Mount Athabasca
AA Col III Or Silver Horn III
Also known as the Athabasca – Andromeda Col, this is a classic mountaineering objective in the Canadian Rockies. It is the safest route to ascend up the mountain and reach its towering summit above the Columbia Ice Fields.
While working our way up the AA Col route, we will travel over moraines, glaciers, steep snow slopes and an amazing summit ridge with views right down the North Face of Mount Athabasca.
Who’s this trip for?
This trip is a great beginner alpine climb.
- We recommend you join us on an Alpine Climbing Fundamentals course first.
- Ages 16 and up with very good fitness.
- Good fitness is defined as the ability to climb long snow slopes 45 degrees with a 13.5kg backpack gaining over 1500m.
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- A full day out in the Canadian Rockies (10.5km round trip)
- All technical climbing gear provided
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Traveling on glaciated terrain in an alpine environment
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Reaching a summit elevation of 3491m (1500m gain)
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Professional instruction on staying safe in an alpine environment
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A friendly and professional guide with a thorough understanding of the area and current conditions
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Individual
Please bring:- Layers to stay warm in the early morning with Gore-Tex over layers (Check the gear list below and please let us know if you need any clothing or have any questions)
- Lunch, snacks and fluids
Group Gear (provided)
- Helmets
- Harnesses
- Climbing hardware
- Ropes
- Emergency equipment
- Backpacks
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TBA – Meeting with your guide
Meet guide and sign waivers, safety briefing. Please have all your clothing and lunch with you and be ready to roll! -
TBA – Arrive at trailhead
Gear up and hike to the base of the route. -
TBA – Arrive back in the town of Jasper
Debrief and say goodbye until the next time.
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Clothing
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Wool or synthetic socks
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Base layer top – synthetic, wool or silk
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Base layer bottoms – synthetic, wool or silk
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Mid-insulation layer top – pile (fleece), light synthetic fill or wool sweater/jacket
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Mid-insulation layer bottom – pile pants or multipurpose pants
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Light wind shell – windproof, water-resistant layer for high aerobic work
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Weather layer top – Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable jacket
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Weather layer pants – Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable pants
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Warm outer jacket – down or synthetic
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Toque – wool or synthetic
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Brimmed cap – preferably wool or synthetic but cotton will do if other unavailable
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Face warmer – scarf, neck tube, face mask
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Light gloves – wool, synthetic or leather
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Insulated gloves or mitts – wool or synthetic, w/weatherproof outer shell
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Gaiters
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Handkerchief
Personal Equipment
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Warm single or double boots
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Pack
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Sunglasses
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Goggles
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Sun and lip cream
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Insulated water bottle or thermos
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Headlamp
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Lunch
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Blister kit
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Pocket knife
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Camera – optional
Snow Safety Equipment
Provided by Rockaboo if required:
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Avalanche beacon
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Shovel
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Probe
Climbing Equipment
Please note Rockaboo will provide this equipment, but if you would like to bring your own gear, here’s what you need:
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Helmet
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Harness
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Ice axe (min. 50cm)
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Locking carabiner
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Belay device
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Crampons
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Extra picks and tool kit for your tools and crampons
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Peveril Peak
The North East Ridge on Peveril Peak is something you have to experience for yourself. A beautiful hike up alongside Portal creek will give you a surreal feeling as your objective (Peveril Peak) towers over you on the approach.
There is a reason they call this mountain the Matterhorn of Jasper. Made up of beautiful pink and red Rockies quartzite, just when you think this climb can’t get any better you get the picture-perfect alpine summit.
Who’s this trip for?
This trip is a great introduction to alpine climbing.
- We recommend you join us on an Experience Rock Climbing trip first.
- Ages 16 and up with good fitness.
- Good fitness is defined as the ability to climb up to 5.6/5.7 rock or walk over 10km with a 13.5kg-backpack and walk up over 140 flights of stairs.
