Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures

My friends’ moms hate to see me coming 👀⛰️ But honestly… the views over Howe Sound while hanging off a cliff are worth the shaky legs 😅🧗🏼‍♀️ I tried the Via Ferrata with @msa_adventures at the @seatoskygondola and it was SUCH a fun way to push my comfort zone. Make sure to end the experience with a drink and bite at the Sky Pilot Restaurant overlooking Howe Sound and the mountains 🍻⛰️ Such a beautiful spot to sit back and soak in the views for a while! 📌 Save this for your Vancouver summer bucket list and follow @bootsandfins for more epic BC experiences ✨ • • • • #squamish #bucketlist #viaferrata #bc #experiences

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 👊

SAVE THIS TO YOUR BUCKET LIST! 📍 via ferrata squamish #outdoorgear #canada #travel #viaferrata

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? 🚁

Looking for an unforgettable way to keep the kids active this summer? Squamish is the perfect place for young explorers to play, learn, and connect with nature. Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures offers a 5-day Squamish Adventure Camp designed for ages 7 to 12, packed with outdoor fun. Daily drop-in options are also available for families looking for flexible scheduling. Each day is a new adventure: ⛰️ Via Ferrata 🚵 Mountain biking 🧗 Rock climbing 🌊 Lake day 🧭 Wilderness discovery Led by experienced local guides, gear is included so kids can focus on building confidence, learning new skills, and making friends along the way.

We’ve just launched an amazing summer promo that gives you up to 20% on Rock Climbing & Mountaineering courses and private guiding. The earlier you book, the more you save! 20% off in April 15% off in May 10% off in June From your first moves on real rock to refining advanced trad systems, our courses are designed to meet you where you’re at and take you further. Step into the alpine with mountaineering programs, build confidence on glaciers, or start chasing bigger objectives like the Tantalus Range or Sky Pilot. Whatever your goal looks like this summer, our full range of courses and private guided experiences are built to help you get there, one step, pitch, and summit at a time. Secure your spot and make this summer count. Promo code: SUMMER2026 #InspireAdventure #ClimbWithMSAA #AdventureAwaits #ExploreBC GoWhistler ExploreSquamish WhistlerBC SquamishBC

And that’s a wrap! 🎿❄️ This weekend marks our final AST 1 courses of the season! A huge shoutout to our incredible guides who showed up in all conditions (snow, rain, and everything in between) and to all of our adventurous students who committed to learning the skills needed to travel safely in the backcountry. We’ve had an incredible winter, thanks to everyone who joined us this season, and we’ll see you out there. 🏔️

An everlasting love for the backcountry. So grateful for days like this on the mountain where I can show up well equipped with gear, skills, and knowledge AND still learn from guides who have spent decades exploring the backcountry. Huge shout out to Atsu, one of MSAA’s guides for having been a huge inspiration to get me outside and keep educating myself. Always explore safely when going out into the backcountry during all seasons! Guided trips are great but that doesn’t mean you show up unprepared ⛰️ #learning #skiing #backcountry

We love seeing @ride_yvr and @rowangski getting out there and taking on one of BC’s most iconic backcountry routes, the Spearhead Traverse! Spanning 30+ km and crossing 13 glaciers, it’s a journey through some of the most raw, awe-inspiring terrain in the Coast Mountains. Big views, big effort, and the kind of experience that stays with you long after you’re done. So the question is… Would you slow it down and experience it as a multi day hike or dig deep and go for the single-day push?

Backcountry report | 4/4/26 Jonathan checking in from the Whistler Blackcomb backcountry on April 4th. Location: Whistler Blackcomb backcountry ~2000 m Current Conditions: Spring conditions are here, with warm temps across all elevations, broken skies, and light wind. The snowpack is in a diurnal cycle. North aspects in the alpine are still holding decent snow, but other aspects are warming quickly. Even early, east aspects showed pinwheeling around 2000 m, and south-facing terrain is actively shedding. Hazards: Wet loose avalanches are the main concern. Avoid southerly and easterly slopes through midday and afternoon. Watch for overhead hazard, cornices sagging and potential rockfall as terrain warms. Travel Advice: Start early and move through solar aspects before they heat up. Ski crampons, skin wax, and sunscreen are recommended. Overall: Good spring skiing is out there if you manage timing and aspect well. Happy Easter and enjoy those spring turns! 🐣

Looking for things to do in Whistler this winter? Well look no further… 👀 Volume 8 of our Whistler Winter series is all about our Luxury Ice Cave Adventure, one of the most spectacular ways to experience the Coast Mountains in true style. Start your journey with a breathtaking scenic helicopter flight over ancient glaciers and rugged alpine terrain. Land atop a glacier and step into a mesmerizing ice cave, wandering through deep blue tunnels as our expert guides share stories and insights about the ice and its history. Finish with a fully catered picnic surrounded by stunning glacier views, the perfect way to soak it all in. This is the ultimate luxury winter experience you don’t want to miss. 🏔️✨

Backcountry report | 3/31/26 Adrian checking in from the Spearhead and Fitzsimmons ranges on the last day of March. Location: Spearhead Traverse / Fitzsimmons Range High alpine terrain Current Conditions: We’ve been getting out across a wide range of terrain, including the Spearhead Traverse today, with travel through the Flute / Nobo area. Skiing remains quite good in sheltered, shaded terrain, especially where you’re out of the wind and sun. There are still plenty of soft turns to be found if you’re willing to seek them out. A stable weather pattern over the past few days has allowed for confident travel in more complex alpine terrain, including glaciers and bigger objectives. Looking ahead, that high pressure is set to break. A weak low pressure system is expected midweek (Wednesday–Thursday), bringing roughly 15–20 cm over 48–72 hours. Expect changing conditions with that incoming snow. Overall, the snowpack remains strong and well established at the base, setting up nicely for ski mountaineering season. We’re continuing to exercise caution around cornices. Great conditions out there, get after it. ❄️