ice climbing

Rockies Ice: The absolute best in the World

Ice flows are alive. They form differently every year, grow, change day to day and throughout the season, then melt away in the spring. Water follows natural weakness lines down the mountains, freezing and thawing while forming spectacular and varied formations. It is a privilege and a blessing to flow upwards on these beautiful, ephemeral structures.

In the Canadian Rockies, we have a very long ice season. Depending on the year, it might start as early as October and can linger until May. Canmore and the surrounding are located close to hundreds of ice lines for all experience levels, and easy access to them.

Every year, there are new ice lines being discovered and new routes being put up, adding to the existing established climbs. The opportunities are endless here, and you’d like to explore new objectives and have a keen sense for adventure I’m here to help. Check out my new routes here!

Ice climbing is my passion, and I hope I can pass the flame on to you.

Private Guiding on world class canadian waterfalls

Choose your own objective, or we can suggest some of the best ice climbs around with current conditions in mind. Same rates apply to guiding in Quebec.

Daily Rates:

$800 + GST (WI3-WI4)

$850 + GST (WI4+/WI5, or longer routes.

$950 + GST (WI5+/6 or harder, long routes)

$1000 + GST Stanley Headwall, Storm Creek, Sorcerer, Hydrophobia or similar. Polar Circus/Weeping Pillar are 1300$

*Maximum number of multi-pitch guests is 2. Add 150-250$ for a 2nd person depending on objectives. Some involved routes may be restricted to 1:1 ratio.

*Prices are base rates and are subject to increase depending difficulty, length, or potential hazard of the chosen objective, to be discussed and confirmed in advance.

Arise Guiding can provide a 4x4 vehicle to the Ghost or elsewhere at a daily rate of $250 plus gas.

instructional days / Group courses

Intro to Ice Climbing: Learn the foundations of ice and movement

Learn to Lead: Push your skills to become an independent ice climber by learning how to lead, climb and retreat off a climb.

Big and Steep Ice: Steep ice requires advanced technique, and on big routes, all the skills are called upon.

Instruction:

$750 + GST (1-2 people)

$225 + GST (per person group rate)

Book your ice climbing day now!