Ice Climbing in Banff, Lake Louise & Sunshine Village

Join certified guide Jeff Bullock on a full day ice climbing adventure on some great ice falls in the Bow Valley in Alberta, Canada.

Group

Rockies

1 Day

Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec

Fit

Beginner

Highlights

Enjoy a full day of ice climbing in the amazing Bow Valley.
See the beautiful natural scenery of Alberta, Canada.
Gaze at the sky scraping peaks of the Rockies from atop an ice fall.

Description

Would you like to enjoy a unique ice climbing adventure in Canada? Then join me on this exciting program in Alberta. From Banff and Canmore to Lake Louise, there is a good reason why so many people yearn to visit this wonderful western province. One of the places I would like to show you is the amazing Bow valley, where you can enjoy a full day of exciting ice climbing.

Boasting stunning scenery, the Bow Valley is an incredible place. Within the valley, you can enjoy great views of the Rockies. You can also admire the valley’s gorgeous lakes as well, from the Vermilion lake to the Ghost lake. And because this is an ice climbing trip, the higher you go, the more you will get to see.

If you don’t have ice climbing experience, I can offer you an intro to ice climbing. If you are more advanced, I can show you more challenging ice climbing spots! Whichever your case, you are welcome to join.

During this trip, along with the fun, you’ll have climbing an amazing icefall, you will also get to learn a number of important ice climbing skills. Some examples of those skills include ice climbing safety and basic rope management, which involves belaying and lowering on top rope climbs.

Have you ever wanted to try ice climbing? Then book your place now and join me on this exciting program or on an intro to ice-climbing tailored to your needs!

I can also take you on a 5-day splitboarding adventure near Lake Louise!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Rope

- Harness

- Helmet

- Crampons

- Mountaineering boots

- Ice axe

- Belay and rappel devices

- Quickdraws

Price details

Along with the guiding fee, the price also includes necessary ice climbing equipment including boots. Price does not include 5% GST.

Details

Accommodation

There are many comfortable accommodation options around the Bow valley, in places like Banff and Canmore that I would be happy to recommend to you.

More info

You can join a group on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from November to March.

Meeting point

Meeting location at our Banff office at 07:30 unless otherwise discussed.

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About the guide

Jeff

4.98

(44)

Mountain Guide

Alpine Air Adventures is an independent mountain guiding business run by Jeff Bullock. I am a fully certified IFMGA Mountain Guide, with my training and certification through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, and the Canadian Avalanche Association.

We specialize in outdoor Banff adventures including: rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, avalanche courses and improvised rope rescue courses.

Based out of Banff, Alberta, Canada in the heart of the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alpine Air offers everything mountain. My main emphasize is to offer safe and unforgettable Banff adventures to my guests. With the allure of the mountains right at my doorstep I am always keen to take on any adventure and I am excited to have you along. Contact me to begin organizing your dream mountain ascent or descent.

Languages

French | English

Certificates

ACMG | IFMGA

What people are saying about this trip

Alan Hughes

5.00

March, 2023

Although Jeff was meant to be the lead guide we actually had Josh Mojorossy from Golden. An amazing guide for ice climbing and such a helpful person. He agreed to give me a lift on the day of climbing which I was so grateful for. All correspondence was very clear, and Richard met me the evening before climbing to issue gear. A fist class service All round. Many thanks to all involved.

Ulrick Garrison

5.00

February, 2023

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Heather Williams

5.00

February, 2023

Jesse was a great guide, and the location was gorgeous. There were three different routes set up for various levels of climbing abilities.

Lorenz Rubner

5.00

February, 2023

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Johann Chung

5.00

January, 2023

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Chi Shen

5.00

January, 2023

Everything was good. The guide is super nice and has done an excellent job. My daughter enjoyed it very much. Highly recommend this tour.

Cassandra Rigo

5.00

March, 2020

Ben guided us to Marble Canyon and it was a really awesome and rewarding experience! Ben was really cool and relaxed about everything, the whole process was made extremely simple, and he went so far as to teach us a little more than we had originally expected to learn. We got extremely lucky with the weather and hiked back with blue skies and the sun shining! Thank you very much!!

Jacobus

5.00

February, 2020

Absolutely exceeded expectations! Everyone had a great time with more than enough variety to satisfy everyone’s skill level. Would definitely recommend to anyone with an interest in getting started or progressing their ice climbing.