Whistler Via Ferrata Tour
Overview
Experience this unique and exhilarating hiking and climbing adventure to the summit of Whistler. “Via Ferrata” is an engineered vertical pathway with fixed cables for protection and metal rungs for easier climbing.
Challenge yourself to do this while you are in Whistler!
No climbing experience needed. Stunning views and a real sense of accomplishment await you at the top! Suitable for adults and teens with moderate fitness.
What's Included
- Helmet and harness. Hiking boots available if required
- All climbing and glacier equipment
- Local, professional guide
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ticket is required and not included. Please contact MSAA to purchase lift ticket
- Snacks and water
- Transportation
- Guide gratuity (suggested)
Meeting Location
4804 Glacier Lane
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring: Hiking shoes, gloves, small backpack, water, snacks, rain jacket
- Suitable for beginners (no climbing experience required)
- Includes all climbing equipment
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ticket is required and not included. Please contact MSAA to purchase lift ticket
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-18806P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- This tour 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.
- Helmet and harness. Hiking boots available if required.
- All climbing and glacier equipment.
- Local, professional guide.
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ticket is required and not included. Please contact MSAA to purchase lift ticket.
- Snacks and water.
- Transportation.
- Guide gratuity (suggested).
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whistler Via Ferrata Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whistler Via Ferrata Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Helmet and harness. Hiking boots available if required
- All climbing and glacier equipment
- Local, professional guide
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ticket is required and not included. Please contact MSAA to purchase lift ticket
- Snacks and water
- Transportation
- Guide gratuity (suggested)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring: Hiking shoes, gloves, small backpack, water, snacks, rain jacket
- Suitable for beginners (no climbing experience required)
- Includes all climbing equipment
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ticket is required and not included. Please contact MSAA to purchase lift ticket
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Operated by a business
