COAST MOUNTAIN GUIDES
Coast Mountain Guides offers a variety of guided walks and hikes on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and in the Whistler area.
Travel Advisory - Changes to Summer Operations
THIS ACTIVITY IS UNAVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we have had to reduce our summer operations. As a result, this activity will not be offered during summer 2020.
See our summer operations to find out what’s open.
Guided alpine activities on Blackcomb Mountain including: Blackcomb Discovery Tour, Pure Wilderness day hikes, Eco Glacier Walk - Heeding Global Warming, Glacier Hike – A new way of Hiking, Alpinism – Meet the Mountains, Rock Climbing – Intro Top Roping.
BLACKCOMB DISCOVERY TOUR
New Terrain
Blackcomb Mountain has a very unique alpine eco system that reflects hundreds of years of undisturbed meadows and tarns. This tour will bring you back to the dynamic formation of the Coast Mountains, its geology and glaciology. You will be taught about the alpine flora and fauna of the area, and you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Fitzsimmon Range, Overlord Glacier and the Spearhead.
| DEPARTURE | DIFFICULTY | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Moderate | 5-6 hours (return) |
| ADULT | YOUTH (7-16) | SINGLE ON A TOUR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $129 | $129 | $349 |
DAY HIKES
Pure Wilderness
There is a light whistle in the wind as we reach the crest of our hike. The views open up with an explosion of colors carpeting the landscape. This canvas has a small twist, it changes color and shape at every turn. Our hikes take you through pristine alpine lakes and meadows with views on majestic peaks and glaciers. We offer more than a dozen different alpine hikes: The Musical Bumps, Spearhead Hike, Joffre Lakes and many more. Check with us for our next "Hike du Jour".
| DEPARTURE | DIFFICULTY | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Moderate to Challenging | 6-8 hours (return) |
| ADULT | SINGLE ON A TOUR | |
|---|---|---|
| $149 | $349 |
ECO GLACIER WALK
Heeding Global Warming
Horstman Glacier on Blackcomb Mountain It is quite amazing to think that our glaciers could be gone in less than thirty years! With that in mind, let us bring you on the edge of the Horstman Glacier and instruct you on the importance and the role of the glaciers to our planet. We will strap on a pair of crampons and explore the different features found only on these remarkable geological formations. This experience may change the way you see life on the planet for ever!
| DEPARTURE | DIFFICULTY | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Moderate to Challenging | 4-5 hours (return) |
| PER PERSON | SINGLE ON A TOUR |
FAMILY PASS
(2 Adults And 2 Youths) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| $299 pp | $550 | $915 |
GLACIER HIKE
A New Way of Hiking
Glacier hiking is a unique way to enjoy the mountains and experience how it feels to travel on a thousand year old moving ice river, for a whole day! Equipped with crampons, ice axe, harness and helmet we trek on and forget about the rest of the world. The mountains are all yours.
| DEPARTURE | DIFFICULTY | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Moderate to Challenging | 7 hours (return) |
| PER PERSON | SINGLE ON A TOUR |
FAMILY PASS
(2 Adults And 2 Youths) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| $350 pp | $550 | $1195 |
ALPINISM
Meet the Mountains
The Coast Mountains are home of some of the finest mountaineering in Western Canada. Our knowledge of the area guaranties you the best route selections Whistler region has to offer. Blackcomb Buttress, Wedge Mountain, Joffre Peak and Mount Matier are only a few options to choose from. Join us in a memorable experience of an alpine adventure.
| DEPARTURE | DIFFICULTY | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July to October | Challenging. Previous mountaineering experience an asset | One or Two Days |
ROCK CLIMBING
Intro Top Roping
Squamish, BC is world renowned for its quality and accessibility to all levels of rock Climbing. Join us in the beautiful surrounding of Howe Sound for a memorable day of rock climbing with one of our expert rock guide. Rock Climbing is an outdoor activity no longer reserved for the elite and fit athletes. A great family activity that is accessible to anyone willing to push and overcome their own personal limits, rock climbing as an appeal for its beauty, simplicity and rewarding experience. We share with you expertise on how to climb, rappel, belay, and set up simple anchors for top roping.
| DEPARTURE | DIFFICULTY | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Moderate to Challenging | 6-8 hours (return) |
| PER PERSON | RATIO 3:1 | Ratio 4:1 | SINGLE ON A TOUR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $175 pp | $135 pp | $115 pp | $349 |
Contact Information:
Coast Mountain Guides is located at The Nordic Shop – Across from the TELUS Conference Centre next to Fat Tony's Pizza.
Phone:604-938-9242
Email: info@coastmountainguides.com
Web: www.coastmountainguides.com