Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, explore Whistler Village and admire the natural wonders in between on this day trip from Vancouver. Feel in awe of the ever-changing landscapes along the Sea to Sky Highway. There will be a pit stop to marvel at the 335-meter-high Shannon Falls. Ride the famous Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, an outdoor paradise for climbers and backcountry adventurers. The gondola takes you to Habrich Ridge, where you will have 90 minutes to take in breathtaking views of the mountains, coastal rainforest, and network of inlets of Howe Sound. Pass the quaint town of Squamish and the Tantalus Glacier while continuing the journey to Whistler. Once there, enjoy free time to explore the downtown shops, cafes, the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort, or the surrounding hiking trails.

Meet your professional and fun tour guides in Whistler Village then get geared up for your adventure. This tour is accessed via the Whistler Village Gondola with a short walk to the first zipline launching at an elevation of 3,280 feet (1,000m) right on Whistler mountain. From here, your adventure continues with 5 breathtaking ziplines and 4 treetop bridges. The first zipline is side-by-side so you can zip next to a friend and the last zipline brings you right back into Whistler Village. This tour is perfect if you've ziplined before or crave an adrenaline rush!

Enjoy live commentary from your pilot as you take in British Colombia's mountain range from above. Pass by ancient glaciers along the way. First, lift off from the north end of the Whistler Valley. Rise into the magnificent Coast Mountains. Explore expansive glaciers, the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, and the majestic backcountry peaks. Next, see turquoise lakes, and the incredible volcanic features of the Garibaldi Provincial Park. Land on a mountaintop, where you’ll get to stretch your legs, snap some photos, and take in the view for 15 minutes (complimentary and weather dependent). Finally, fly back to Whistler Valley and land on solid ground. Choose options for a private group for yourself and 4 others or board with other curious flyers.

Discover the astonishing beauty of Whistler and the surrounding area on this scenic helicopter flight. After meeting your professional pilot and getting comfy in a helicopter, get ready to take in incredible views. During your 42 minutes in the air, see the famous Whistler Blackcomb Resort, the turquoise green Cheakamus Lake, Garibaldi Lake, and fly over the spectacular mountain top with a view of Black Tusk Peak. Feel the cold icy snow with both feet as you enjoy a 15-minute landing to savor a magnificent glacier viewing, if weather conditions allow. This landing experience offers absolutely amazing views. After your scenic flight, you will return to the Whistler Heliport.

Board the helicopter at the Whistler Heliport and take off on a scenic 24-minute flight. Soar up to 7000 feet in the air for fantastic panoramic views. During the tour, see beautiful landscapes with accompanying onboard commentary from your pilot. Admire the views of Garibaldi Lake and Cheakamus Lake, with their turquoise green waters. Fly over Whistler Blackcomb Resort Provincial Park and be amazed by the majestic mountains mountain peaks, such as Black Tusk Peak. Then, return to the Whistler Heliport.

Join a fun and educational day in the backcountry adjacent to Whistler Blackcomb. Among the many skills you will be introduced to are basic avalanche rescue, terrain analysis, track setting, uphill and downhill skiing technique, route finding, tree skiing and trip planning. Spend a full day skiing and riding while covering uphill and downhill skills in powder, equipment use and safety awareness. There is no better place in the world to learn backcountry skiing than Whistler and your experienced guides will ensure you have an enjoyable and educational day. This is a must-do tour to complete your stay in Whistler. This tour is geared for beginner skiers or snowboarders looking at getting into backcountry travel. Participants must be comfortable and confident in intermediate terrain [blue runs] in a variety of snow conditions. Groups can expect 2 – 4 runs for the day, depending on ability and fitness level. The guide will get everyone to sign a waiver and perform a gear check before a trip briefing on safety and the day’s objectives. You will cover the following throughout your day: Equipment setup boots, skins and ski’s/board for touring Trailhead procedures with transceiver Companion rescue review How to efficiently walk up hill in touring mode Terrain choice and limitations depending on hazards Uphill terrain selection and track-setting: Safe terrain selection and efficient uptrack How to evaluate a slope Maintain situational awareness Downhill safe terrain choice and technique: Use Slope Avlauator to choose a run appropriate to conditions. Efficient transition from touring to skiing mode. Care of skins, transition routine. How to best ski the run Where and when to regroup safely The day will finish at approximately 4:30pm with a debrief at the Escape Route Alpine Demo Centre. The guide will also suggest what to do next to further your backcountry knowledge and abilities