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A Full day out in the Canadian Rockies (14km round trip)
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All technical climbing gear provided
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Multi pitch rock climbing up to 5.6/5.7
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Reaching a summit elevation of 2660m (1185m gain)
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Professional instruction on staying safe in the alpine environment
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A friendly and professional guide with a thorough understanding of the area and current conditions
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Individual
Please bring:- Long pants and a few layers to cover up as the alpine environment can change very fast (check the gear list below, and please let us know if you need any clothing or have any questions)
- Lunch, snacks and fluids
Group Gear (provided)
- Helmets
- Harnesses
- Climbing hardware
- Ropes
- Emergency equipment
- Backpacks
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0700 – Meeting with your guide
Meet guide and sign waivers, safety briefing. Please have all your clothing and lunch with you and be ready to roll!
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0800 – Arrive at trailhead
Gear up and hike to the base of the route.
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1800– Arrive back in the town of Jasper
Debrief and say goodbye until the next time.
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Clothing
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T-shirt – cotton for warm weather, synthetic for multi-pith or cool weather
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Climbing pants – loose fitting, cotton for warm weather, synthetic for multi-pitch or cold
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Insulation layer top – pile (fleece), light synthetic fill or wool sweater/jacket
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Waterproof layer top – waterproof breathable or coated nylon jacket
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Waterproof layer pants – waterproof breathable or coated nylon pants
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Sun hat
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Toque – wool or synthetic
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Light gloves – wool, synthetic or leather
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Belay jacket (optional) – warm down or synthetic jacket for hanging/belaying in the cold
Personal Equipment
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Pack (30L)
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Sunglasses
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Sun and lip cream
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Water bottle
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Lunch (bring small snacks to eat on the climb)
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Camera – optional
Climbing Equipment
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Helmet
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3⁄4 shank climbing boots
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Rock shoes (pick up at Gravity Gear in Jasper)
Note: All other climbing equipment is provided by Rockaboo Mountain Adventures
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Mount Edith Cavell
East Ridge III 5.4
Mount Edith Cavell is one of the most iconic mountains in Jasper National Park. Its towering North Face rises 1600m above you as you approach the col for the East Ridge.
Climbing on the ridge will offer not only amazing views of the Rockies vista but a gateway to summiting a 11,000-foot mountain. Stand on top of the world and join us on this unforgettable experience.
Who’s this trip for?
This trip is a great advanced alpine climb.
- We recommend you join us on an Experience Rock Climbing trip first.
- Ages 16 and up with very good fitness.
- Very Good fitness is defined as the ability to climb up to 5.6/5.7 rock or walk over 15km with 13.5kg-backpack and gain over 1500m of elevation.
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A full day out in the Canadian Rockies (18km round trip)
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All technical climbing gear provided
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High amounts of exposure to the alpine environment
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Reaching a summit elevation of 3363m (1580m gain)
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Professional instruction on staying safe in an alpine environment
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A friendly and professional guide with a thorough understanding of the area and current conditions
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Personal
Please bring:
- Long pants and a few layers to cover up as the alpine environment can change very fast. (Check the gear list below and please let us know if you need any clothing or have any questions)
- Lunch, snacks, and fluids
Group Gear (provided)
- Helmets
- Harnesses
- Climbing hardware
- Ropes
- Emergency equipment
- Backpacks
-
-
0330– Meeting with your guide
Meet guide and sign waivers, safety briefing. Please have all your clothing and lunch with you and be ready to roll!
-
0430 – Arrive at trailhead
Gear up and hike to the base of the route.
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1800 – Arrive back in the town of Jasper
Debrief and say goodbye until the next time.
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Clothing
-
T-shirt – cotton for warm weather, synthetic for multi-pith or cool weather
-
Climbing pants – loose fitting, cotton for warm weather, synthetic for multi-pitch or cold
-
Insulation layer top – pile (fleece), light synthetic fill or wool sweater/jacket
-
Waterproof layer top – waterproof breathable or coated nylon jacket
-
Waterproof layer pants – waterproof breathable or coated nylon pants
-
Sun hat
-
Toque – wool or synthetic
-
Light gloves – wool, synthetic or leather
-
Belay jacket (optional) – warm down or synthetic jacket for hanging/belaying in the cold
Personal Equipment
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Pack (30L)
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Sunglasses
-
Sun and lip cream
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Water bottle
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Lunch (bring small snacks to eat on the climb)
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Camera – optional
Climbing Equipment
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3⁄4 shank climbing boots
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Rock shoes
Note: All climbing equipment is provided by Rockaboo Mountain Adventures
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