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Things to Do in David Thompson Country
Go ice climbing, rock climbing, or scale one Nordegg’s via ferrata routes – all in the awesome David Thompson Country with a certified ACMG guide.
Built upon the belief that adventure can be transformational, let Girth Hitch Guiding take you on a life-affirming journey through the ancient mountains of the Alberta’s Canadian Rockies. Based out of Nordegg, Alberta we thrive on introducing outdoor enthusiasts – from beginners to experts – to our David Thompson Country beautiful mountains .
Our approach to guiding is guest-centric and strives to bring the best out of everyone we work with. We believe that mountains are not something to be conquered but rather ancient friends to discover and experience.
Join Tim and his team to find the sweet spot where challenge and growth come together to offer profound opportunities for personal development. At Girth Hitch Guiding we embrace failure and success while fostering safe and meaningful experiences in the mountains.
Explore Ice Canyons
This six hour tour allows plenty of time to experience ice climbing. Take in the majesty of a frozen canyon while learning to ice climb.
Try Ice Day
This full day tour allows you to learn to ice climb with coaching in technical skills like footwork, balance, and movement.
Try Ice Weekend
This course lays a solid foundation. Enjoy lots of ice climbing with direct coaching!
Steep Ice Technique
Expand your ability to climb steep ice. Sharpen your skills while you learn the most efficient way to climb.
Lead Ice
Unlock your potential and take ice climbing to the next level. Take on the adventure of lead climbing ice.
Multi-Pitch Ice Classics
Multi-Pitch climb a classic ice route. Take adventure to the next level.
The Fox Via Ferrata
This amazing via ferrata climbing route gives intermediate hikers access to a fun rock climbing experience.
From Nordegg With Love
This challenging via ferrata climbing route gives you an opportunity to scale a steep mountain face.
Double Trouble Via Ferrata Adventure
A via ferrata combo that is highly adventurous. Climb The Fox and From Nordegg With Love in the same day.
Try Rock
Join us for the unforgettable experience of climbing a real rock cliff in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Lead Rock
Expand your outdoor rock climbing skills while learning to lead climb outside.
Lead Rock Weekends
This two day course includes a high volume of outdoor rock climbing, while expanding your skills in lead climbing and safe falling.
Indigenous Ways: A Mountain Journey
Come walk with us. This Indigenous mountain experience is designed to empower you on a journey towards perspective and connection.
Rock Safe Weekends
Build a solid foundation in rope rescue. Your climbing team will leave feeling confident to manage unexpected outdoor climbing incidents.
Rock Safe Pro Weekends
Now that you have a solid foundation in rock rescue it’s time to take things to an advanced level. This course focuses on safe and efficient methods to solve complex rescue scenarios.
Multi-Pitch Pro Weekends
Smooth systems make multi-pitch climbing manageable and fun! Take your team’s safety seriously by forming smooth skills that will set you up for success.
Try Alpine Climbing
If you enjoy hiking and scrambling, come try alpine climbing. It might be for you.
Multi-day Alpine Climbing Trips
Alpine climbing from a hut or high camp, these are some of the most amazing climbing experiences.
Trad Lead Weekends
Make the jump from clipping bolts to placing gear! Take your safety seriously by forming smooth skills while pacing gear on lead.
Alpine Skills Weekends
Start alpine climbing with a solid foundation! Learn to manage complex overlapping hazards in dynamic environments.
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