Whistler Glacier Hike or Walk

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.

Schedule details

Whistler Glacier Hike or Walk

Departure Dates:

Departure Point:

Whistler Town Plaza

Departure Time:

Glacier Hike:

• 10:30am
•  2:00pm
Glacier Walk:

• 10:30am
• 1:30pm

Return Details:

Returns to the original departure point

Additional information

Whistler Glacier Hike or Walk

Inclusions:

• Professional guide
• All  Climbing equipment
• Boots
• Use of helmet
• Backpack
• Local taxes

Exclusions:

• Gratuity (optional)
• Gondola ticket
• Lunch
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Minimum age is 12 years

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

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.