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Blackcomb Buttress
Blackcomb Buttress is an unbeatable way to spend a day in Whistler!
- Location
- Whistler, BC
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Difficulty
- Introductory / Intermediate
- Guest Ratio
- 2 to 1
Starting at $425/person per person
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Blackcomb Buttress is an unbeatable way to spend a day in Whistler! Let one of our certified ACMG Mountain Guides guide you up the Blackcomb Buttress in Whistler on Blackcomb Peak. Your Mountain Guide will take you on the short walk from the gondola, leading to scenic Blackcomb Lake. From Blackcomb Lake, we scramble most of the way up the 200 meter Blackcomb Buttress and rock climb short sections with difficulties up to 5.7. Don’t worry if it is too hard - your guide can always haul you up! Once on the mountain summit of Blackcomb Peak, you will descend the Blackcomb Glacier back to the lifts.
Itinerary
Please meet at the Whistler/Blackcomb base at 8:30 am, where we will check gear and go over the day plan. Head up the Seventh Heaven chairlift to Blackcomb Lake. Ascend to the buttress, and return to town for a well-deserved après!
Is this for you?
- Previous rock climbing experience, in the gym or outside
- Have top-roped 5.6 as a minimum
- Fitness to be moving for a minimum of 6 hours
- Can hike 4 hours in gentle uphill terrain
- Likes being outside
2026 - Dates on demand
Includes
- Guide’s fees
- Group equipment
- Technical gear rentals (Harness, Helmet, Axe, Crampons)
- Photos of the climb
Does Not Include
- Food
- Pre and post valley accommodation
- Mountaineering boot rental
- Lift pass for Whistler Blackcomb
Frequently Asked Questions
Gear List
Gear list
Personal Gear
Boots - full-leather, They should be well broken-in and waterproofed with snow seal or similar
Summit-pack - 30 Litres capacity
Outer layer jacket with hood - Gore-Tex style
Lightweight outer layer waterproof pants - Gore-Tex style
Lightweight thermal layers - top & bottom, Polypro, Icebreaker, etc.
Climbing/hiking pants - nylon, fleece, Schoeller, etc.
Gloves (light and medium weight) - wool or poly-pro
Warm parka/jacket - down, synthetic, fleece or pile
Sweater or vest - wool, synthetic, fleece or down
Toque/warm hat - wool or fleece
Sunglasses - UV block with good eye coverage
Sunscreen - minimum spf45
Personal 1st aid (blister kit, toothbrush, blister kit, toilet paper, medications, etc.)
Camera
Water bottle - minimum 1 litres
Small “thermos” for hot drinks (optional)
Walking pole - Optional but helpful for the approach
Gaiters (1 pair) - Optional if built-in paint gaiters or boot gaiters
Communal and Technical equipment: (Supplied by AMG if required):
Compass and map
GPS
First Aid Kit
Ice axe and technical climbing tool
Climbing harness - seat harness only
Helmet
3 locking carabineers
1 belay device
Crampons - adjusted to your boots
Tape / Repair kit
Booking Policy
Please take a moment to read and understand our policies before booking! Booking, payment, cancellation and weather policies, as well as FAQ, may be found here.
