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Ice Climbing in Banff: Accessible Waterfall Ice Climbing Experience with Certified Guides

3.6

5 Ratings

Banff

The Ice Experience initiative is crafted to enable individuals of every skill level to try out the thrilling activity of waterfall ice climbing. Our mentors are exceptional teachers, proficient climbers, and enjoyable company. They possess top-level accreditation from ACMG/IFMGA, offering you the comfort and security of being in capable hands.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Grassi Lakes Trail - The Ice Experience programs are designed for you to experience the exciting sport of waterfall ice climbing in the Canadian Rockies.
You will go to a local frozen waterfall, learn the basic skills, and quickly be off the ground swinging ice tools and climbing! Icefall location may vary.
This program is suitable for complete beginners, but also for more experienced people looking to climb and learn new skills.

During the full day or 2 day program, we will have more options for waterfalls to visit. We will also have more time to advance your skills.

Basic skills covered include:
-Site safety and awareness
-Walking in crampons
-Belaying top rope climbers
-How to move on steep ice - swinging ice tools, and using your crampons

During the full day or 2 day program, we may progress to more advanced skills including:
-Advanced movement on steep ice
-Placing ice screws and building V-threads
-Mock leading and Rappelling

The Canadian Rockies surrounding Banff are a world class destination for waterfall ice climbing. Join us on this program to get a taste of what the hype is all about!

What's Included

All climbing gear provided, including helmet, harness, ice tools, crampons, and climbing boots
Guided by Professional Mountain Guides certified by ACMG/IFMGA

What's Not Included

Private transportation
Lunch

Location

229 Bear St

Bear Street

Meet your guide at the Alpine Air Adventures office located at 229 Bear St on the lower level, under the movie theatre. You will need your own transportation to the climbing site.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

3.6

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D3422vusarahb

Mar 7, 2024

Best staff ever - I stumbled across the office for Alpine Air and popped in to see what they had to offer. The guys could not have been more friendly, personable and professional. They humoured me asking a million questions and steered me both away from things that I wasn’t able to do and helped me find a suitable activity. They never pushed a sale which I found reassuring. The day before my booked ice climbing I injured myself and emailed them to advise. Once again, they was beyond helpful with advice on where to go to get medical help in Banff. I am so grateful for your kindness and help Richard and will be back!

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Gregnr8403yb

Jan 14, 2020

High adventure fun - We were on a trip guided by Maarten. He was an excellent guide who not only taught us ice climbing, he also shared all kinds of mountaineering knowledge with us and was happy to answer all of our questions. He provided a high adventure experience while never compromising safety. A true pro and really nice guy. The overall operation was extremely professional and the condition and quality of the climbing gear was top notch!

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Ok_bison12

Jan 5, 2022

Great guide. Horrible refund policy! Find another service. - Look for another service. Our guide was great, but their refund policy is horrible! No refund within 3 weeks of service doesn’t work during COVID and flight cancellations. One of our kids got COVID, so my wife and her didn’t make trip. No refund! We got refund on lift tickets. We got refund on ski rentals. During COVID and dealing with cancelled flights you need a more flexible refund policy for your family. Don’t select Alpine.

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Shomaha

Mar 28, 2024

Worst experience ever. - If anyone is planning on signing up for this tour, definitely don't.Their refund policy is the worst I have ever experienced.I could not take this tour because I did not have my ski jacket with me.They may say you agreed to their refund policy when you book, but first of all it doesn't say that ski jackets are required.Plus, they said they have all the climbing equipment they need.All.Thus, the refund should have gone through under normal circumstances, but it did not, because the problem was on their end rather than my error.They are no different than a scam group.

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