Alpine climbing is a ton of fun and more technically involved than general mountaineering. To be a good alpine climber your skills need to be broad, with a good mixture of rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier travel, and everything in between. It’s the cumulation of all your mountain skills. In the end the words “alpine” & “mountaineering” can be interchangeable but the context will point you toward one or the other. Putting that aside it is a ton of fun moving fast & light through the hills with a smaller team of climbers. The below courses have lower guest-to-guide ratios (1:1 or 2:1).
Alpine Climbing
The Bugaboos
5 Days of Alpine
One of the BEST alpine rock climbing venues in the world. Mix of education and guided ascents of epic granite spires!
What You’ll Learn
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Site Safety, Hazard Assessment, Emergency Protocols
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Equipment & Proper Use/Limitations/Care
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Glacial Travel Methods
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Glacier Morphology & Crevasses
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Crevasse Rescue
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Snow & Ice Travel Techniques
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Snow & Ice Anchors
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Guided Ascents Granite Spires
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And More!
Fantastic Fay
4 Days of Alpine
Experience the mountains high above Moraine Lake and learn some skills along the way! Then relax in Canada’s highest permanent structure- the Neil Colgan Hut (2957m)!
What You’ll Learn
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Site Safety, Hazard Assessment, Emergency Protocols
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Equipment & Proper Use/Limitations/Care
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Glacial Travel Methods
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Glacier Morphology & Crevasses
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Crevasse Rescue
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Snow & Ice Travel Techniques
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Snow & Ice Anchors
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Ice Axe Use & Self-Arrest
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Summits Attempts of Mt. Fay & Mt. Little
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Relaxing Evening
Swiss't Up
5 Days of Alpine
Near Rogers Pass we’ll hike up to Hermit Meadows, where we’ll be tent based. Then the fun begins as we learn some skills and explore the nearby peaks!
What You’ll Learn
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Site Safety, Hazard Assessment, Emergency Protocols
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Equipment & Proper Use/Limitations/Care
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Glacial Travel Methods
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Glacier Morphology & Crevasses
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Crevasse Rescue
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Snow & Ice Travel Techniques
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Snow & Ice Anchors
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Ice Axe Use & Self-Arrest
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Summits Attempts of the Swiss Peaks & Mt. Tupper
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And More!
Abbot Classic
3 Days of Alpine
Test your alpine fitness and skills on two great 11,000ers from the historic Abbot Pass Hut. Surreal mountain views all day! Awesome Climbing!
Trip Details
We’ll catch the Lake O’Hara bus or walk in in the morning and then make our way to Abbot Pass. Getting up to the pass will be challenging but it’s not without many rewards. The surrounding of Lake O’Hara is known as the “Gem of the Canadian Rockies” and for good reason. This place is spectacular for hiking and climbing.
Once at the pass (2925m), we’ll get to admire the historical Abbot Pass Hut, which is unfortunately closed due to slope erosion concerns. The next two days will be spent attempting our luck on the adjacent mountains, Mt. Victoria (3464m) and Mt. Lefroy (3423m). These two peaks are superb and characteristically different than one another, which offers a nice change in terms of climbing style. Also, both of them are 11’000ers of the Canadian Rockies. On the 3rd day we’ll hike out back to Lake O’Hara where we’ll catch an outgoing bus that will return us to our vehicles. Inquire for more details on this thrilling, 3-day mountain trip!
Custom Alpine Climbing
All Skill Levels
We can develop custom courses to fit your specific requests.
Just Ask ?
- You request the specific topics and we’ll work with you to make sure your requests are done safely and in a professional manner.
Booking Information
Prior to booking any of our courses please review our Booking Info. All guests must read, understand, & sign our ACMG Waiver. We will provide a copy for you to sign before each trip or course. We can accommodate equipment needs as requested. Equipment rental is not included in the course costs. If you have any question please check out our FAQ and don’t hesitate to Contact Us.