, and is zoned for nightly rental. There are 2 units designed to accommodate wheelchairs.

One bedroom floor plans

One bedroom and den floor plans

Two bedroom floor plans

Two bedroom and den floor plans

Three bedroom floor plans

Four bedroom floor plans with corresponding site plan

Strata Plan

Click the following link for the Registered Strata Plan BC104. This document is where the listing agent will verify the size of the unit for sale.

Amenities

  • outdoor swimming pool
  • outdoor hot tubs
  • fitness room
  • ski/board owner locker
  • ski/board guest locker
  • front desk
  • rental management company
  • lobby
  • social areas
  • EV charging stations
  • bike storage

Front Desk/Rental Management Company

The front desk for First Tracks Lodge is located over at Legends, which is a neighboring Lodging Ovations managed property. The front desk will help you with everything you need as an owner, and the staff provides good service to the guests. First Tracks Lodge has an on-site Manager, Owner Guest Experience to assist you and your guests with any requests.

Lodging Ovations is a professionally run company and they provide an excellent service. For those investors who want a hands-off investment consider buying a condo in First Tracks Lodge.

Fees

These fees are also outlined in the strata documents. The following fees are included, but are not limited to your monthly strata fee:

  • Gas for the fireplace, plus cable and internet. (Note: Electricity is metered for each unit so it is an additional cost to the owner)
  • Propane and electricity charges for the common property recreational areas and the lobby
  • Pool and spa repairs, seasonal decorations, security, elevator, fire safety, window cleaning landscaping, and snow removal.
  • Insurance: The strata insures the building, common property, and limited common property, to which your strata fee contributes. Each purchaser will be responsible for buying insurance to cover the fixtures, furniture, equipment, and other personal property installed or placed in their condo, and for obtaining third-party liability insurance for their condo.
  • Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E): Keep in mind that you are paying a portion of your strata fees to this FF&E fund. This fund is in place to ensure that the condo looks good to renters. If you use your condo and damage any of the FF&E, you may be asked to finance the replacement of said items before the condo goes back into the rental pool.
  • When you look at the monthly strata fee, it is almost double what you would see in a lot of other ski-in ski-out properties. There is a valid reason for this: First Tracks Lodge has been proactive, since it was constructed, in building up a large contingency fund and a capital fund for future projects. To date, the strata have never had to impose any special levies for additional work or emergency repairs. I think this speaks volumes about how well-run the strata has been.

Pets

Owner’s dogs are allowed: no more than two dogs or three cats, or one dog and one cat. If you are in the rental pool there is a cleaning fee after your dog leaves and the next guest arrives. If you are not in the rental pool, you can do what you wish.

Parking

The parking is identified in the Registered Strata Plan. Owners of one bedroom, and one bedroom & den are entitled to one parking spot. Owners of two, three, and four-bedroom condos are entitled to two parking spaces. Please note, owners who have their condo in the rental program, cannot use their parking spot unless they are staying in their unit. Each parking spot associated with a condo in the rental pool must be available for the guest. 

From the developer’s plans below you will note that the parking looks assigned. It is always wise to check the parking stall against the strata plan and Form B.

Storage: skis, boards, and bikes

Extra-large owner storage lockers are 3ft wide x 5ft deep x 8 ft high. These lockers are separate from the guest ski lockers. There is even a separate exit for owners from the ski locker room to the base of Whistler Mountain. The Lodge boasts an impressive lobby that offers a concierge service, a year-round outdoor pool, and two year-round hot tubs. In addition, there is a fully equipped exercise gym, an owner ski or board locker, bike storage, and underground parking. There is a large BBQ area on the pool and hot tub deck area.

In-suite locker: Each condo has an in-suite storage locker which the owner will be entitled to use year-round. Access to the in-suite locker will be permitted only when the owner is actually occupying the condo.

Owner locker: There is a secure room on the main floor with direct access to the mountain. This room contains one storage locker for each residential lot (condo). These lockers are for the use of the owners only. Each of these lockers is approximately 3 x 5 x 8 feet and were intended to accommodate bikes, skis and boards, and golf club storage. The Bylaws of the Strata Corporation provide that each condo owner will be entitled to use this locker whether or not they are staying in their condo.

Guest Ski and Board Storage: There is a separate, secure room on the main floor that contains 84 lockers. This is for the use of guests while they are renting the condo.

Bike Storage: For guests, there is storage on the main floor for approximately 30 bikes. On P2 there is storage for another 30 bikes. This is important as Whistler Mountain at Creekside has the capacity to upload bikes on the gondola. In addition, the trails have been expanded on Whistler Mountain to encourage uploading from Creekside.

Zoning

First Tracks Lodge is zoned for Tourist Accommodation meaning that if you wish you can rent out your property on a nightly basis. Restrictions apply and are outlined on this page.

Questions

FAQ

Is First Tracks Lodge ski-in ski-out?

Yes. The back of First Tracks Lodge (FTL) where the ski storage lockers are located, is positioned to be steps from the Creekside Gondola. First-Tracks-Lodge-ski-in-ski-out-trail

What is the zoning at First Tracks Lodge?

The property is residential with the option of renting the property out nightly. This is termed, zoned for nightly rental.

Do I have to rent out my First Tracks Lodge condo all the time?

No. Owners decide when to participate in the rental pool however, they must decide this many months out before the start of each season.

Are there rental restrictions at First Tracks Lodge?

Owners participate in the rental pool or they do not. If they do, then the condo is automatically in the rental pool when the owner is not staying in their condo.

How does the rental pool work at First Tracks Lodge

Many months out from the start of the season, owners block off their usage on a calendar. That allows the rental management company to rent out the condo the rest of the time.

How does pooled revenue work?

All revenue earned in the building is pooled. The net revenue is divided up based on a pre-determined (before being built) calculation of what share each strata lot is entitled to.

Can First Tracks Lodge be my principal residence?

Yes. It is the owner’s choice as to whether to put their property into the rental pool.

Can I renovate my First Tracks Lodge condo?

Yes, only if the owner does not participate at any time in the rental pool. The rental pool requires each condo to have its standard decor package in place.

Are owners allowed pets at First Tracks Lodge?

Yes. Owner’s dogs are allowed: no more than two dogs or three cats, or one dog and one cat. Always check the most recent bylaws.

Do the First Tracks Lodge condos have their own washer dryer?

Yes. Each condo floor plan has a stackable washer dryer.

Next Steps

Buying real estate in Whistler, whether ski-in/ski-out or not, is a smooth process when working with an experienced Whistler real estate agent who follows the rules. Everything in real estate, except for writing the contract and the negotiation is a process. Experienced realtor, and skilled negotiator, Marion Anderson will work with you directly from start to finish. No assistants are involved.

Representation

Explaining Representation to a Buyer or Seller at the first introduction is a mandatory requirement. Since there is no dual agency in BC the Disclosure of Representation in Trading Services Form (DORTS) is essential for the Buyer or Seller to understand what their designated agent’s obligation is to them. DORTS binds the agent to the client but does not bind the client to the agent. In addition, Home Buyer Recission Period (HBRP) would be discussed at that time.

If you think I would be a good fit to work with you and your family, and you are not already working with a Whistler realtor, please contact me. My name is Marion Anderson, and I help people buy real estate in Whistler.

Marion

Marion Anderson Personal Real Estate Corporation
Sutton Group-West Coast Realty, Whistler
marion@marionanderson.com (604) 938-3885