Spearhead Traverse - Whistler
The Proper Way to Ski Whistler Blackcomb
The Spearhead is a stunning, high-level, U-shaped ski traverse linking Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains via a series of glaciers, summits and mountain passes. The traverse has been described as a classic Canadian Ski Mountaineering objective and has often been compared, in quality, to the world-famous Haute Route.
All superlatives aside, here is what you really need to know about the Spearhead Traverse: 35 km, 13 wild glaciers, 11 mountain passes, countless jaw-dropping views, and endlessly deep, pristine snow, almost all in the alpine territory. For our visitors, this is by far the best way to ski tour the Whistler Backcountry, and for the locals, well, you can't really call yourself a Coast Mountain Skier until you have done the Spearhead Traverse.
Let our Ski Guides manage the navigation, avalanche hazard assessment and crevasses. All you need to do is hike up to glorious mountain passes, ski some epic powder runs and appreciate some seriously magnificent views.
The Goods
Length: 3 Days
Elevations: 1300m - 2600m
Terrain: Open bowls, glades, pillows, alpine faces and couloirs. A good mix of elevations and aspects
Season: Late winter - spring
Max. Guide to Guest Ratio: 6:1
Favourite Runs: Macbeth Glacier and Overlord Glacier
Is This For You?
The Spearhead Traverse is geared towards anyone who has logged a variety of days ski touring, has a strong ski ability level and is now looking to experience the mountains on a unique and challenging trip. The Spearhead Traverse is not only a physical challenge but also a mental challenge as this trip is 3 fully self-supported days in the backcountry. So if you are an intermediate to an advanced skier (ability to link turns on black diamond terrain) and have good fitness, this is the trip for you.
The Route
First completed in 1964 as a 9-day expedition from the valley (before the first ski lifts), it has since been done in little over three hours (that's right, three hours!). Most people, however, will take 2-4 days to enjoy this fantastic adventure.
35 km, 13 wild glaciers, 11 mountain passes
Scheduled Trip Dates 2022/2023
All prices are CAD and subject to 5% sales tax
March 17 - 19$925 /person
March 25 - 27$925 /person
April 1 - 3$925 /person
April 7 - 9$925 /person
April 14 - 16$925 /person
Women's Spearhead Traverse
April 8 - 10$925 /person
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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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Altus mountain guides is a group of motivated professionals dedicated to providing our clients with outstanding quality in the mountains with safe adventurous trips. From our base in Squamish and Whistler BC we provide you access to the most amazing mountain experiences the West Coast has to offer. Our exciting itineraries showcase the Coast Range but reach beyond to the interior ranges of the Selkirkʼs and Purcellʼs and onto the Rockies. We also offer trips internationally from the historic and classic European Alps to the windswept wilds of Patagonia.