Experience Ice Climbing in Banff, Canada | La Vacanza Travel

Experience Ice Climbing in Banff, Canada

Duration: 7 hours
Destination: Canada, Alberta, Banff
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  • 7 hours
  • Banff
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The Ice Experience program is designed to allow people of all abilities to experience the exciting sport of waterfall ice climbing.
Our guides are incredible instructors, skilled climbers, and fun to be around.
They are certified to the highest standards in the industry by the ACMG/IFMGA, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

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!

Stop At:

• Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
• Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
• Grassi Lakes, Canmore, Alberta Canada

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • All climbing gear - helmet, harness, ice tools, crampons, climbing boots
  • Professional Mountain Guides ACMG/IFMGA

Exclusions
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

229 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1C3, Canada


Departure Time

07:45 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Lauren_H

01 Apr, 2024

We were total beginners to ice climbing when we booked this tour with Shea. He was an excellent teacher, and we felt very safe with him. During the activity we got a say in the location we wanted to try, and hiked about 20mins to our ice wall near Johnston Canyon. We learned belaying and how to tie the knots and then strapped in for our climbs! It was truly exhilarating making it to the top & completing the wall. Such a unique experience that we’ve been talking about for days after. Highly recommend and totally worth the money!

shomaha

28 Mar, 2024

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.

D3422VUsarahb

07 Mar, 2024

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!

ok_bison12

05 Jan, 2022

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.

gregnR8403YB

14 Jan, 2020

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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