Ice Climbing Adventure in Banff: Beginner

3.0
(10 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Ice Experience program is designed to allow people of all abilities to experience the exciting sport of waterfall ice climbing.
Our guides are incredible instructors, skilled climbers, and fun to be around.
They are certified to the highest standards in the industry by the ACMG/IFMGA, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands.

What's Included

All climbing gear - helmet, harness, ice tools, crampons, climbing boots
Professional Mountain Guides ACMG/IFMGA
Private transportation
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Alpine Air Adventures office located at 229 Bear St on the lower level, under the movie theatre. You will need your own transportation to the climbing site.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The Ice Experience programs are designed for you to experience the exciting sport of waterfall ice climbing in the Canadian Rockies.
You will go to a local frozen waterfall, learn the basic skills, and quickly be off the ground swinging ice tools and climbing! Icefall location may vary.
This program is suitable for complete beginners, but also for more experienced people looking to climb and learn new skills.

During the full day or 2 day program, we will have more options for waterfalls to visit. We will also have more time to advance your skills.

Basic skills covered include:
-Site safety and awareness
-Walking in crampons
-Belaying top rope climbers
-How to move on steep ice - swinging ice tools, and using your crampons

During the full day or 2 day program, we may progress to more advanced skills including:
-Advanced movement on steep ice
-Placing ice screws and building V-threads
-Mock leading and Rappelling

The Canadian Rockies surrounding Banff are a world class destination for waterfall ice climbing. Join us on this program to get a taste of what the hype is all about!

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Alpine Air Adventures

Tags

Winter Sports
Extreme Sports
Climbing
Ice Climbing
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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