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      • Squamish Via Ferrata
      • Whistler Via Ferrata
      • Shannon Falls Rappelling
      • Whistler Sky Walk
      • Glacier Glissading
      • Glacier Discovery
      • Hiking
    • Courses
      • Intro to Outdoor Rock
      • Trad & Progression
      • Multi-Pitch & Rock Rescue
      • Private Rock Instruction
      • Mountain Navigation
      • Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
      • Intro to Basic Mountaineering
      • Intro to Alpine Rock
      • Private Moutaineering Instruction
    • Guiding
      • Rock Taster
      • Star Chek
      • Conquer the Chief
      • Mt Habrich
      • Sky Pilot
      • Blackcomb Buttress
      • Tantalus Alpinism
    • Kids Camps
      • Whistler Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Squamish Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Squamish Climbing & Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Teen Climbing (13yrs – 16yrs)
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  • Via Ferrata
    • Whistler Via Ferrata
    • Squamish Via Ferrata
    • Whistler Sky Walk
  • Summer
    • Adventures
      • Squamish Via Ferrata
      • Whistler Via Ferrata
      • Shannon Falls Rappelling
      • Whistler Sky Walk
      • Glacier Glissading
      • Glacier Discovery
      • Hiking
    • Courses
      • Intro to Outdoor Rock
      • Trad & Progression
      • Multi-Pitch & Rock Rescue
      • Private Rock Instruction
      • Mountain Navigation
      • Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
      • Intro to Basic Mountaineering
      • Intro to Alpine Rock
      • Private Moutaineering Instruction
    • Guiding
      • Rock Taster
      • Star Chek
      • Conquer the Chief
      • Mt Habrich
      • Sky Pilot
      • Blackcomb Buttress
      • Tantalus Alpinism
    • Kids Camps
      • Whistler Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Squamish Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Squamish Climbing & Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Teen Climbing (13yrs – 16yrs)
      • Spring Break (7yrs – 12yrs)
    • First Aid
      • Wilderness First Aid (20hrs)
      • Wilderness Advanced First Aid (40hrs)
      • Wilderness First Responder (80hrs)
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      • Guided Backcountry Clinic
      • Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
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      • Powder Punch Card
      • Guided Backcountry Skiing
      • Heli-Accessed Touring
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      • Multi-Day Touring
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      • Squamish Via Ferrata
      • Snowshoeing
      • Ice Climbing
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    • Whistler Via Ferrata
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    • Whistler Sky Walk
  • Summer
    • Adventures
      • Squamish Via Ferrata
      • Whistler Via Ferrata
      • Shannon Falls Rappelling
      • Whistler Sky Walk
      • Glacier Glissading
      • Glacier Discovery
      • Hiking
    • Courses
      • Intro to Outdoor Rock
      • Trad & Progression
      • Multi-Pitch & Rock Rescue
      • Private Rock Instruction
      • Mountain Navigation
      • Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
      • Intro to Basic Mountaineering
      • Intro to Alpine Rock
      • Private Moutaineering Instruction
    • Guiding
      • Rock Taster
      • Star Chek
      • Conquer the Chief
      • Mt Habrich
      • Sky Pilot
      • Blackcomb Buttress
      • Tantalus Alpinism
    • Kids Camps
      • Whistler Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Squamish Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Squamish Climbing & Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Teen Climbing (13yrs – 16yrs)
      • Spring Break (7yrs – 12yrs)
    • First Aid
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      • AST 1
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      • Intro to Backcountry
      • Guided Backcountry Clinic
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      • Guided Backcountry Skiing
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      • Squamish Via Ferrata
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    • Whistler Via Ferrata
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  • Summer
    • Adventures
      • Squamish Via Ferrata
      • Whistler Via Ferrata
      • Shannon Falls Rappelling
      • Whistler Sky Walk
      • Glacier Glissading
      • Glacier Discovery
      • Hiking
    • Courses
      • Intro to Outdoor Rock
      • Trad & Progression
      • Multi-Pitch & Rock Rescue
      • Private Rock Instruction
      • Mountain Navigation
      • Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
      • Intro to Basic Mountaineering
      • Intro to Alpine Rock
      • Private Moutaineering Instruction
    • Guiding
      • Rock Taster
      • Star Chek
      • Conquer the Chief
      • Mt Habrich
      • Sky Pilot
      • Blackcomb Buttress
      • Tantalus Alpinism
    • Kids Camps
      • Whistler Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Squamish Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Squamish Climbing & Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Teen Climbing (13yrs – 16yrs)
      • Spring Break (7yrs – 12yrs)
    • First Aid
      • Wilderness First Aid (20hrs)
      • Wilderness Advanced First Aid (40hrs)
      • Wilderness First Responder (80hrs)
      • WFR Recertification
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      • Hut Based AST 2
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      • Guided Backcountry Skiing
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      • Shannon Falls Rappelling
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      • Glacier Glissading
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    • Courses
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      • Trad & Progression
      • Multi-Pitch & Rock Rescue
      • Private Rock Instruction
      • Mountain Navigation
      • Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
      • Intro to Basic Mountaineering
      • Intro to Alpine Rock
      • Private Moutaineering Instruction
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      • Rock Taster
      • Star Chek
      • Conquer the Chief
      • Mt Habrich
      • Sky Pilot
      • Blackcomb Buttress
      • Tantalus Alpinism
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      • Whistler Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
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      • Squamish Climbing & Adventure (7yrs – 12yrs)
      • Teen Climbing (13yrs – 16yrs)
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Read more about the article 5 Reasons to try Via Ferrata
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5 Reasons to try Via Ferrata

