Ice Climbing
Cold-formed waterfall ice, either you dreamed of trying or you've done before
- Length: 7–8 Hours
- Where: Whistler
- Season: Dec–Mar
- Grade: All levels
- Guide ratio: 1:2
- Price: $750 CAD
Ice climbing is not only for the super-fit and experienced. Whether it is your first time on the tools or you are pushing your grade, we run the day at a ratio that gives you real time on the ice, with coaching the whole way.
Ice conditions change daily, so we pick the venue ahead — based on what has formed and what is holding.
The route
We meet at 8am at Lift Coffee Co in Whistler and head for the day's best ice — the venue chosen on what has formed and what is holding. Top-ropes for the learning, leads when you are ready. Lift access, where needed, is not included.
Itinerary
- 08:00 — Meet at Lift Coffee Co Gear check over coffee, then the drive to the day's venue — chosen on overnight temperatures and what has formed.
- 08:30 — On the ice Movement first — swinging, kicking, resting on straight arms. We build to steeper pitches as your technique settles.
- 15:00 — Last laps A few hard burns or a first lead, then we strip the ropes and drive back to Whistler.
What's included
- Ice climbing guide
- All ice climbing gear
- Ropes & hardware
- Helmet & harness
- Hot drinks at the base
Is this for me?
Reasonable fitness is the only requirement — no ice experience needed. Bring lunch, water, and warm layers; email the office to book and we'll match the day to you.
What to bring
- Mountaineering boots (rental available)
- Lunch, water & warm layers
- A head for an early start