Coast Mountain Backcountry Snowshoe Tours

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Get away from Whistler's crowds and discover the pristine natural beauty, quiet, and fresh snow of the real Coast Mountain backcountry. You will explore through soft powdery snow while taking in the striking natural views. Backcountry snowshoe tours are led by our friendly, certified guides.

We offer several different tours, each destination wonderful with a focus on aesthetics and special viewpoints of interest. A snowshoe hike with a professional guide allows you to explore the wilderness with the reassurance of a safe and memorable outing.

Our exquisite snowshoe hikes are designed to please. Ranging from those seeking a more leisurely journey with extraordinary sights to those wanting to tackle an exhilarating adventure.

Full Day Snowshoe: Duration 5-8 hours beginning and ending in Whistler (unless otherwise specified).

Half Day Snowshoe: Duration 3-4 hours beginning and ending in Whistler (unless otherwise specified).

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No experience necessary, average fitness is required. Minimum age 8

Bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks.

Gondola lift ticket or seasons pass may be required if location is accessed via Whistler Blackcomb, additional cost.

Dress appropriately for a full winter day outside in the mountains.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Snowshoe Rentals & Poles

Transportation to/from locations

Food and drinks

Gratuities

What To Expect

Vancouver Coast and Mountains

Enter the true backcountry mountain realm. The areas around Whistler offer a winter wonderland blanketed in pristine snow. You will trek through the powder amongst the giant old growth trees to gain snow topped granite ridges.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Whistler

Step into a winter wonderland on amazing trails of old-growth forests with ancient cedars in geologically interesting landscapes. Let us take you on a rejuvenating excursion to our favourite areas and experience a unique atmosphere of natural beauty at a relaxing and enjoyable pace. - The Crater Rim Snowshoe Tour duration is up to 4 hours - The Joffre Lakes Snowshow Tour duration is up to 6 hours (does not include 2 hours of driving time from Whistler to Joffres Lake trailhead)

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Joffre Lakes Snowshoe Hike

Departing at 8:30am: Joffre Lakes Snowshoe Hike - 8:30am Departure

Crater Rim Snowshoe Hike

Departing at 8:30am: Crater Rim Snowshoe Hike - Departing at 8:30am

Reviews

5.00

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Tour with Amazing Guide
Judd K,
Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great hike with Devin, our guide. She was so knowledgeable about the area and was super engaging and patient with our kids. Highly recommend!!!!
Devin was an amazing guide
Gator2323,
Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing hike with Devin. She was a phenomenal guide. It was me, my wife and our kids (13, 15). Everyone had a blast. Highly recommend
Guided hike and snowshoe adventure
Bronwyn R,
Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a wonderful half-day adventure hiking a snowy trail alongside the Chekamus River south of Whistler, up to a ridge above Logger Lake. My guide, Cairn, was from Scotland, which made for great conversation. He was knowledgeable about trees, birds, weather and terrain and he was well-prepared for all conditions. We used micro-spikes rather than snowshoes (which he brought along). The trail was a steady climb through trees. It was snowing lightly all morning and the trees around us were laden with snow and breathtakingly beautiful.
Brilliant walk
graemedanton,
Feb 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant snow walk with a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. We really enjoyed this and it was a highlight of our time in Whistler.
Experience Whistler's wilderness with these excellent guides!
Lindsey D,
Mar 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fantastic morning with Mike, our guide. Since we were the only ones on their roster, we basically had a private guide along the Cheakamus River. Mike was a great leader and had a lot of information about the outdoors and the Whistler area. We enjoyed the whole trek - and appreciated Mike stopping for special elements to view, plus he was a great photographer and helped us get some good shots together. (If we ever return in summer months, we will absolutely be looking him up for rock climbing!) Mountain Skills had great support staff too - appreciate Kay for her messaging ahead of the excursion to make sure we were all set and Lindsey for her help on the phone and for transporting us to the trailhead. All around wonderful crew!
Crater Rim Snowshoe tour with transport
GayeM681,
Feb 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great morning on the crater rim snowshoe tour . Mike was our guide and was very knowledgeable of the area. He was very engaging and made the tour thoroughly enjoyable . I would highly recommended this tour for anyone visiting Whistler in winter or summer
Whistler snowshoe Crater Rim
caitlynr643,
Feb 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a beautiful hike and Mike was a lovely guide who was very knowledgeable. Good equipment and easy to book.
Do it!
Abby T,
Dec 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nick was an amazing tour guide - I’ve never met a man who was so fascinated by snow lol! But it was beautiful, perfectly paced, and I didn’t feel stupid even when I slipped on an icy patch. Nick made sure we took plenty of breaks, constantly attempted to make sure we were hydrated and was generally just a very knowledgeable and pleasant person to spend 1/2 a day with!
Private Snowshoe Tour
CaroleB157,
Jan 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I would definitely book again with Mountain Skills Academy. Ollie and Nic listen to our requirements and put together a great tour. Our Guide was Maya, she was on time, professional, attentive and fun. There were different levels of fitness in our group and she made the trip enjoyable for all of us.
Snowshoe tour was wonderful and filled with beauty.
annetteo805,
Jan 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked a private 4 hour 4 person snowshoe tour with our personal equipment. Our guide MAYA was wonderful every step of the way. She gave us some great coaching on how to snowshoe, get up from a fall (we did, many times) and traverse steep paths. We were all beginners so she really had her work cut out for her. And she was professional, kind and patient with us, and was happy to adapt the tour and route to our skills and requests. We had so much fun and really enjoyed ourselves. I would go on a tour with Maya again, and can recommend her to others.