Whistler Glacier Walk and Glissading
Whistler, Canada
Trip Type: Ski & Snow
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
On this 2.5-hour adventure, take a walk on the glacier snow and ice atop Whistler Mountain and take in the natural landscape sculpted by ice and volcanoes! Don't miss this unique opportunity while you are in Whistler on a summer visit. Outfitted with boots, crampons and an ice axe, you will learn how to walk using glacier equipment and take a tour around the Whistler Glacier. Along the way, you will travel back 10,000 years to learn about the formation of the Coast Mountain’s glaciers and have a chance to play on the ice and snow.
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On this 2.5-hour adventure, take a walk on the glacier snow and ice atop Whistler Mountain and take in the natural landscape sculpted by ice and volcanoes! Don't miss this unique opportunity while you are in Whistler on a summer visit. Outfitted with boots, crampons and an ice axe, you will learn how to walk using glacier equipment and take a tour around the Whistler Glacier. Along the way, you will travel back 10,000 years to learn about the formation of the Coast Mountain’s glaciers and have a chance to play on the ice and snow.Take a walk on the glacial snow and ice on the Whistler glacier! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to observe a 10,000 to 12,000 year old glacier in retreat. An early summer walk provides the opportunity to slide or glissade down the snow!
You will meet at the Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures mountaintop office 15 minutes before tour departure. The ride on the Whistler Gondola from the village takes approximately 30 minutes. The 9am tour guests will meet their guide at the base of the Gondola at 8:45am at the picnic tables. At the office you will meet your guide, sign a waiver, and be outfitted with your glacier travel gear.
Next is a walk across either a beautiful alpine snow slope or a breathtaking glacial morraine and wildflower meadow (depending on the time of year and mountain conditions) as you approach the Whistler bowl and glacier. As you look up at the bowl you will see the 2160m Whistler Peak.
Along the way, you will hear from your guide about how the last ice age interacted with the terrain to form the beautiful coast mountain ranges. Take advantage of the world-class photo opportunities of the pacific coast mountain ranges.
The tour will conclude with a walk back to the mountaintop office.
As with all activities in the beautiful Canadian Alpine each day is subject to varying mountain conditions – ask the staff what the mountain has in store for you and your visit! This popular tour is great for people of all ages and abilities, and is especially fun for families with children 8 years and up. No experience necessary.
You will meet at the Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures mountaintop office 15 minutes before tour departure. The ride on the Whistler Gondola from the village takes approximately 30 minutes. The 9am tour guests will meet their guide at the base of the Gondola at 8:45am at the picnic tables. At the office you will meet your guide, sign a waiver, and be outfitted with your glacier travel gear.
Next is a walk across either a beautiful alpine snow slope or a breathtaking glacial morraine and wildflower meadow (depending on the time of year and mountain conditions) as you approach the Whistler bowl and glacier. As you look up at the bowl you will see the 2160m Whistler Peak.
Along the way, you will hear from your guide about how the last ice age interacted with the terrain to form the beautiful coast mountain ranges. Take advantage of the world-class photo opportunities of the pacific coast mountain ranges.
The tour will conclude with a walk back to the mountaintop office.
As with all activities in the beautiful Canadian Alpine each day is subject to varying mountain conditions – ask the staff what the mountain has in store for you and your visit! This popular tour is great for people of all ages and abilities, and is especially fun for families with children 8 years and up. No experience necessary.
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