Located in the main Whistler Village just off the stroll near The Keg and Fanatyk Co.
Description
A day of swinging axes and kicking crampons on beautiful blue ice! Whether you have years of ice climbing experience or have never climbed before this tour is for you!
Beginners: First time climbers will be introduced to ice climbing at a smaller, easier wall. It’s a surprisingly simple activity that any moderately fit person can enjoy.
Intermediate to Advanced: More experienced climbers will be guided up the finest ice climbs matching their ability, and all under the direct supervision of a professional ACMG guide. We also have *multi-pitch ice route and *multi-day ice trip options.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:30 AM
Season
Starts Dec 13
Adult (ages 19–70)
$263
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.
Tour Options
Per Person No Tickets
Not including lift tickets: No Lift Ticket. Choose this option if you already have a ticket or season pass/epic pass.
Per Person Inc Lift Ticket
Including Lift Ticket: Choose this option if you require a lift ticket.
Private Group from 1 - 4
Private Group No Lift Tickets: Lift Tickets will be added after the booking has been completed.
Itinerary
Whistler Blackcomb
420 min
Locations and date availability are weather and temperature dependent and may require transportation or ski hill access at extra cost. To climb on Blackcomb you must be at least an intermediate skier or snowboarder to access the climbing site. Off-resort locations are available that do not require skiing. Please inquire at time of booking.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Guided tour
Ice Climbing Equipment
Not included
Lunch, snacks, beverages
Gratuity/tip for your guide
Hotel pick-up
Parking lot fees
Rental gear (skis or splitboard, boots, poles, backpack, etc.)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A moderate level of fitness is required.
A maximum of 4 people per guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
All participants MUST be strong blue/intermediate level skiers or snowboarders.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Minimum age is 15 years.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ice Climbing Experience take?
Ice Climbing Experience lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Ice Climbing Experience cost?
Prices start at $263 per person for this Whistler experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ice Climbing Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
Can I cancel Ice Climbing Experience for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Located in the main Whistler Village just off the stroll near The Keg and Fanatyk Co. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Ice Climbing Experience offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 4 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Ice Climbing Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Destination669828
February 24, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Epic Day Ice Climbing with our guide Eric & MSA
What an amazing experience, our guide Eric was so easy going and helpful. We were pretty nervous going in as we didn't have much experience, luckily it was just myself and my brother and nobody else besides our guide. It was a spectacular day and we made our way up to the peak and then boarded down the beautiful glacier to a breathtaking ice rock.
Eric showed us the basics and then let us have fun, we tried several different variations with the same rope so we were constantly challenged. I will definitely be back again!
Thanks!
Operator response
We're so stoked you had a great time with Eric! We look forward to seeing you in the future.
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I51FPjackh
February 16, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Mountain skills Academy as a first rate group of professional instructors
Mountain skills Academy as a first rate group of professional instructors
This is my second year returning to work with mountain skills Academy and Eric
Eric took my children ice climbing for the day in the back country they had a phenomenal time and haven’t stopped talking about it yet
It should say a lot that I was willing to let Eric take my children into the back country
I trust Eric 100% even doing high risk adventure sports in remote environments
Every program we have done including helicopter operations has been professional safe and incredibly fun
I generally don’t leave reviews like this but if you’re wondering who do you use for these type of activities look no further
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samuelcZ2547UM
February 5, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome
Would 15000% do this again.
Eric was awesome and we had the best day. So much harder than I originally thought but this made it so much more worth it.
Thank you
Operator response
Hi Samuel,
Thank you for your review and we are glad to hear you had a great time on our ice climbing tour! We hope to welcome you back onto another tour soon with MSAA.
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Fiona_Leung_AUS
February 5, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
We had the greatest time thanks to Eric!
Eric was such an experienced tour guide. It was just my partner and I in the tour, so we had plenty of time to climb and perfect our techniques. Eric was very patient and helpful and we have learned so much! Will definitely recommend :)
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words, Fiona. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us—and we agree, Eric is a great guide! We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to inviting you on another tour in the future!
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