Whistler Via Ferrata Tour
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Whistler Via Ferrata Tour
By Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures
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About
Ages 12-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Japanese, English, French, Spanish
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- Local, professional guide
- Helmet and harness. Hiking boots available if required
- All climbing and glacier equipment
What's not included- Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ticket is required and not included (unless chosen Peak 2 Peak) Package.
- Snacks and water
- Guide gratuity (suggested)
- Transportation
- Start:
- Garbo’s Cap Bar, 4804 Glacier Ln, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4, Canada• 9:00am: Garbanzo Bike & Bean Patio, opposite Whistler Village Gondola • 1:30pm: MSAA Whistler Mountain top Adventure Cabin Directions: To get to our MSAA Whistler Mountain top Adventure Cabin please take the Whistler Gondola all the way to the top (the second stop).
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18806P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- What to bring: Hiking shoes, gloves, small backpack, water, snacks, rain jacket
- Suitable for beginners (no climbing experience required)
- Includes all climbing equipment
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ticket is required and not included (unless chosen Peak 2 Peak) Package.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18806P1
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- kathybG8987PS0 contributionsBest way to experience the stunning views of SquamishWhat an amazing experience! Emile was the most amazing guide! We felt safe the whole time. He was patient, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. What an incredible way to see the beautiful views of Squamish! Would 100% do it again!Written October 14, 2024
- darrenhO8373SD0 contributionsLoved the Via FerrataWe loved our afternoon in Squamish on the via ferrata. Our guide, Victor, was amazing. To ensure we could concentrate on the climbing he took photos of us on the rock face that we will cherish for life. Whilst the photos make it look like a daring climb, all of the safety measures ensure you feel comfortable at all time. Thank you Victor for an amazing climb.Written October 4, 2024
- Explorer5675160 contributionsExcellent first Via FerrataSuch an incredible experience! Felt completely safe, Emile was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable on the hike to the start of the climb. Was calming and fun to hang out with! Would definitely recommend for any ability (just need confidence) Thanks again Emile for a great first experience of a Via Ferrata, has encouraged us to do more!Written September 10, 2024
- W1096DYdennisw0 contributionsJust amazing!What an amazing experience! Our tour guide Emile was fantastic - very knowledgeable and he also made sure that everyone was safe and had a great time. Emile also went out of his way to make sure my 9-year old son was fine for the entire trip!Written September 8, 2024
- taniasH3100OK0 contributionsSuper!Our guide was just awesome. There were 3 in our group, one of which was more advanced. Our guide was able to to challenge all of us at our different skill levels. Would book again - if only we didn't live out of province.Written September 5, 2024
- Expedition7972680 contributionsThe Cheskamus path was marvelous and easy to walk. Our tour guide Maya was very informative and helpful, very friendly!As foreigners we were having difficulties to identify the starting spot (Cheakamus lake parking). Also, we were not made aware that this is a 7 km dirt road not really suitable for a smaller rental vehicle. Lastly, we were not aware that for this parking lot a BC Permit needs to be applied for online for the day, so we had to park offsite. Was due to the early morning not a real problem. As costumer service this could have been provided as pre-information.Written August 31, 2024
- U9441KVminhn0 contributionsAmazing tour!It was a foggy morning when we took the tour, so we didn’t actually see much when we were on top of the hiking trail/via ferrata. However, we got to experience the mystical vibe on Whistler mountain. Devon, our tour guide, was really patient, friendly, understanding, caring and well-aware with everyone’s ability. We took many breaks on the way up and down. Devon has her own way of approaching to each participant, no one is left out! It was a nice experience overall.Written August 21, 2024
- U5704VVfrancescag0 contributionsThe best thing to do in WhistlerAmazing experience! there were 7 of us and we were all enthousiastic. The weather was really terrible and in spite of that we had a wonderful time. We were completely alone on the trail and this contributed to the adventure! Our guides, Jeremy and Emil, were fantastic. You definitely should not miss that.Written August 21, 2024
- StellaStyle0 contributionsA must experience especially for the LocalsWhat a blast! We were looking for something adventurous to do in the city and this totally hit the spot! You don’t need any climbing experience. Our guide, Tache, was super knowledgeable and shared alot of fun facts that we weren’t aware of. I would totally recommend doing a tour with him. The entire experience felt safe despite the heart pumping climb. If you’re planning to visit the Sea to Sky Summit, include this in your agenda!Written August 18, 2024
- felisay20230 contributionsGreat for families and first-timers!This was an amazing adventure! Victoria was our guide for the morning and she was super friendly, welcoming, and supportive. She gave really clear instructions for how to use our gear and stay safe. I was shaking (both from nerves at being so high up and from the exertion), but she was really patient and encouraging. The views from the route are amazing. My family loved this adventure and it was one of the highlights of this vacation. I felt such a sense of accomplishment when we finished. Highly recommend this!Written August 15, 2024
