Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures

207B, 4368 Main St, Whistler, BC V8E 1B6
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Since 1991, MSAA has been providing professionally guided mountain tours and top level outdoor skills courses in Whistler. MSAA is owned and operated by a pioneering IFMGA/ACMG Mountain Guide. This certification represents the highest level of qualification and expertise amongst the mountain trades. Their guests' safety, sense of accomplishment, and enjoyment are always the top priorities. MSAA guides are highly trained in the mountain disciplines of backcountry skiing, rock climbing, ice climbing, hiking, avalanche and glacier safety, and mountaineering.

Mountain Adventures: MSAA provide unique, authentic guided mountain adventures such as their most popular Via Ferrata and glacier tours on Whistler Mountain. Their guides lead and instruct activities in rock climbing, hiking, ski touring, snowshoeing, and ice climbing.

Private Guiding: MSAA provide privately-guided outings for their clients which may range from small, family outings all the way up to large, corporate events. Each trip is customized to meet the goals and objectives of their guests. MSAA aims to exceed expectations by bringing years of local knowledge, careful selection of terrain, and exceptional client care. Guests can depend on a spotless safety record.

Whatever your interest or ability level in outdoor pursuits, MSAA has an adventure, a course, and a guide for you!

Operating Hours
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures

TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating

The overall rating for Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures is 4.9

Ranked: 13 out of 84

Based on 671 reviews

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"Good fun for the young teens"

David C Richmond, Canada rated Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures 5 out of 5

Not too difficult, not too easy. Everyone had a good time climbing up the steel rungs with the safety line in place. read full review

David C - Richmond, Canada 31st Jul 2025

"Great time in Squamish"

S986VPmatthewm null rated Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures 5 out of 5

David and Emil were our guides, and they were awesome. We had a great time on the mountain. We had 6 people in our group ranging from 76 to 13. Everyone had a blast and would do it again! read full review

S986VPmatthewm - null 30th Jul 2025

"Awesome star Chek"

Emms536 Hertfordshire rated Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures 5 out of 5

Did the star Chek with Phil, awesome climb awesome guide , awesome views and an awesome company. Use MSAA for climbs in Whistler and Squamish they won’t disappoint read full review

Emms536 - Hertfordshire 23rd Jul 2025