Banff offers outdoor enthusiasts a wide range of exciting opportunities. From hiking and climbing to skiing and rocking climbing, there are are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors, challenge your body, and explore the beauty of nature. Get ready for your next adventure by improving your abilities with one of these three must do mountaineering courses.
Exploring the great outdoors by climbing in alpine terrain is a wonderful spring and summer adventure. But there’s no need to wait for warmer weather to get ready for summer climbing; preparing ahead of time helps make the experience more enjoyable. Here are some training tips for alpine climbing to get you started.
Heading out for a backcountry adventure is exciting. Make sure you’re prepared for the experience by training properly and taking an avalanche safety course, then gather your gear and have fun. Here are seven essential things you need to bring backcountry skiing.
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Alpine terrain provides great challenges and rewards for climbers; reaching the summit is an amazing mountain experience. However, moving from rock climbing to long alpine routes is difficult even for experienced climbers. Here are some tips for switching from rock climbing to alpine climbing.
Skiing in the backcountry is exhilarating and fun, but it’s also dangerous. Being aware of the danger and preparing accordingly are crucial to enjoying this winter activity as safely as possible. Follow these seven backcountry skiing safety tips when you set out for adventure.
Improve your skills and confidence travelling in avalanche terrain by attending a level 2 training course. This course builds on the foundation established by the level 1 course and helps students broaden their avalanche skills. Here’s a peak at what you’ll do in an AST level 2 course.
Getting outdoors to explore during winter is a great way to experience the beauty of nature, but nature is also unpredictable and can catch you off guard. Prepare before setting out for an adventure with avalanche safety training. Here’s what you’ll learn in an avalanche safety training level 1 course. Read More
Ice climbing is an exciting and challenging skill to learn. If you’re just starting out, you may be tempted to turn to your friends as teachers. While you may know some skilled ice climbers, there are a number of benefits of hiring a professional guide instead. Here are five reasons to hire a Banff ice climbing guide. Read More
People often picture an avalanche as a giant cloud of powder rushing down a steep, open mountainside. This idea usually bears little resemblance to their plans for outdoor winter recreation, so they don’t understand the risks they are taking. Avalanche safety training is an important part of helping people enjoy the snowy mountains.
Backcountry skiing is an amazing way to explore the beauty of the stunning winter environment. But heading into the unknown increases the risk of an accident and backcountry skiing is often intimidating for beginners. If you’re ready to start exploring, here are five things to know and do before setting out on backcountry skiing adventures. Read More
Off Piste Banff; Lake Louise back country
Guided Backcountry Ski / Board
Weekend Warrior Ski Touring
Powder Warrior Ski Touring
Wapta Traverse
Crevasse Rescue
March Madness
Bow-Yoho-Ski-Traverse
Argentine Glacier Ski Camp
Alberta High Mountaineering Expeditions
Mount Logan – Kings Trench
AST Level 1
AST Level 2 – Lake Louise
AST Level 2 – Roger’s Pass
Ice Experience, Intro to ice climbing
Private Ice Climbing Guiding
Private Multi-Pitch Ice Climbing Guiding
Ice Climbing Review
Ice Climbing Review PLUS
Ice Progression
Ice Masters
Private Alpine Climbing Guiding
Mt. Athabasca
Abbott Pass Classic Alpine
Mt Fay & The Valley of the 10 Peaks
Best of the Bugaboos
Great Divide Panorama Traverse
Alpine Air Classics
Sorcerer Lodge, Alpine Skills Week
Rock Experience, Intro to Rock Climbing
Sport Rock Climbing
Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing
Ghost River Weekends
Rope Rescue for Climbers
Rock Review
Rock Review Plus
Rock Progressions
Classic Day Hikes
Backpacking
Castle Mountain Highline, Goat Plateau Trek
Sulphur Mountain Highline Trek
Great Divide Panorama Traverse