MOUNTAIN SKILLS ACADEMY & ADVENTURES

Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures offers a variety of guided walks and hikes on Whistler Mountain, as well as rock climbing and glacier tours.

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VIA FERRATA

Whistler’s ultimate mountaintop adventure! Challenge yourself to climb up a vertical pathway of steel rungs to the peak of Whistler Mountain. “Via Ferrata” is Italian for “Iron Way” and is a route with ladder-like rungs permanently fixed to the rock. You are securely harnessed to steel safety cables while you climb to the top of Whistler Peak! No climbing experience is needed, just moderate fitness. This is our top-rated tour. Don't miss it!
  • 4 hours round trip
  • Offered daily
Departure Difficulty Duration
9:00am & 1:00pm
Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure
 Moderate to Challenging
4 hrs round trip
From the Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures mountaintop office 
ADULT (19+) YOUTH (12 -18) PRIVATE GROUP (UP TO 6 PEOPLE)
$169 $149 $849

Tour runs rain or shine. Please note a gondola sightseeing pass or a peak to peak 360 pass is required for this tour. Gondola pass is not included in the price. 

GLACIER DISCOVERY

Witness the beauty of the 10 000 year old Whistler Glacier before it retreats forever. 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 and abilities. No experience necessary.
  • 2 hours round trip
  • Offered daily
Departure Difficulty Duration
9:00am & 2:00pm
Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure
 Easy
2 hrs round trip
From the Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures mountaintop office 
ADULT (19+) YOUTH (8 -18) PRIVATE GROUP (UP TO 6 PEOPLE)
$119 $99 $599

Tour runs rain or shine. Please note a gondola sightseeing pass or a peak to peak 360 pass is required for this tour. Gondola pass is not included in the price. 

GLACIER GLISSADING ADVENTURE

Glacier Glissading is an interpretive glacier adventure like no other! Experience the most memorable and uniquely Canadian activity one can enjoy in the mountains. Glacier Glissading is the thrill of sliding down slippery glacier snow in the summer, combined with an interpretive discovery of a 10 000+ year old glacier. A must do! 
  • 2.5 -3 hours round trip
  • Offered daily
Departure Difficulty Duration
9:00am & 2:00pm
 Easy to Moderate
2.5 - 3 hrs round trip
From Whistler Village or the Mountain Skills Academy mountaintop office 
ADULT (19+) YOUTH (8 -18) PRIVATE GROUP (UP TO 6 PEOPLE)
$139 $129 $699

All glacier travel equipment is included (hiking boots, helmet and ice axe) Tour runs rain or shine. Please note a gondola sightseeing pass or a PEAK to PEAK 360 pass is required for this tour. Gondola pass is not included in the price.

GLACIER ASCENT

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.
  • 3-3.5 hours round trip
  • Offered daily
Departure Difficulty Duration
9:00am & 1:00pm
Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure
 Moderate
3-3.5 hrs round trip
From the Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures mountaintop office 
ADULT (19+) YOUTH (12 -18) PRIVATE GROUP (UP TO 6 PEOPLE)
$169 $149 $849

Tour runs rain or shine. Please note a gondola sightseeing pass or a peak to peak 360 pass is required for this tour. Gondola pass is not included in the price. 

ROCK CLIMBING TOUR

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 hours round trip
  • Offered daily
Departure Difficulty Duration
Half day: 8:30am & 1:00pm
 Moderate
4 hrs round trip
From Whistler Village
2+ PEOPLE (12 or Older) PRIVATE GROUP (UP TO 6 PEOPLE)
Half Day $139 $599

All climbing equipment is included. Transportation is not included.

WILDERNESS HIKE

Get a glimpse of the spectacular wilderness the Whistler region has to offer on one of our half-day interpretive hikes. We will guide you through easy to moderate terrain boasting magnificent views of the local mountains, alpine lakes and rugged glaciers.
  • 4 hours round trip
  • Offered daily
Departure Difficulty Duration
8:30am & 1:30pm
 Easy to Moderate
3 - 4 hrs round trip
From Whistler Village or the Mountain Skills Academy mountaintop office
2+ PEOPLE 1 PERSON ONLY CHILD (8 - 12)  PRIVATE GROUP (1 TO 6 PEOPLE)
$129 each $249 $99  $549

Hiking poles and day pack are included. Transportation is not included.

 

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REGISTRATION AND RESERVATIONS

Advance registration is required for all programs. Registration can be made by phone, email or in person by stopping by our office. A credit card or prepayment is required to confirm and guarantee all bookings. Space will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
 
Mountain Skills Academy and Adventures is located at 207B - 4368 Main Street, Whistler.

 

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received within 3 days of booked tour and no shows will be charged full tour price. All prices quoted in CDN funds and include TAX Prices subject to change.

Please Note: a lift ticket is required for all mountain top activities.


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