Squamish Via Ferrata Tour

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From $81.11

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour 30 minutes
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Take on a daring but safe climbing experience — the Sea to Sky Corridor’s Via Ferrata in Squamish. Italian for ‘Iron Way,’ this engineered vertical adventure consists of metal rungs and a specialized cable system. Once you get used to how high up you are in the mountains, look around for fantastic views of Howe Sound and nearby peaks. With a secured route throughout, this fully guided tour is a fun outing for adventurers ages 8 and up.

Sea to Sky Corridor’s Via Ferrata adventure in Squamish
Embark on a climbing adventure starting from the Sea to the Sky Gondola
Hike down the Sea to Summit trail while harnessed with climbing gear
Pass through old-growth woods and enjoy views of Howe Sound
Choose from several departure times

What's Included

Small group size
Professional guide
Helmet and harness

Sea to Sky Gondola lift tickets are required. These can be purchased online or at the gondola ticket window.
Snacks and beverage
Guide gratuity (suggested)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sea to Sky Gondola Summit Lodge
Squamish-Lillooet D, BC V0N 1J0, Canada
Meet 15 minutes before the tour start time at the Summit Shelter located at the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola, near the playground.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Earn some bragging rights by climbing the Via Ferrata at the Sea to Sky Gondola on this guided tour high above Squamish. Along with a helmet, you’ll be provided with a harness and lanyards, made up of two leashes that are clipped onto the cable for safety. With the entire route secured in this manner, Via Ferrata is a family-friendly activity (ages 8 and up.)

At the harnessing deck, get fitted with climbing equipment. Hike briefly down the Sea to Summit Trail through an old-growth forest, and emerge to a rewarding view of Howe Sound. At the ‘flight deck,’ your guide clips you into the safety cable.

See Howe Sound below and the snowcapped peaks of Sky Pilot above. With the help of the steel rungs and the fixed cable system, make your way across bridges, cross a catwalk, and head up glacier-worn granite.

Your Via Ferrata adventure ends at the Sea to Sky Summit Lodge, where you can relax on the sun deck.

Please note that gondola tickets are required to reach the meeting spot but are not included in the price of this expedition.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Dress according to weather conditions, it can be a little cooler at the top of the gondola that at the base.
Not wheelchair accessible
What to bring: Hiking boots or running shoes (no sandals), sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, backpack, water, snacks, all weather jacket, light gloves.

Bring a camera with a leash to capture the adventure
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Amazing tour, would love to do it again

Damian_N, Jul 2023

Amazing tour, breathtaking views and awesome guide. Victor did his best to assure we won't forget this tour, really appreciate his kind approach! Definitely can recommend it to everybody.

Amazing

Leanne_D, Jul 2023

My young adult children and myself did the Via Ferrata with Tache on July 5. The entire experience was amazing. Tache was awesome. Professional yet fun, with tons of great information about the area, the history and the experience. He went out of his way to take pictures of us, even using an extra cable to get better angles. I have already recommended this activity to all my friends and family!

Great experience

TrongCuong_P, Apr 2023

Nick our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable! My wife was super scared at the beginning but the course was beginner friendly enough that she rocked it and now is a pro lol. We got lucky with the weather in April, but if you don’t want rain might want to do the tour during the dry season.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much for your review! I am so happy to hear your wife gained so much confidence during the tour. We hope to see you come back for another tour in the future! - Lindsey

Great views, wicked guide! Check it out!!!

Erin_O, Jan 2023

Wicked fun, amazing guide who was full of information and extremely helpful! I would completely recommend this activity to anyone and everyone!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you for the 5-stars! Hope to see you again soon! – Lindsey