Glacier Hike
Take a journey on the glacier snow and ice atop Whistler Mountain where your professional guide will teach you about glaciology and how to ascend the glacier around the crevasses like a mountaineer. No experience is necessary, just moderate fitness and agility is required.
Outfitted with boots, crampons, ice axe, harness and rope, your guide will lead you onto the glacier snow and ice atop Whistler Mountain. At the top, you'll be able to enjoy the stunning alpine vistas before descending.
No experience is necessary - moderate fitness and agility is required. Involves uphill walking for approximately 45 minutes. Suitable for most children ages 12 and up.
The difficulty for this hiking tour is classified as moderate.
Glacier Walk
This summer, take a walk on the glacier snow and ice atop Whistler Mountain and take in the natural landscape sculpted by ice and volcanoes! Outfitted with boots, crampons and an ice axe, you'll learn how to walk using glacier equipment and take a tour around Whistler Glacier.
Take a walk around Whistler Glacier and along the way, you'll 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.
This popular tour is great for people of all ages and abilities, especially families with younger children. No experience is necessary. For families with older children, the glacier hike is recommended.
The difficulty for this tour is classified as easy - suitable for most children 8 years and up.
This tour is seasonal and operates from June to October (depending on snowfall).
Schedule details
Whistler Glacier Hike or Walk
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Departure Point:
Whistler Mountain
Departure Time:
- Glacier Hike:
- 10:30am
- 2:00pm
- 10:30am
- 1:30pm
Return Details:
Returns to the original departure point
Pricing information
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Tour options:
Hike on the glacier. Moderate fitness and agility required. Involves uphill walking for approximately 45 minutes. Suitable for most children ages 12 and up. All equipment included
Conducted in English
Hike on the glacier. Moderate fitness and agility required. Involves uphill walking for approximately 45 minutes. Suitable for most children ages 12 and up. All equipment included
Conducted in English
Walk around the glacier. All fitness levels. Suitable for most children ages 8 and up. All equipment included
Conducted in English
Walk around the glacier. All fitness levels. Suitable for most children ages 8 and up. All equipment included
Conducted in English
Additional information
Whistler Glacier Hike or Walk
Inclusions:
- Professional guide
- All Climbing equipment
- Boots
- Use of helmet
- Backpack
- Local taxes
Exclusions:
- Gondola lift ticket
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuity (optional)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 8 years for the walk; 12 years for the hike
- Travelers should bring drinks and food for the duration of the trip, and should wear layered clothing (synthetic recommended).
- Arrive at departure point 15 minutes prior to tour time.
Itinerary:
Recommended Equipment/Items to bring
- Weatherproof shell jacket
- Weatherproof shell pant or soft shell pant
- Warm synthetic under layers
- Synthetic or wool socks
- Light gloves
- Hiking boots
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Water
Voucher Info:
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Local Operator Information:
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