Ice Climbing in the Canadian Rockies

An exceptional trip! The Canadian Rockies are one of the magical places on our planet where nature is still “wild” and vast. It’s considered to be THE ice climbing country with thousands of lines each one more beautiful than the last. With such a large choice it’s easy to find the ice fall of the day: from 1 to 10 pitches, beginner climbs to some of the most difficult in the world, and even doing some ‘dry tooling’, there is a lot of everything for everyone! If you love ice, and if the wide open spaces of North America leave you dreaming, then this is the trip for you: 6 days of climbing for 2 people per guide. There is no better place to attempt some of the most famous ice falls on earth: Weeping Wall (the size of a soccer field), Polar circus, …

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Place : Canmore (Canadian Rockies) Length : 8 days "Philosophy" / Level : Canada is known as the ice climbing country of the world because of the endless possibilities available, the diversity of the falls and the accessibility for varying ability levels. It is entirely possible to start one’s ice climbing career in Canada but to benefit the most from the trip it is better to have some prior ice climbing experience . We therefore recommend this trip for amateurs who have already climbed a few falls at Level 5. Dates : February 8 through March 1, 2008 Price : 3300 euros per person.

Canmore, our home base is about 120 km ( 72 miles) west of Calgary.

Price Includes :
- All transportation on site with a rental car
- Guide from the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
- Lodging in an apartment with kitchen (double rooms)
- All meals during the trip
- Use of technical equipment/gear for the group
- 2 people per guide

The Price does NOT include :
- individual technical gear
- drinks and personal extras
- souvenirs
- cancellation insurance and/or repatriation

PHOTOS

ice climbing country !	ice fall not too steep, wide, and in the sun !	"Bourgeau", very long !	perfect conditions ...
alone with the bears !	"Upper Pilar" & "Weeping Wall".	Mountain Ambiance	or more serene.
The immensity of the Rockies.	Polar Circus, an absolute must !	"The Tabernacle" very steep !	A trip to another world.