Alberta Ice, Rock, Alpine, & Via Ferrata Climbing Guides

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with us!

Learn To Ice Climb &  Rock Climb. Climb a Via Ferrata. Plan a big Alberta Rockies apline objective.

Ice Climbing on Cline River falls, Nordegg Alberta

Alberta Ice, Rock, Alpine, & Via Ferrata Climbing Guides

Come Adventure with us!

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Banff Multi Pitch Ice Classics

Multi-pitch climb a stunning frozen waterfall in Banff National Park!

Challenge yourself on Banff’s most iconic multi-pitch ice climbs. Expert guides lead adventurers through legendary routes like Grotto Falls and Louise Falls or an unforgettable experience.

Try Ice or Steep Ice
1 Person $698 2 People $415 each

Try Ice Day

Canada has the best ice climbing in the world! Learn to climb a frozen waterfall with us!

The full day tour allows you to learn to ice climb with coaching in technical skills like footwork, balance, and fluid movement. It also gives you more time for ice climbing!

No Experience Required.
COST: $215 PER PERSON

Explore Ice Canyons

EXPLORE THE AMAZING SPORT OF ICE CLIMBING WHILE TRAVELLING THROUGH A HIDDEN CANYON.

You will get a taste of ice climbing, and plenty of time to take in the beauty of the canyon. Your guide will teach you how to use the equipment, stay safe, and climb ice!

No Experience Required.
COST: $215 PER PERSON

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We Believe Adventure is Transformational:

Reach Within, Rise Above.

Our approach to mountain guiding is centered around you, and bring out your best while adventuring with you in the mountains.

Our years of climbing and exploring the majestic mountains have taught us that being amidst those giants provides far more than just physical fitness and adventure; we have discovered that our time spent in the mountains has a profound effect on our overall wellbeing, both in a spiritual and holistic sense.

The mountains also challenge us to exceed our expectations on both an individual and collective level, pushing ourselves to be better than what we initially thought was possible. We want this for all out our guests.

From Tim’s Rocky Mountain CLimbing Journal

How to Climb Steep Ice: Gear and Techniques Guide

How to Climb Steep Ice: Gear and Techniques Guide

Steep ice climbing is an exciting challenge that combines skill, technique, and the right equipment. This guide covers all you need to know to climb steep ice safely and efficiently, including key techniques, gear recommendations, and training tips to help you prepare for the adventure.

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Getting Started with Ice Climbing – A Beginner’s Guide

Getting Started with Ice Climbing – A Beginner’s Guide

Getting started with this extreme sport can be intimidating — without the right gear and technique, climbers can risk serious injury. With this beginner’s guide to ice climbing, you’ll have everything you need to feel confident taking on one of Alberta’s fantastic ice climbs in Nordegg, Banff or Jasper.

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Top Things to do in Nordegg in Summer

Top Things to do in Nordegg in Summer

Nordegg and its surrounding area which boasts beautiful landscapes, abundant wildlife, and some of the best recreational opportunities in both the province. Nordegg is on the David Thompson Highway in Central Alberta, and is often noted as a hidden gem. Some visitors stop for gas, a coffee, and a quick photo op on their way to Banff or Jasper, but wise travellers take the time to explore the area and all that it has to offer.

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ACMG Certified Guides
in the Alberta Rockies

Find the sweet spot where challenge and growth come together to create profound opportunities for personal development. At Girth Hitch Guiding we foster safe and meaningful experiences in the mountains where ever we take guests in Alberta. We love seeing guests grow on a one-day adventure trying ice climbing while traveling through the David Thompson Country as much as we like planning a big objective guiding a guest up one of Alberta’s famed 11,000 foot peaks.

We also love the joy a group of friends experience the first time they get to climb a Nordegg Via Ferrata together – whether it is the easier ‘The Fox’ or harder ‘From Nordegg with Love’. Via Ferrata is such a great, accessible mountain activity you can do in David Thompson Country, it is a must try activity in the mountains!

Do you want to make the jump from climbing gym to outdoor climbing at the crag? We have programs teaching climbers from all over Alberta how to lead climb, clean and efficiently deal with climbing outdoors in Nordegg. We can also advance to placing and leading on gear while traditional climbing in the Rockies, and annually in our camp in Skaha, Penticton, BC