We offer guided adventures with certified guides for every skill level, for those just learning to the experts. Join us on your next climbing adventure
Looking to start ice climbing? Make sure you’re well-prepared with one of our guides as you learn to ice climb! We’ll cover everything from the basic gear needed to the best techniques. Nordegg’s ice climbing is nestled along the beautiful David Thompson Highway and has some of the best views in the Rockies. We’ll make sure to take you to the best spots.
Anyone of reasonable fitness can climb! Ice climbing is rock climbing’s cousin and they use different techniques. If you have never done it before, a guide is essential. If you’ve never ice climbed, our “Ice Canyon Adventure” offers a quick taste in one of the prettiest ice canyons in Alberta!
If you want to tackle one of the David Thomspon Country’s classic multi pitche climbs and get out of the canyons, we can take more expereienced ice climbers out to experience some of the vintage classics in the corridor. Just look for “Multi Pitch Ice Classics.”
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
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
This two day adventure starts when you meet your guide and get your equipment. From there we will travel to our climbing site. The two day tour allows us to focus on coaching you in technical skills like footwork, balance, and fluid movement. It also gives you more extended time for climbing while visiting a different location each day.
No Experience Required.
COST: $485 PER PERSON
Your guide will expand your ability to climb ice with very specific movement coaching and skill progressions. We will help you sharpen your skills while you learn the most efficient way to climb a frozen waterfall.
Try Ice or 5 days of ice climbing experience
COST: $215 PER PERSON
Your guide will teach you how to expand your ice climbing skills to the next level and work toward lead climbing progression with progression.
Try Ice or 5 days of ice climbing experience.
COST: $215 PER PERSON
Your guide will teach you how to take ice climbing to the next level with the best multi pitch ice climbing techniques, while together achieving a climbing experience you will remember for a long time!
Try Ice or Steep Ice
1 Person $698 2 People $415 each
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
Ice climbing is a unique sport and a great way to experience the mountains. If you are looking to try ice climbing for the first time or even want to build your skills, here are some tips:
The Canadian Rockies is home to some world class rock climbing. At Girth Hitch Guiding we can take you climbing in Nordegg (Lake Abraham), David Thompson Country, Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore, & Jasper.
There is also ice climbing in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. Anywhere waterfalls freeze, you can climb!
A private day of ice climbing for 1:1 guiding is $595, while group rates start at $199 per person. All of your required gear and equipment is included in this price.
Ice climbers require both safety gear and technical gear to ice climb. Safety equipment: helmet, harness, rope, belay device. Technical gear: Crampons, mountaineering boots, ice tools.
At Girth Hitch Guiding we are excited to support your ice climbing adventure and can provide you with all the required gear to ice climb.
Ice climbing and rock climbing share similarities, but also are very different activities. Ice climbing involves the use of ice tools and crampons to climb. Both activities involve mental and physical strength to climb a vertical surface.
While ice climbing requires a reasonable level of fitness, anyone can learn to ice climb! We recommend a minimum age of 12 years to participate in our guiding services.
We have a progression decision tree on our Chose Your Adventure page.
Need help deciding which trip works for you?