Overview
Feel the exhilaration of climbing to the top of Whistler Peak with the safety of a professional guide and specialised climbing equipment. Enjoy this unique half-day adventure ascending a gorgeous route high above Whistler. This tour takes up to 4 hours the route covers roughly 4 km (2.5 miles) of mountain terrain and 260 meters (850 feet) of elevation gain.
What you will be doing
At the top of the gondola, the guide will outfit you with a harness and helmet. The group then hikes for 30-45 minutes across the base of the glacier.
There is a small scrambling section before we clip into the safety cables and begin climbing up. Step and grab onto the rungs to climb up. At halfway up, we stop for water, snacks and photos. Then we continue climbing up the peak of Whistler Mountain.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Whistler, BC V8E, Canada
🗺️ Instructions: 9:00: Garbanzo Bike & Bean Patio, opposite Whistler Village Gondola 13:30: Whistler Mountaintop Office
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Moderate fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Min Age: 12 yrs
Guests must be a minimum of 16yrs old to climb without a guardian
All minors (19yrs & under) require a guardian's signature on their waiver
Bring a camera to capture this amazing adventure! If you have a GoPro we have helmets with mounts for you!
Lift ticket is included in this package.
Inclusion ✅
Instructor
Exclusion ❌
Water
Snack
Pick up and drop off transport
Gratuities
About your host
Mountain Skills Academy & AdventuresSince 1991 we have been specialists in the mountain disciplines of Backcountry Skiing, Rock climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Hiking, Mountain Safety and Mountain Adventures. We are proud of our good reputation and of the true expertise we provide. Owned and operated by seasoned IFMGA/ACMG certified Mountain Guides, we are genuine mountain professionals committed to the pursuit of excellence in all the mountain endeavours we provide. After over 20 years spending time in the mountains with our clients, we are proud to say we uphold an impeccable safety record.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.