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The Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau offers a variety of guided walks and hikes on Whistler Mountain. To Book: Phone: 604.938.9242 Email: info@whistlerguides.com Location: The Whistler Alpine Guides office is in The Eagle Lodge, Whistler Town Plaza. 19-4314 Main St., Whistler, BC |
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An exhilarating tour combining glacier hiking with mountain climbing. Negotiate your way across Whistler glacier using crampons and an ice axe to the base of the Via Ferrata route. 'Via Ferrata' is Italian for 'Iron Way' and is an engineered vertical pathway with permanently fixed cables for protection and metal ladder rungs to ease your movement over the rock. This tour is suitable for ages 14 and up. No climbing experience is necessary. 4 hours round trip. Offered daily |
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| Time: 10:30am and 12:30pm Cost: Adult: $129; Youth (18 and under): $109; Family (2 adults, 2 youth): $429 |
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Outfitted with boots, crampons and an ice axe you will learn how to walk using glacier equipment and take a tour around Whistler Glacier. Along the way, you will learn about the formation of glaciers and crevasses and have a chance to play on the ice and snow. This tour is great for people of all ages, abilities, families with children 8 years and up. No experience is necessary. 2.5 hours round trip. Offered daily |
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Time: 10:30am and 1:30pm Cost: Adult: $79; Youth (18 and under): $59; Family (2 adults, 2 youth): $249 |
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One of our most popular tours! Outfitted with boots, crampons, ice axe, harness and rope, your guide will lead you onto the glacier snow and ice atop Whistler Mountain. You will be educated on glaciology and use of equipment in order to ascend the glacier like a mountaineer. Once at the top, enjoy stunning alpine vistas before descending. No experience necessary. This tour is suitable for people of most ages and abilities, families with children 12 years and up. 3.5 hours round trip. Offered daily |
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Time: 10:30am and 2:00pm Cost: Adult: $99; Youth (18 and under): $79; Family (2 adults, 2 youth): $319 |
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Scramble your way up to the top of Whistler Mountain on the newly developed scrambling route. Scrambling combines the use of hand and foot holds on section of the trail, yet is less technical than rock climbing. Once you reach the top, join us for a Rap Jump or take the next step and climb the Via Ferrata. No experience necessary. 3 hours. Offered daily |
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Time: 10:30am and 1:30pm Cost: Adult: $69; Youth (18 and under): $59; Family (2 adults, 2 youth): $229 |
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This very popular half-day tour is designed for individuals or groups looking for a fun filled morning or afternoon of single pitch, top roped climbing. Our experiences guides will set everything up and provide helpful hints along the way. No climbing experience is necessary. 4 hour round trip. Offered daily |
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Time: 8:30am and 1:30pm Cost: Per person: $99; Family (2 adults, 2 youth): $359 |
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Get a glimpse of the spectacular wilderness the Whistler region has to offer on one of our hald0day interpretive hikes. We will guide you through easy to moderate terrain boasting magnificent views of the local mountains, alpine lakes and rugged glaciers. 3-4 hours (round trip). Offered daily |
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Time: 8:30am and 1:30pm Cost: Adult: $89; Youth (18 and under): $69; Family (2 adults, 2 youth): $289. $150 single rate. |
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These hikes start in the valley and can gain up to 1000 metres of elevation, leading you to pristine alpine lakes and through meadows surrounded by snow-covered peaks ad glaciers. There will be several awesome viewing points along the way for photos and a well-deserved rest! With over half a dozen spectacular hikes to choose from you won't be disappointed. 6-8 hours (round trip) Offered daily |
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Time: 8:00am Cost: Adult: $129; Youth (18 and under): 109; Family (2 adults, 2 youth): $429. $249 single rate. |
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Experience the wild side of Whistler Mountain on this classic hike - a must do! Ride the gondolas to the high alpine and venture outside the ski area boundary along Piccolo, Flute and Oboe summits where a 360-degree panorama of glaciated mountains will consume you. Observe alpine meadow flora and wildlife. 6-8 hours (roundtrip). Offered daily |
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Time: 10:00am Cost: Adult: $119; Youth (18 and under): $109; Family (2 adults, 2 youth): $399. $199 single rate. |
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