Mountaineering

Trip prices include: instruction and technical gear (ice axes, crampons, harnesses, etc)

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Snow and Ice weekend

Sign up for this three-day comprehensive introduction to general mountaineering. You'll receive instruction in basic techniques of moving on snow and ice, plus an understanding of safe glacier travel and of what crevasse rescue entails. You will also take part in the ascent of a classic Rockies peak with all the excitement and hard work this entails followed, if lucky, by the unforgettable thrill of the summit. >> Register Now

Intro To Mountaineering

This intensive mountaineering instruction course in the Canadian Rockies provides grounding in alpine mountaineering: climbing on snow, ice, rock & mixed terrain, glacier travel, crevasse rescue; and navigation. Experience the thrills of your first summits, enjoy great company and be left ready to continue on your own or to join us on our advanced programs and expeditions. The only prerequisites are a desire to learn, good physical fitness and a positive, adventurous attitude. Includes: instruction, technical gear (ice axes, crampons, harnesses, etc), food and accommodation (sleeping bag needed). >> Register Now

Intro To Ski Mountaineering

Explore the world of ski mountaineering during this intensive skills course, based out of the Bow Hut on the Wapta Icefields. The course covers skills such as glacier travel, crevasse rescue, route finding, avalanche awareness, trip planning, leadership and ski techniques, all while making some awesome day tours. Includes: instruction, accommodation, food and technical equipment. >> Register Now