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Experience the Thrill of Winter
Try Ice climbing, learn to Lead & Multi-Pitch ice climb. Add avalanche safety skills. all in the David Thompson Corridor with an ACMG Guide.
The silence of winter in the Alberta Rockies is surreal, and a joy to experience. Join us for an afternoon to try ice climbing and explore frozen ice canyons, or plan a larger ice climbing Multi-Pitch adventure out in the beautiful Lake Abraham area west of Nordegg.
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 beautiful mountains.
Because Adventure Makes You Better.
Most Popular Winter Adventures
Explore Lake Abraham 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.
All Winter Adventures
Explore Banff 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.
Explore Lake Abraham 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 and Anchors Weekend
Expand your ability to climb steep ice. Sharpen your skills while you learn the most efficient way to climb.
Lead Ice Weekend
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.
Banff Multi-Pitch Ice Classics
Multi-Pitch climb a classic ice route in the Banff area. Take adventure to the next level.
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