Ice Climbing

The Canadian Rockies offers world-class ice climbing. Due to ideal conditions, a long season is possible beginning in November and lasting into April. There are many classic ice routes to choose from with single-pitch climbs to multi-pitch, 500-meter ice routes. There are many choices for all levels of ability and experience. Most of the ice is easily accessible from Canmore. Travel time as little as 5 minutes or at most 2 hours takes you to vertical waterfall ice that is certain to thrill and awe you with its beauty and challenge.

Rates: subject to 5% GST

Classic Ice Climbs

• Professor falls 280m WI 4

• Cascade Waterfalls 300m WI 3

• Louise Falls 110m WI 4+

• Murchison Falls 180m WI 4+

• Guinness Gully 245m WI 4

• Carlsberg Column 60m WI 5

• Guinness Stout 80m WI 4+

• Super Bock 180m WI 5

• Bow Falls 95m WI 4

• Weeping Wall-left 180m WI 4

• Weeping Wall-right 180m WI 5

• Snivelling Gully 180m WI 3

• Bourgeau right-hand 310m WI 4

• Bourgeau left-hand 185m WI 5

• Polar Circus * 700m WI 5

• This House of Sky 500m WI 3

• R&D 55m WI 4

• The Sorcerer * 210m WI 5

* a surcharge may be added.