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Slide down summer snow on the ancient Whistler Glacier with a guided glissading tour. Expect a short interpretive hike, glacier-safety instruction, and controlled snow descents above Whistler Village.
Slide down summer snow on the ancient Whistler Glacier with a guided glissading tour. Expect a short interpretive hike, glacier-safety instruction, and controlled snow descents above Whistler Village.
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Operated by Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures · Whistler, British Columbia
Sunlight on white ice is almost blinding as the Peak 2 Peak deposits you at the MSAA Mountain Top Adventure Cabin; alpine wind irons out your breath and the valley drops away beneath the chairlifts. From here a guide leads a short interpretive hike across rocky moraine and compacted summer snow toward the base of the Whistler Glacier. You choose how high you climb, clip into a harness, and practice a controlled glissade — a seated or feet-first slide — down bright, hard-packed snow.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Should be comfortable with uphill hiking and uneven terrain for up to 90 minutes; moderate aerobic fitness recommended.
No — guides provide all technical instruction and equipment; a moderate fitness level is sufficient.
No — Peak 2 Peak or gondola tickets to the MSAA cabin are required and must be purchased separately.
Minimum age is 8; children must be accompanied by an adult and follow guide instructions.
Tours operate in variable conditions; guides may adjust route or timing for safety but sales are final per provider policy.
The Whistler–Blackcomb area sits on Squamish and Lil’wat territories; recreational development expanded after lift infrastructure arrived in the 1960s–80s.
Glaciers here are receding; follow guide instructions, stay on designated routes and pack out all waste to reduce impact.
Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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