Accessible to most, climbing a Via Ferrata is the best way to get up into Alberta’s high places, in just a few hours! We guide tours up Nordegg’s two great Via Ferratas all summer long.
This amazing via ferrata climbing route gives intermediate hikers access to a rock climbing experience – scaling a 500 foot cliff with safety and enjoyment
No experience required
Cost: $149 per person
You can expect to be challenged and feel some real exposure on this route. This via ferrata is extreme at times. Climb through exposed overhanging rock while scaling a 600 foot cliff.
Climbing ‘The Fox’ with comfort
COST: $198 PER PERSON
This amazing via ferrata double header allows you to climb two via ferrata routes in one day! These climbing routes give you an opportunity to scale two huge mountain faces. You can expect to be challenged and feel some real exposure.
Climbing 5.9 at the climbing gym
COST: $306 PER PERSON
‘The Fox’ is located on Mt. Stelfox, and ‘From Nordegg With Love’ is on Mt. Elliot, a few kilometres apart. They are about 30 min west of Nordegg and about 2 hours north of Banff in Alberta’s beautiful Rocky Mountains along the David THompson Highway.
Via ferrata is Italian for “Iron Road”. On a via ferrata route, individuals climb vertically up a mountain along iron cables using secured rungs placed in the rock, similar to climbing a ladder. At times the exposure feels extreme, however climbers are safely secured to the cable with a lanyard and are rewarded with beautiful views along the route.
Climbing a via ferrata route is a fantastic way for beginner and intermediate climbers to experience the thrill of multi pitch climbing. It is highly recommended that you only climb via ferrata routes with ACMG guide or someone who has experience on the via ferrata routes.
“Via Ferrata” is Itallian for “Iron Way” and descrides a srtyle of climbing where climbers use cables, ladder rungs and other fixed equipment to climb a mountain and can go up, down or sideways.
It requires knowledge of some simple equipment, and a tolerance for heights. You will be attached to a cable the way up, so via ferrata is quite safe, but it is recommended to go with a guide, at least the first time out.
You will climb while being attached to a metal cable, so it is quite safe. People or all ages and fitness levels can attempt via ferrata, thouhg in Alberta is is illegal to take someone under 16 without a guide. Imagine a 3 hour ladder climb with views.
Not without a certified guide. It is actually illegal under Alberta law to take children under 16 on any via ferrata without an ACMG certified guide. ACMG certified guides are trained in not just climbing, but also wilderness first aid and rescue. Via ferrata is a lot of fun and accessible to the young and old, but it is still important to use a guide, whether you are in Banff National Park, or Nordegg/Lake Abraham. We suggest a minimum age of 12 to join on one of our via ferrata guided trips.
A regular climbing harness, a climbing helmet, sturdy shoes and climbers are attached to the cable using specially designed Via Ferrata Lanyards. Always remember food and water, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Stay off if there is lightning, and remember, you will need to hike down.
Via ferrata is a lot of fun and accessible to the young and old, but it is still important to use a guide, whether you are in Banff National Park, or Nordegg/Lake Abraham. We suggest a minimum age of 12 to join on one of our via ferrata guided trips. It is illegal to take kids under 16 up without a guide.
You can bring your friends and co-workers as long as they have a reasonable level of fitness – ability to climb a (long) ladder, go for a short run or hike. For guests over the age of 60, please contact Nicole in Bookings.
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