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:July 28, 2018
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Click here for all of our rock climbing activities: Summer has been poking her head out quite a bit recently in British Columbia, which means that hiking and climbing season…

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Read more about the article An Ode to the Glacier Walk

An Ode to the Glacier Walk

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:July 25, 2018
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Hiking through the mountains of British Columbia, sooner or later you'll need to cross a glacier. These ancient remnants of our last ice age elicit both awe and curiosity and…

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Read more about the article Best Rock Climbing Spots in Vancouver and Sea to Sky
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Best Rock Climbing Spots in Vancouver and Sea to Sky

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:July 13, 2018
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With climbing season in full swing, there's no better time to start checking off routes on your rock climbing To-Do list. And as much as we're fans of frequenting our…

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Read more about the article My First Day on Skins: Beginner Ski Touring Experience

My First Day on Skins: Beginner Ski Touring Experience

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  • Post published:November 7, 2017
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No one forgets their first ski touring experience. There's a realization that no, you don't actually need a chair lift to ski powder. There are some things to learn, however.…

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Read more about the article Getting the Most Out of Spring Mountain Multi-sport

Getting the Most Out of Spring Mountain Multi-sport

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:March 29, 2017
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The rapid approach of spring in a mountain town is a strange dichotomy. On one hand, people are ready for warmth and a return to their favourite lakes and trails…

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8 Benefits of Hiring a Backcountry Ski Guide

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:February 20, 2017
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Skiing in the backcountry is awesome. There's way less tracks, it's a great workout and there's no real noise except your own. But the best thing? It's free. Even though…

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An Alternative Peak Experience with Whistler Via Ferrata

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:June 8, 2016
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Sightseeing is officially open on Whistler Mountain. Plenty of people heading up to the alpine to ride the Peak 2 Peak gondola and witness winter's melting snow blanket. The white…

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Backcountry Group Dynamics: Making it Work

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:March 25, 2016
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An often overlooked, but extremely important factor in any ski trip, is backcountry group dynamics. Last week the Whistler Museum hosted a talk as part of its Speaker Series titled…

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Skiing the Duffey – Mt. Melvin in a day

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:March 4, 2016
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Scratching the exploratory itch is what drives a lot of backcountry travelers. Some of the most memorable adventures begin by pouring over topographical maps and Google Earth imagery on the…

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Share Shed: Creating easier access to adventure

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:January 22, 2016
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Have you ever wanted to try an outdoor activity but couldn't because you weren't equipped? Purchasing and renting outdoor gear isn't cheap and remains one of the tallest barriers to…

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