Mountain Skills Academy

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MSAA (Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures) is the #1 Sea-to-Sky guiding outfit.

Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures provides professional guides for ski touring, ice climbing, snowshoeing, via ferrata, rock climbing, hiking, and mountaineering. Our training courses include avalanche safety, wilderness first aid, introduction to backcountry skiing, and rock climbing skills. We are based in Whistler and offer tours and courses in Whistler, Squamish, and the Canadian Rockies. J

Photos from Mountain Skills Academy's post 06/04/2026

Looking for a fun school holiday activity for the kids this summer? 🧗‍♂️☀️

Our Squamish Climbing Camps are the perfect way for young adventurers to spend a day outdoors, build confidence, make new friends, and learn the fundamentals of rock climbing in one of the world’s most iconic climbing destinations.

📅 Current availability:
June 29 (Sold Out)
July 13 (Available)
July 27 (Sold Out)
August 10 (Available)
August 24 (Available)

With two weeks already sold out, spots are filling quickly! Choose from single day drop ins or a week long camp, check out of website for prices and more info!

Don’t miss your chance to get the kids outside, off their screens, and into an unforgettable day of climbing, games, and adventure. 🏔️

Photos from Mountain Skills Academy's post 06/02/2026

We’re Ready for Another Incredible Summer Season. Meet the 2026 team! ☀️🏔️

Whether you’re looking to improve your climbing, build mountain skills, or simply spend more time outdoors, our certified guides are ready to help you make the most of the season.

🔥 Book any rock climbing or mountaineering course or private guide in June and use code SUMMER2026 for 10% off.

05/26/2026

WHISTLER MOUNTAIN GIVEAWAY 🌞⛰️

We’ve teamed up with and to hook one lucky pair up with the ultimate Whistler adventure. I’m talking Via Ferrata - clipping in and climbing your way across rock faces, metal rungs, narrow ledges, and sky-high suspension bridges, all with insane alpine views around every corner. Then cap off the day with a well-earned lunch soaking in those views, before unwinding with a relaxing overnight stay in Whistler!

Win:
🧗 2 spots on the iconic Via Ferrata adventure with
🎟️ 2 Whistler Blackcomb Sightseeing Day Passes to explore the mountains from above
🍔 $100 Whistler Blackcomb Food & Beverage Gift Card
🛏️ $500 Whistler.com Accommodation Gift Card

How to enter:
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Tag the adventure buddy you’d bring (more tags = more entries!)

📅 Giveaway closes June 2nd at 2 PM PST
📩 Winner will be contacted directly by via DM

Good luck!

Photos from Mountain Skills Academy's post 05/19/2026

Okay… we might be a little biased but summer in Whistler is seriously hard to beat. Here are 10 reasons to add Whistler to your list 👇

1. Conquer a Via Ferrata
2. Explore ancient ice on a Glacier Discovery Tour 🧊
3. Take on the Blackcomb Buttress Climb
4. Walk above it all on the Sky Walk
5. Wander through endless Whistler alpine hikes 🌸
6. Try Glacier Glissading (yes, sliding on snow in summer!)
7. Step inside an Ice Cave ❄️
8. Experience iconic Garibaldi hikes
9. Summit Star Chek 🏔️
10. Learn real mountain skills with a Crevasse Rescue Course

Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, epic views, or your next unforgettable adventure, we’ve got you covered this summer! ⛰️☀️

Photos from Mountain Skills Academy's post 05/06/2026

Winter may be behind us, but we’re already dreaming about face shots and untouched lines ❄️

Here’s a little taste of what went down on our Powder Punch backcountry tours this season…

If you’re thinking about getting in on it next winter, now’s kind of the sweet spot. Lock in your pass before May 31 and you’ll snag this year’s pricing before it bumps up:
– 3 days: $509 (goes up after May 31st)
– 5 days: $799 (goes up after May 31st)
– 10 days: $1,350 (holding steady 🙌)

Plus, if you jump in this month, we’ll throw in a couple extras:
– $50 MSAA gift card for summer adventures
– A fresh MSAA goggle cover for next season

Basically… cheaper turns now, bonus gear later, and a whole lot of powder in your future.

Hit us up or grab your pass before the end of May 👊

Photos from Mountain Skills Academy's post 04/22/2026

We’re officially back in ice cave season! ❄️✨

Here’s a sneak peek from our latest tours, haven’t they been unreal?

A 60-minute helicopter flight over stunning glaciers, exploring incredible ice caves with your guide, and wrapping it all up with a fully catered picnic right on the snow.

Honestly… bucket list material. Who’s in? 🚁

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4368 Main Street # 207B
Whistler, BC
V8E1B6

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm