Blackcomb Buttress
Lift accessed alpine goodness
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.
The Goods
Length: 1 day
Starting point: Whistler, BC.
Summit Elevation: 2425M (7960ft)
Season: June 1 - October 1
Max. Guest to Guide Ratio: 2:1
Style of Climbing: Rock
Cost: Starting at $375/person
What's included
- Guide’s fees
- Group equipment
- Technical gear rentals (Harness, Helmet, Axe, Crampons)
- Photos of the climb
Not included
- Food
- Pre and post valley accommodation
- Mountaineering boot rental
- Lift pass for Whistler Blackcomb
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
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
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.
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!
*Contact us for custom dates, duration, and included costs
The Objective
This trip is suitable for the absolute beginner if you have some experience climbing/scrambling and moderate fitness. However, even the experienced mountaineer will enjoy this civilized outing in the mountains.
Elevation gain from lift system: 620m
Climb difficulty: 5.4
Distance (one way): 2.8km
Book a Custom Trip
Custom Date & Duration
June 1- October 1
Add-Ons
Still Have Questions or Concerns?
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns or requests on how we can make this the best trip ever!!!
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