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Rock Climbing in Banff

Located inside the Banff National Park, in the province of Alberta, let yourself be conquered by this magic place and live good rock climbing adventures.

Banff is one of the main towns within this protected area of ​​southern Canada, but with a low level of inhabitants due to the controlled conservation of its natural environment. In addition, as part of the Rocky Mountains, Banff has mountainous terrain, with numerous dense coniferous forests and alpine landscapes with excellent rock climbing options. The different types of rock that we will find here, propose us objectives for different physical and technical levels. Among the main points of interest for rock climbers, we find Mount Buffalo (located a few kilometers from Banff), currently known as Mount Tunnel. There are also other popular mountains around Banff, such as Mount Rundle (2,949 m), Mount Cascade (2,998 m), Mount Norquay (2,134 m) and Sulfur Mountain (2,281 m) which can be reached by cable car. Take a look at our selection of rock climbing trips in Banff and hire your next local guide for a great adventure!
 
 
 
 
 

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What people are saying about these trips

Josée Chartier

5.00

October, 2022

Rock Climbing Introduction for Beginners in Alberta

it was a great day! Ethan is very friendly and he made our day one to remember! thank you

Dennis Ly

5.00

September, 2022

Rock climbing in Banff and Canmore area

Amazing guide, provided equipment, Jeff and his team created a plan and work around for weather and it was overall a great experience

Kathleen Lo

5.00

July, 2022

Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing Program in Canmore

My partner and I had an incredibly memorable day climbing with Brent! His expertise is unparalleled and he tailored our trip based on our abilities. Most importantly, he made sure we were safe and enjoying our climb throughout the day. I look forward to climbing with Brent again and would highly recommend him as a guide for anyone exploring the area!

Joanne Ho

5.00

July, 2022

Bow Valley Rock Climbing Day in Banff National Park

Brent is amazing! It was my first time doing a multipitch and I felt safe under Brent's guidance. Great conversation too. Thank you very much!

Samir Gouin

5.00

May, 2021

Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing Program in Canmore

Had a great time and learned lots!

Laurel Hoover

5.00

August, 2020

Rock Climbing Introduction for Beginners in Alberta

Organized amazing tours for me while I was in Banff.I learned to rock climb and the next day I did a multi-pitch climb. I also did the Sulphur Mountain trek. The guides were excellent and I had so much fun! Would love to do more tours with them!

Yi Lu

5.00

July, 2020

Bow Valley Rock Climbing Day in Banff National Park

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Peter O

5.00

August, 2019

Rock Climbing Introduction for Beginners in Alberta

Another great couple trips with Jeff (both multi-day mountaineering and a rock climbing outing). As always he's a great guide that's fun to spend time with and climb with safely and efficiently. Have been out with him many times and plan on many more.

Candice Ehresman

5.00

August, 2019

Rock Climbing Introduction for Beginners in Alberta

Our guide Phil was amazing! We went rock climbing with my 5 & 7 year old and he was very knowledgeable & encouraging while keeping their safety in mind. The kids learned a lot while having a great time. I would use their services again. It was awesome!!

Laurentz De Witte

5.00

July, 2019

Rock Climbing Introduction for Beginners in Alberta

We went rock climbing in Sunshine Village with Phil. Great instructor! After getting us through all the basics of rock climbing we started the day with a quite easy climb. Through the day the difficulty increased which made it very challenging. We never felt unsafe and were very satisfied at the end! Perfect day! Would recommend it to everybody!!

Kymberley Hill

5.00

July, 2019

Rock Climbing Introduction for Beginners in Alberta

Highly, highly, highly recommended. If at all deliberating about getting out with Alpine Air Adventures: don’t. You will definitely not regret spending time with these guys, as this is far from your average “tour” experience; it’s pure bucket-list. Myself and a buddy recently spent the day with Jeff, and he was incredible - such a fantastic day. 2:1 guided rock climbing in Banff, and we loved every second. Jeff was patient (even with a complete novice like myself), and tailored our experience to exactly what we wanted, and the conditions of the day. Just ten minutes from meeting Jeff, I felt 100% comfortable, and knew I was in the most expert of hands. Jeff is incredibly patient and extremely knowledgeable, with a relaxed, super-friendly approach – not to mention an awesome sense of humour that makes it feel like you’re out on an adventure with a good friend. I could not recommend Jeff and AAA more. Amazing – can’t wait to go out with them again.

Jonathan DeMent

5.00

July, 2019

Rock Climbing Introduction for Beginners in Alberta

My guide was Christian from the same company (vs Jeff). I was thrilled with the service, friendliness, knowledge, and professionalism. We went to Sunshine Slab near Banff to sport climb for a half day. We managed to get a lot of memorable climbs in a short amount of time. I would gladly use these guys again.

Dov Gil-Har

5.00

August, 2018

Rock Climbing Introduction for Beginners in Alberta

Jeff was so kind to the kids, he encouraged and motivated our 12 y/o eldest, and was tolerant and patient with our 9 y/o young one. Extremely recommended for families. We had much fun on the Banff cliffs.

Samantha Reid

5.00

July, 2018

Rock Climbing Introduction for Beginners in Alberta

I had an incredible day with Alpine Airs intro to climbing! Our guide was fantastic and I felt comfortable the whole time! Pretty sure I’m addicted to rock climbing now!


 

There are many reasons for choosing Rock Climbing in Banff

If you are looking for good rock quality, visit Canmore just 25 km from Banff. As part of the beautiful Bow Valley and lying inside the stunning Banff National Park, you can climb rock and ice in multiple areas around the town. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, in Canmore there is a wide variety of options specifically designed for your level.

 

Good to know:

Country Code

+1

Currency

Canadian Dollar

Best time to visit

June to September

Language

English and French

How to get there

The most common means of transportation to get to Banff are the bus and the train. The town also has a small airport, although the frequency of flights is very low

Weather

Both summers and winters are considered high seasons. In winter (December-March) it is cold and snowy, perfect conditions for skiing. In summer (June-August), the weather varies from mild to warm and is recommended for hiking or climbing activities

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