- JohnM191860 contributionsGreat half day intro to crack climbing!My two boys (a tween and teen) and I booked a half day of guided rock climbing in Squamish with MSAA. Our guide Phil was outstanding, and we couldn't have been happier with his expertise, professionalism, guiding and coaching skills. Based on our climbing experience and skill levels, Phil selected one of the many granite crags in the Smoke Bluffs area to do some top-roped crack climbing. Crack climbing is quite different from face climbing or bouldering in indoor gyms, so this was a perfect learning experience for us. Phil was great at selecting routes, teaching and motivating the three of us. We had a blast, and would definitely climb with Phil and MSAA again! (Note: We met at the Squamish Adventure Center on Hwy 99, and Smoke Bluffs is just two minutes away. Very easy to get to! We're staying in Whistler, which is about a 45 minute drive from Squamish.)Written August 13, 2024
- R871STmp0 contributionsGreat experienceWe were a bit nervous about this but were really happy we did this. Carin, our MSAA guide was helpful and informative. This is a great (safe) way to experience the mountain a bit more than just standing at the top. The tour includes a short hike followed by a climb back up to the lodge. You are clipped in for the climb so are quite secure. The rungs make the climb relatively easy. Great views!Written July 28, 2024
- Incandesto0 contributionsUnique Experience with Excellent GuideThis was a highlight of our trip to Whistler. Due to the warm day and the melting glacier, our guide, Emile, took us on a unique experience that was part glacier walk, part glissade, and part mountain climbing. It was an amazing experience that we will not forget.Written July 21, 2024
- 612lisbethc0 contributionsGreat morning on the Squamish Via FerrataWe had a wonderful excursion on our first Via Ferrata! Ollie was an excellent guide, and we were efficiently geared up and on the trail within minutes. He had a great vibe, and his passion for the outdoors really shone through as he shared about the local geology and ecosystem during the walk out. The Via Ferrata itself was less strenuous than anticipated, with plenty of places to rest and take photos of the stunning views of Howe Sound and Sky Pilot (don’t forget to look around while you are climbing ). Ollie was kind enough to take photos of us, as well as to share recommendations for trails and climbing routes to explore, taking into account our interests and ability levels. We look forward to returning to Squamish for future adventures!Written July 12, 2024
- G2980GZcaitlins0 contributionsAmazing experience at all levels!The Via Ferrata with Emille was the highlight of our trip! Emille was a fantastic guide and made sure we were comfortable and had fun every step of the way. He was also very knowledgeable about the area and natural fauna with lots of interesting fact throughout the hike.Written July 11, 2024
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Nat
Whistler, Canada8 contributions
Aug 2021
This tour was absolutely phenomenal. Ollie our tour guide was fantastic and knew a lot about the surrounding glaciers, the history and geology of the site and many other cool facts. My coworker was nervous but Ollie was very attentive and helped her every step of the way and she ended up having an amazing time too. Highly recommend checking out this tour if you're an adventurous person or if you're just looking for something new to do. If you're even thinking about doing it you HAVE to try it as you will have no regrets.
Written August 14, 2021
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That's awesome for your coworker that she got through her fear to reach new heights! Thanks so much for joining us, and for the kind review.
Written August 18, 2021
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GBE49
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Aug 2021 • Family
We took our grandkids (girls 9 & 12) to go up the gondola and climb the via ferrata. An excellent days activity, Pre-purchased tickets and signed waivers. Passes were ready for pickup up and in less than 5 minutes were on away up. Gondolas seat about 6 so most carried only family units. Fabulous views up and down - didn't realize the top was much higher than the "Chief.' Facilities at the top were busy but efficient. Suspension bridge was very popular. Lots of hiking trails.
The Via Ferrata was excellent. Class K1. The girls loved it. Two older girls with us were a bit more hesitent. Corey our instructor was fantastic, informative, encouraging where neccessary, challenging at times and patient. Also did some rapelling and free climbing (roped). Corey stopped to take photos at the best spots and then emailed them to us.
All in all a great days activity. The girls would do it again in a flash.
The Via Ferrata was excellent. Class K1. The girls loved it. Two older girls with us were a bit more hesitent. Corey our instructor was fantastic, informative, encouraging where neccessary, challenging at times and patient. Also did some rapelling and free climbing (roped). Corey stopped to take photos at the best spots and then emailed them to us.
All in all a great days activity. The girls would do it again in a flash.
Written August 21, 2021
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Valerie turcotte
5 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
It was an amazing experience. Our guide Rob was very caring, reassuring and informative. He gave us a lot of very useful information regarding any activities offered in Whistler. He knows a lot of stuff about outdooring, skiing, climbing, etc. He took amazing photos during the activity and a big plus, il parlait bien le francais!!
A minimal level of fitness is required to succeed this, it has some steep and tricky parts. Amazing overall. Would recommend 1000% !!
A minimal level of fitness is required to succeed this, it has some steep and tricky parts. Amazing overall. Would recommend 1000% !!
Written July 5, 2021
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Hi! Merci pour la revue! Rob is awesome, we will pass on your kind words to him. We hope to see you again!
Written July 6, 2021
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JGerardoAyM
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This is just an amazing experience. It is a long, intense journey, especially for those with little experience hiking and climbing; but is so worth it. Our guide, Rob, was great: patient, knowledgeable, very clear with respect to instructions and safety measures, and very good at assessing our skill differences and act accordingly. It was not a rush trip, he would point out information about the fauna and flora of the area, stop for pictures, etc. This was the most awesome tour we did during the trip, and although tiresome, we would do it again no doubt.
