Have you thought of trying backcountry skiing or snowboarding on your next ski vacation? Get away from the crowds on Whistler Mountain and into the peace and beauty just beyond the boundary lines. Spend a full day with the safety of one of our professional guides and learn the basics of the backcountry. No backcountry experience is required. You'll be getting into some gorgeous untracked snow!
We go out and explore the backcountry just outside the ski resort on skis and snowboards. It's a great day to get a taste of the fresh snow away from the crowds.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Whistler Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $158 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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Located in the Upper Village, near the Blackcomb Gondola, opposite Milestones restaurant. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in JA, EN, FR, ES.
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 23 verified reviews; it is run by Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures.
Had a great experience with MSAA during the intro to backcountry Skiing program, would highly recommend to anyone looking to get into backcountry ski/splitboard.
Thanks for joining us, we are glad you had a great experience on the Intro to Backcountry program and appreciate the recommendation.
Elodie was a great teacher and guide. Lots of good learning and lots of laughs! We had a ton of snow and were able to get some great turns and good practice on life saving skills.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had an amazing time with Elodie—her bubbly personality and enthusiasm always make for an unforgettable experience. It sounds like you got the perfect mix of great snow, educational practice, and good vibes! We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you out there again soon!
Adrian made the classroom / outdoor session as enjoyable as possible, would definitely recommend using these guys if it’s something you’re interested in getting in to. Will be booking more courses through MSAA to progress in the backcountry.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Adrian made both the classroom and outdoor sessions enjoyable for you. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re excited to have you join us for more courses as you progress in the backcountry. Looking forward to seeing you on your next adventure with MSAA!
Had a great time! Our guide was Rob and he did a great job explaining what the day would look like and going over what to expect. He was very patient with me and took time to answer my questions and wait for me on the uphill hikes. I would highly recommend taking this course if you have never been in the back country before. There is a lot you need to know to stay safe.
Thanks for sharing your positive experience, Tim! Our Intro to Backcountry program aims to equip students with the foundational tools needed to enjoy the backcountry. We're glad to hear that Rob delivered on this for you and look forward to welcoming you back for future adventures!
This was a great intro to backcountry skiing! I learned the fundamentals of gear, prep, and the terrain. Daniel was our guide for the day and was very informative and friendly with lots of experience and knowledge. Even made a nice conversational pit for lunch! I would highly recommend if anyone is interested in getting into it.
Thank you for your glowing review! We're stoked to hear that you found our backcountry skiing intro valuable, especially with Daniel as your guide. It's fantastic that you appreciated the comprehensive information on gear, preparation, and terrain. We look forward to welcoming you back and helping others discover the joys of backcountry skiing.
Thanks Phil for the all the good information on keeping safe in the backcountry. We had a great time
Thanks for your praise of our talented guide, Phil. I'm delighted to hear that you found his information helpful and that you had a fantastic time in the backcountry. If you have any more questions or need further guidance in the future, feel free to reach out. Safe adventures!
Do the intro to backcountry. We had an awesome time, learnt a lot, the tour was great. Our guide Lindsay was very knowledgeable and a great guide.
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad to hear that you had an awesome time on our backcountry tour. It's great to know that you found the experience enjoyable and educational. We're proud to have Lindsay as part of our team, and we're delighted that her knowledge and guiding skills contributed to your positive experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
The backcountry intro 1 day tour was great! It was the perfect introduction to backcountry skills, avalanche safety and equipment needed. It was an action packed day full of learnings. Lindsay was knowledgable, friendly and an excellent teacher. We look forward to joining a tour in future. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your review! The Intro to Backcountry is one of my favourites to teach as well! Hope to have you back for an AST1! Keep up the good work! – Lindsey
I would give more stars if I could. Nic was an epic guide and we had an amazing time in the backcountry. Will definitely be taking more courses and getting more into the sport now!
Thanks for leaving a review, and mentioning Nic. You’re right, Nic is always going above and beyond! We hope to see you back for an AST1! Lindsey
Highly recommend the backcountry taster course with Mountain Skills Academy! It's a great way to refresh your AST 1 knowledge and ask aaaall the questions you can to learn even more. Had Nick as our guide and he was great!
We are thrilled to have you as part of the MSAA family! Thank you for sharing your kind words with us. It means the world to us and to our entire team. We look forward to serving you again soon! – Lindsey
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