Itinerary
At the top of the gondola, the guide will outfit you with a harness and helmet. The group then hikes for 30-45 minutes across the base of the glacier.
There is a small scrambling section before we clip into the safety cables and begin climbing up. Step and grab onto the rungs to climb up. At halfway up, we stop for water, snacks and photos. Then we continue climbing up the peak of Whistler Mountain.
Stop At:
• Whistler Blackcomb, 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia V8E 0X9 Canada
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Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
What to bring: Hiking shoes, gloves, small backpack, water, snacks, rain jacket
Suitable for beginners (no climbing experience required)
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Z8429MVmeganb
This was just wonderful. Fun times and incredible views. Had a blast. The organisation was easy, very good communication.
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Posted On : 2024-01-07
Posted By : Appsholly
Today a group us did the Via Ferrata in Whistler. I had no idea what to expect and it was so much fun!
As someone who is pretty scared of heights I had great time and am so pleased I gave in and did it. Our guide Maya was the absolute best. So supportive, kind, encouraging and took me under her wing. Thank you Maya!
The whole group really enjoyed the day, the views were beautiful and it was challenging but not as strenuous as I thought it would be. Phew! I felt very safe. Again, thanks to Maya for all her help.
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Posted On : 2023-09-24
Posted By : Shaun_A
An incredible experience that is a must try for all outdoor enthusiasts.
First time visiting Whistler and found this gem of an experience. Never tried Via Ferrata before so it was all new for us.
Victor, our tour guide, was very friendly and patient with everyone in our group. Explaining each step along the course, and filling us in on interesting facts about the area and pointing out geographic features of the area.
We generally felt safe the entire trip and didn’t feel rushed.
The lift requires a tickets so best to purchase it ahead of time to avoid delays.
You first go up the Whistler gondola to the via Ferrata trail. Afterwards you have the option to do more trails at the top Whistler mountain or take the peak 2 peak gondola to Blackcomb mountain and explore that area.
Keep in mind the earlier tour is better as it gives you time in the afternoon to enjoy and explore the mountain tops.
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Posted On : 2023-09-03
Posted By : Rick_Melinda
We did this as a private tour with our 11-year-old nephew and it was an AMAZING experience. The adrenalin rush, the conquering of fears, the feeling of accomplishment, the views.
We want to give a HUGE shout-out to our guide, Rob: he was phenomenal! He was very patient with this old auntie ;) and a great teacher.
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Posted On : 2023-09-03
Posted By : rmyint808
My partner wanted to do something outdoors, something challenging, and something that would provide great views of the surrounding area. We’ve tried a via ferrata route in Colorado before so we figured we would give the Whistler Via Ferrata tour a try. The weather was iffy but after speaking with Jonas and our guide, Jeremy, we decided to give it a go. It was definitely a good decision, the gondola ride up was cool, the hike to the start was a nice warm up and Jeremy shared a lot of interesting info on the area. After going over the safety information we headed up the mountain. It was challenging, beautiful and the weather turned out great! We felt safe and Jeremy did a great job guiding us.
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Posted On : 2023-09-01
Posted By : Rhona_W
Fantastic trip. Guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time. We're walkers but not climbers and found this was just the right side of challenging.
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Posted On : 2023-08-11
Posted By : pablol876
We all had an amazing time doing via ferrata! It was our first time doing this type of activity and our guide Tash was amazing at guiding us along the way. He was very helpful and amazing with our eight year old… to the point where our son said he was the best guide during our trip. Overall amazing experience with great views perfect for the family.
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Posted On : 2023-08-04
Posted By : Jess_F
This was one of the best things we did in Whistler - and we completed the Via Ferrata in a snow blizzard! Our guides (Victor and Maya) were fantastic - they made everyone feel safe and were so encouraging. I highly recommend this experience, and it's truly beautiful.
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Posted On : 2023-08-02
Posted By : Lori_K
The best part of this experience was our guide 'Rob'. He was informative, patient and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him as a guide
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Posted On : 2023-07-29
Posted By : J1922ZJdrewp
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!
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Posted On : 2023-07-16
