Mountain Climbing in Banff National Park

Enjoy mountain climbing in the Rockies in Banff National Park with one of the guides at Explore-share.com!

Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest, is located in Alberta and boasts 6,641 square km of mountainous terrain. Compare and book a certified guide for your trip on Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our selection of Mountain Climbing trips in Banff National Park. The mountains are calling!

Top mountain climbing trips | Banff National Park:

Most popular

4 day mountaineering trip in Valley of the Ten Peaks, Lake Louise

Join Maarten, a ACMG-certified mountain guide, during this 4 day exploration of the stunning Valley of the Ten Peaks in Western Canada! During this privately guided trip, you will have the opportunity to explore some of the mixed terrain highlights of Alberta's Banff National Park, one of the most breathtaking areas of Canada!

4 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromCAD 3860

3-day Alpine skills course at the Peyto Hut on the Wapta Icefield in Banff (Group)

Come with Maarten, an ACMG certified mountain guide, and develop your alpine skills on this 3-day course in Peyto Hut and the Wapta Icefield surroundings, inside the Banff National Park of Canada.

3 days

Beginner

Fit

FromCAD 1200

Easy mountaineering day trip in the Canadian Rockies

Join Brent, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this one day ascent of Mount Temple, overlooking the town of Lake Louise. Perfect for those who are looking for their first taste of mountaineering!

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromCAD 160

4-day mountaineering course in Banff National Park

Learn mountaineering basic skills in the beautiful Canadian Rockies, from the Bow Hut in the Banff National Park, along with Patrick, a local ACMG certified alpine guide.

4 days

First Time

Occasional

FromCAD 1750

5-day mountaineering course in Banff National Park

Gain basic mountaineering skills while exploring for 5 days the beautiful Canadian Rockies from the Bow Hut, in the Banff National Park, with Patrick, a local ACMG certified alpine guide.

5 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromCAD 2150

1-day climb of Mount Temple near Lake Louise, Canada

Join a certified mountain guide and conquer the Mount Temple, the highest peak in the Lake Louise area, in the Canadian Rockies.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 350

3-day alpine climbing trip from Abbot Pass

Join a local certified guide on a 3-day trip for one of the most classic climbs in the Rockies: Mts. Victoria and Lefroy, from Abbot Pass. You can also ascend Mt. Huber if conditions allow.

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 1150

3-day climb on Mount Cline in western Alberta

Climb the amazing Mount Cline, in the canadian region of Western Alberta during a 3-day trip along with a certified mountain guide.

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 895

Victoria North Summit 1 Day Climb, near Lake Louise

Climb to the summit of the beautiful Mount Victoria, in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, in just one day with a certified mountain guide.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 595

Mount Hector, 3-day summit near Lake Louise

Come and climb one of the most beautiful mountains in the area around Lake Louise, Canada: Mount Hector, on this 3 day adventure with a certified mountain guide.

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 795

4-day Mount Willingdon summit in the Banff National Park

Conquer the Canadian Rockies during this exciting 4-day summit climb of Mount Willingdon with a certified mountain guide.

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 835

Mount Forbes 6-day climbing expedition, Alberta

Improve your mountaineering skills and prepare for more challenging ascents on this 6-day expedition to reach the summit of Mt. Forbes with a certified mountain guide.

6 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 2395

Expedition to Mt Joffre, Kananaskis Country (Alberta)

Explore some of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Canadian Rockies, capped off by an ascent of Mount Joffre on this 3 day expedition with a certified mountain guide.

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 925

Good to know:

Country Code

Currency

Canadian dollar

Language

English and French

Weather

Short, cool summers and long snowy winters

How to get there

Calgary is the nearest main city and is a 1.5 hour drive away. You can also go by bus and by train

Best time to visit

For mountain climbing, the best time to visit is during the summer months between June and September

More info about Mountain Climbing in Banff National Park:

Located in Alberta, Canada, Banff National Park stretches over a span of 6,641 sq. km along the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies. Lake Louise, Hector Lake, the Waputik, Bow and Blue Ranges are some of its most important landmarks. The Park is also home to an impressive and wide variety of wildlife including the grizzly bear, cougar, wolverine, elk, bighorn sheep, and moose. Mountain climbing in Banff National Park is an unforgettable experience. Book one of the certified guides at Explore-Share.com and start planning a thrilling adventure!

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