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  • Edmonton, Canada

Ice Climbing Adventure in Banff: Beginner

  • 7 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

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 to Expect

Shared tour (max 12)
3 places
7 hrs duration

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!

Points of Interest

  • Banff National Park
  • Johnston Canyon
  • Grassi Lakes

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • All climbing gear - helmet, harness, ice tools, crampons, climbing boots
  • Professional Mountain Guides ACMG/IFMGA
NOT INCLUDED
  • Private Transportation will be needed to get to the climbing site.
  • Lunch

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

7:45 AM

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

3.5

13 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$259.99

per person

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