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.
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!
Starting at
$169 CAD
$127 USD
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.
Starting at
$119 CAD
$90 USD
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.
Starting at
$169 CAD
$127 USD
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.
Starting at
$99 CAD
$75 USD
Whistler Alpine 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.
Starting at
$109 CAD
$82 USD
Whistler Sky Walk
This summer, take a walk on the snow and ice atop Whistler Mountain and take in the natural landscape sculpted by ancient ice! Along the way, you will travel back 10,000 years to learn about the formation of the Coast Mountains glaciers.
After the gondola ride to the top of Whistler Mountain, the guide will give you a helmet and harness to wear. The group hikes and when we arrive at the cabled portion of the tour everyone clips into the safety cable so we can all enjoy the amazing views high above Whistler. The hike gradually continues up along the cliff edge and crosses small bridges and ramps.
Starting at
$119 CAD
$90 USD
REGISTRATION AND RESERVATIONS
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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