At a Glance
Experience: Climbing 5.9 at a climbing gym
Duration: 8 hours
Location: Nordegg, & Lake Abraham, Alberta
(just 2hrs north of Banff)
(just 2hrs north of Banff)
Offered: Daily from December 1 – March 31
Departure: 8 am
Ages: 12 & up (Minors accompanied by adult)
Fitness Level: Good fitness (ability to climb an overhanging ladder, go for a short run or hike)
Group Size: Up to 3
Starting At: $306 per person
All prices in Canadian Dollars
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Adventure Details
A via ferrata combo that is highly adventurous! Treat yourself to the thrill of Multi-Pitch climbing without all the training to get there. This amazing Via Ferrata double header allows you to climb The Fox and FNWL 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.
- All technical equipment included (Rappel device, harnesses, helmet)
- Wear hiking clothing and layers (what you would wear to be outside all day)
- Please arrive with lunch, water, a full tank of gas, and be ready to adventure
What is Via Ferrata?
Via Ferrata is Italian for ‘Iron Road’. It is a route up a mountain using pre-installed ladder rungs and cables. Climbers attached to the cable using specially designed Via Ferrata Lanyards. Via Ferrata increases the accessiblity to the higher more vertical worlds that are normally only accessible to climbers.
Ming Hong
September, 2023
What an incredible experience it was. Tim, our guide was awesome at keeping us safe and super encouraging. If you have any doubts, don’t. Book with them and you won’t regret the experience with Girth Hitch!
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