Enjoy awesome backcountry skiing or splitboarding near the Whistler Blackcomb ski area with the safety of a professional, local guide. Start the morning on the gondola to access the backcountry, then leave those lift lines behind. Fresh powder and gorgeous views are within your reach! This is a must-do activity on your Whistler winter vacation!
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Whistler Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding lasts about 8 hours.
Prices start at $645 per person for this Whistler experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is RMU Whistler is located in the Upper Village, near the Blackcomb Gondola and across from Milestone's restaurant. Please meet your guide on the patio of RMU. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in JA, EN, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 42 verified reviews; it is run by Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures.
Did my AST 1 with MSAA and it was a blast!! Adrian was a great guide and made sure we were all safe, as well as showing us some great lines! Would recommend for sure.
Thanks for the great review. We’re stoked to hear you had such a fun AST 1 and that Adrian made the days both safe and memorable. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back out there again!
My partner and I joined the 2-day Glacier and Crevasse Rescue Course which was facilitated by Kurt. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Kurt was a fantastic instructor and guide with great knowledge. I found the course engaging, hands-on, mentally stimulating, and left wanting to learn more! Thank you MSAA
We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with Kurt on your Crevasse Rescue course. We will pass on your kind words.
Great experience, highly recommend! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Me and my buddy had a great time and will be back!
Thank you for the kind words, we are glad you and your buddy had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you back out with us again soon.
This is for advanced skiers with multi-day winter camping experience. Three long days with extensive multiple climbs and descents. The Spearhead Traverse is definitely world class. Jason Budd is a professional guide always adapting to the group, weather and snow conditions. He initiated key adaptions at steep transitions and introduced equipment adjustments to suit both skiers and split-boarders in location specific situations. He also did individual specific training to help balance out the groups capability. Can't say it was easy, but I definitely will not forget it!
Thank you for the incredible review! We're thrilled you had such a memorable experience on the Spearhead Traverse. Jason’s adaptability and attention to individual needs truly set the standard. Challenging, yes—but unforgettable is exactly what we aim for! Thanks for trusting MSAA for this trip Stephen
Company was great! The instructor was very knowledgeable and took the time to help everyone. Definitely would take another course with them.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re happy to hear you had a great experience and that your instructor provided the support and knowledge to make the course enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another course in the future!
What a fabulous mountain and experience. The Canadian folks are very nice and the skiing is some of the best in the world.
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the world-class skiing. It’s always wonderful to hear how much our guests appreciate the warmth and hospitality of the Canadian mountains. We hope to see you back on the slopes soon!
I did an avalanche refresher course with Elodie. She was so passionate, fun, and informative, and even followed up with additional resources by email. It's wonderful to learn from someone who is so keen and excited. Thank you!
Thanks for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the avalanche refresher course with Elodie. Her passion and enthusiasm really shine through, and it’s great you found the experience both fun and informative. We hope to see you again soon!
Elodie and Ollie were great, experienced and fun teachers for AST1. They were able to easily explain how to apply the principles of safe travel in the backcountry to real examples and take us on a great day two in the snow.
We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with Elodie and Ollie during AST1! It's wonderful that they were able to effectively convey the principles of safe backcountry travel and make the learning experience enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to have great adventures in the snow!
It was amazing. We learned how to showel and found beacon under the snowpack. Even though the conditions was really bad and the snow was icy, we had a really good time with MSAA
Thanks for your review! We're glad to hear you had an amazing time learning essential skills like shoveling and beacon searching under challenging snow conditions. It's great that you enjoyed the experience with MSAA despite the tough conditions. Stay safe and keep enjoying your outdoor adventures!
Incredible AST 1+ course! Learned more and experienced more than I would have expected. My guide Élodie Brousseau -Gaumond was excellent and made it such a fun experience.
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our AST 1+ course incredible and had a positive experience with your guide, Élodie. We strive to provide valuable and enjoyable learning experiences, and it's rewarding to know that we exceeded your expectations.
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