Climb rock, ice, and peaks in the Canadian Rockies.

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Arise Guiding is based out of Canmore, Alberta, which is a world-renowned destination to access some of the best rock, ice, and alpine climbing in Canada. Not only is it an ice climber’s paradise, but the surrounding mountains provide limestone and quartzite rock and alpine climbing routes in postcard-worthy landscapes you won’t soon forget. With approximately 50 peaks in the Canadian Rockies over 11,000 ft., the adventures are nearly endless, and our ACMG-certified guiding services are here to help you reach your climbing goals.

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rock climbing

From Mount Yamnuska to the Bugaboo range, beginner to advanced rock climbing routes abound. If you can climb in the Rockies, you can climb anywhere.

ice climbing

The Bow Valley is a base for one the biggest and best ice climbing meccas in the world. Our winters are long, and offer constantly changing and spectacular ice flows.

ALPINism

The allure of alpine climbing is putting all your mountain skills to use to climb more technical lines shifting between mediums of snow, rock, and ice. Ice axes, pitons, and even bare hands are all fair-game.

MOUNTAINEERING

The ultimate peak-bagging adventure involving early-morning “alpine starts”, glacier crossings, high elevations and dramatic mountain landscapes.

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” - John Muir

TESTIMONIALS

Why climb with Arise Guiding?

If you want an epic adventure, Seb is your man! I’ve booked so many private climbing and coaching days with him over the years, and we’ve climbed some of the best lines in the Rockies and Quebec. If I’m pushing the grade on ice, he’s who I want coaching me through it. Can’t wait for more adventures with Arise Guiding.

-Defne (Vancouver, Canada)

My friend and I wanted to climb Mount Aberdeen, and due to the route’s complex nature, we decided to hire a guide. Seb was a great choice and was experienced and efficient at navigating the terrain. We had an incredible day and the summit was unreal. I would definitely hire Seb again for another hard objective.

-Alex (Canmore, Canada)

I’ve had the pleasure of climbing both ice and rock with Seb, and no matter the challenge, I always know I’m in good hands. I value his expertise in identifying and managing risks to keep me safe while bringing me up some of the hardest routes I’ve ever climbed. He’s a genuinely fun guy to be around, and my adventures with him in the mountains are certainly among my favorite memories.

-Cayley (Calgary, Canada)

A few September dates are open for O'Hara, come and play!

A few dates are still availble in September for Lake O'Hara, an incredible playground. Reach out if you'd like to play in this world class valley.

Up on the Bugaboo Spire NE ridge, just us and the mountain... how rare is that! Amazing climbing on immaculate alpine granite among these incredible spires. Come and play!

A trip to remember in the land of granite spires. What a place... Come and play!

Great climbing on a scorching hot day up EEOR... Haven't been on this wall since the closures a few years ago, and forgot how good it was. Come and play!

Our coffee rig is pretty good, but we got outclassed by our guest on this trip. He roasts the beans, manually grinds and manually presses his brew for a perfect espresso. Respek... Arise and smell the coffee! #rockiesice #ariseguiding

Celebrating in the best way.

Adventuring on the ultra-classic Yam with friends, gotta love those crucial polished holds through all the cruxes! With Benjamin and Laurence, great day on The Bowl #ariseguiding