Written August 3, 2022
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Hi,
Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with MSAA. Our priority is excellent client care and we are ecstatic that we met that mark!
Written August 11, 2022
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ALRRT
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Jul 2022
My partner and I really enjoyed the tour! We have no rock climbing experience and yes, it was a bit scary and challenging at parts, but our guide Ollie F was encouraging and let me take the time to figure my way up.
There was a family with 2 kids in our group that didn't seem to have any trouble at all.
It was very rainy that day and I was concerned, but after a quick call they reassured us that there's no problem doing the climb. I'm glad we did. At the end it wasn't that rainy, but very misty and I think it made the experience even more special.
There was a family with 2 kids in our group that didn't seem to have any trouble at all.
It was very rainy that day and I was concerned, but after a quick call they reassured us that there's no problem doing the climb. I'm glad we did. At the end it wasn't that rainy, but very misty and I think it made the experience even more special.
Written July 14, 2022
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Hi!
Thanks for leaving a review and mentioning Ollie F.. You’re right, Ollie F. is always going above and beyond. We’ll be sure to share your praises with them! – Vic
Written July 17, 2022
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Karan R
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Aug 2024 • Couples
We have always wanted to get introduced to mountain climbing and the Via Ferrata was a great introductory experience set against the majestic Howe Sound with the mountains in the background.
Our guide Victor was amazing throughout - he made sure to explain everything in detail (wearing of the harnesses and how to use the carabiners on the different Via Ferrata cables etc.) and he did it all with a smile and a wonderful personality.
I would highly recommend doing the Via Ferrata experience - it's adventurous and you get the great views all in one place :)
Our guide Victor was amazing throughout - he made sure to explain everything in detail (wearing of the harnesses and how to use the carabiners on the different Via Ferrata cables etc.) and he did it all with a smile and a wonderful personality.
I would highly recommend doing the Via Ferrata experience - it's adventurous and you get the great views all in one place :)
Written September 2, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled that the Via Ferrata provided a perfect introduction to mountain climbing for you, especially with the stunning backdrop of Howe Sound and the mountains. It’s fantastic to hear that Victor was amazing in guiding you through the experience. We appreciate your high recommendation and are glad you found it adventurous and rewarding. We hope to see you back for more climbing adventures!
Written September 4, 2024
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Hilde S
Burnaby, Canada34 contributions
Aug 2021
We've done Via Ferrata multiple times in Europe. Compared to that, this one was rather short but it was still very fun and I would definitely recommend it. The guide was knowledgeable about the area and took photos of everyone which is a nice memory.
Written August 21, 2021
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Thank you for your review. We're definitely looking at adding more to the tour!
Written September 23, 2021
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david y
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Aug 2024 • Family
If you are not fit for this, you will lose money because there is no refund. They will ask you to stop in the middle of the hike if you are not able to keep up with the group. They made the right call for my wife and I agree with the decision. Just want to let everyone know that you won't get the money back if you don't finish it.
Written September 6, 2024
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Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your understanding regarding the decision made during the hike. Our guides prioritize safety and the overall group experience, and it's important for participants to be aware of the physical demands of the activity. We strive to communicate our policies clearly and appreciate your note on ensuring others are informed about them. If you have any other insights or questions, we’re here to help.
Written September 19, 2024
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Drew P
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Jul 2023 • Friends
Had Nick as a guide, he was a sick bloke from the start. We had a small group of 3 people and he really helped my conquer my fear of heights.
He was also just so chill that his vibes ejected onto everyone else and made the whole experience worth it! The views on top were just one to die for as well! Watching him go up the mtn with ease made it all a lot more comfortable as I went up too.
Thanks Nick, would recommend you to anyone!
He was also just so chill that his vibes ejected onto everyone else and made the whole experience worth it! The views on top were just one to die for as well! Watching him go up the mtn with ease made it all a lot more comfortable as I went up too.
Thanks Nick, would recommend you to anyone!
Written July 16, 2023
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Enrico G
Burnaby, Canada14 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We had an amazing time,there a small mix-up with the reservation but they got it sorted out and we were able to do the Via Ferrata in the afternoon. Our guide Devlin was great explaining the safety procedures and helping out ppl n our group that needed extra coaching. I would definitely recommend it and we would like to do it again in the future.
Written August 11, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that, despite the initial mix-up with the reservation, everything was sorted out and you enjoyed the Via Ferrata in the afternoon. It's wonderful to know that Devon provided excellent guidance and support, especially for those needing a bit more coaching. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to having you join us for another adventure in the future!
Written August 14, 2024
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Hi,
I just wanted to ask, do we have to pay for the peak to peak gondola separately in order to do this experience?
Written July 21, 2019
It is a separate expense but I believe you can purchase at the same time through the company. We didn’t because we had a discount we were able to use for the peak to peak. If purchased separately though you do have to make sure you have it in your hands before your tour. We picked up the day before since we had a morning tour.
Written July 21, 2019
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