Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding | Whistler
📍 Whistler, Canada
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DurationFull-day
FitnessModerate
CancellationFree cancellation 48h before start time
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Overview
What you will be doing
Safety briefing
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.
Take Whistler or Blackcomb Lifts to start the day
Ski instructions
The day will finish at approximately 16:30 with a debrief.
The guide will also suggest what to do next to further your backcountry knowledge and abilities.
Things to know
AccessibilityNot suited for wheelchair users | Not suited for children | Not suited for pregnant people
Fitness levelModerate
Tour languageEnglish
Licence requiredNone
- MSAA Loyalty Program: Following the AST-1 Course all students will be added to the MSAA loyalty program. All students will receive a 10% discount on any future course with MSAA. Following the AST-1 Course we recommend all students take the AST-2 course within the next 1-2 seasons.
- Lift Ticket: If you do NOT currently possess a valid Whistler Blackcomb lift ticket (Seasons Pass, Spirit Pass, Edge Card, Epic Pass, etc.), you may buy a Lift Ticket through our office at checkout.
- All Courses subject to a minimum number of participants. 48 hour notice will be given if the minimum number has not been reached.
- Minimum age is 16
- Season is Nov - Apr
- Prerequisites: Average Fitness & Intermediate Skier
- Groups can expect 2 - 4 runs for the day, depending on ability and fitness level
- Avalanche safety equipment is not included (transceiver, shovel, probe)
- Touring skis/splitboard required.
- Geared for skiers and snowboarders who are ready to step beyond the resort but have little or no backcountry experience.
Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Included
- Instructor
- Skiing equipment
❌ Not included
- Snack
- Water
- Pick up and drop off transport
- Gratuities
Where we'll meet
Meet up/Pick up location: Whistler, BC V8E, Canada
Instruction: Meeting point will be confirmed upon booking completion.
ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.
Your host
This tour is operated by Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures.
Pay securely online. Your tour is operated by our vetted local partner, and Kodama Travel acts as booking agent. We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen delays, cancellations, and medical emergencies.