Whistler
Glacier Ascent
Climb the glacier and enjoy the stunning alpine vistas atop Whistler Mountain!
Whistler Glacier Ascent
CLIMB THE GLACIER AND ENJOY THE STUNNING ALPINE VISTAS ATOP WHISTLER MOUNTAIN!
On the Glacier Ascent Tour, your guide will lead you across glacial snow and ice into the Whistler Bowl. You will be led on a short-roped mountaineering ascent of the alpine bowl – just as the world’s great peaks were traditionally climbed.







What are the Glacier Adventures?

Enjoy the stunning alpine vistas and world-class photo opportunities before descending. This truly is a must-do mountain activity during your visit to Whistler.

The adventures will cover up to 4 km (2.5 miles) of mountain terrain and up to 200 metres of glacier hiking and ascent.

Min Age: 12 yrs
Private: We do sometimes take younger children on Private Tours. Please contact us for more details.
Reviews
The best Glacier Tour ever
I had a great time with our guide April, who's so knowledgeable and entertaining. I took some tours in the past in Alaska, but it was the best for me and I totally recommend this tour to everyone including beginners. We could start from the very basic step on the glacier and never felt too scary because April always pull me and support. It was the very exciting and beautiful tour I've ever had.
mifmyPosted: October 2019 Tripadvisor
A great day at Whistler!
My husband and I went on this morning’s glacier ascent and it was fabulous! Mike, our guide was great, teaching us about mountaineering and explaining carabiners, different mountaineering terms, and belaying. We also enjoyed finding out about Mike’s adventures around Whistler and beyond. It was our first time using crampons but after a few minutes instruction we felt very comfortable on the ice.
HKateh0001Posted: June 2019 Tripadvisor
Terrific afternoon with brilliant guides
We met at 14:40ish and met Maya and Tim who were brilliant guides who dealt wonderfully with a couple of the group very nervous about hiking with crampons across pretty steep ice. They were very flexible with how the group worked and the routes we took and we all got a great experience with some wonderful views that not everybody gets. Back down at base in Whistler just after 6pm. Topped off a great day - thanks so much Maya and Tim.
maybelater18Posted: August 2018 Tripadvisor
Great time!
I had such a great time! My guide was super helpful and informative and the hike was fantastic. The hike was a bit harder than I was expecting but my guide gave me some good tips and we stopped enough that it made the hike easy to complete.
Aido HPosted: August 2018 Tripadvisor

Prepare for your adventure...

Weather Proof Jacket & Pants
The weather in the alpine can change fast we recommend everyone to bring waterproof clothing.

Warm Layers
It can get cold in the alpine (trust us!). Bring some extra layers to stay warm.

Hiking Boots
If you have your own hiking boots…great! If not we have some you can borrow.

Sunscreen & Sun Glasses
It’s a great idea to bring sunglasses & sunscreen. The snow in the alpine makes everything but brighter!

Camera & A smile!
Bring a camera to capture this amazing adventure! If you have a GoPro we have helmets with mounts for you!
Book your next adventure today!

Glacier Ascent (lift ticket not inc):
Lift Ticket not included. Choose this option if you already have a ticket or season pass.

Peak 2 Peak Package (lift ticket inc):
Choose this option if you require a Peak 2 Peak ticket. Before or after you Via Ferrata, spend your downtime exploring the mountain top!
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