At A Glance
Duration: Each trip is a custom trip. Typically 4 – 12 hours.
Offered: July 1 – October 31 2023
Ages: People under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Group Size: Maximum 2 for ascents, up to 6 for instructional courses.
Experience: Depends on the objective. Our office will work with you to provide the best options.
Fitness Level: Alpine climbing typically involves a long steady output of energy carrying a 30lb pack. The pace is never too fast, but it does require stamina and endurance. Our office will work with you to find a suitable objective.
What is included: All technical and group equipment.
What is not included: Clothing and lunch. For a complete list of clothing recommended for alpine excursions, please see here.
Price: Starting at $900 + 5% GST (depending on the objective & group size).
Locations: Mount Athabasca, Boundary Peak, Mount Edith Cavell, Peveril Peak
One of the best ways to improve skills and feel the sensation of flowing through the mountains is to hire a private guide. Using the same skills introduced and taught in training courses, our guides will show you how the effective application of these techniques open the doors for a lifetime of exploring the wild places in the mountains.
Jasper is home to countless world-class alpine climbs. Our office will work with you to find a suitable objective based on fitness, experience and interests. Ranging from snow and ice routes along the Continental Divide to beautiful ridge climbs, Jasper has something for every level of climber.
Booking a private guide is also a great option to train and learn fundamental skills and advanced techniques. Pricing is based on group size and number of days.
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.
Who’s this trip for?
This trip is a great beginner alpine climb.
Learn more about climbing requirements for Mt Athabasca.
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.
Who’s this trip for?
This trip is a great advanced alpine climb.
Learn more about climbing requirements for Mt Edith Cavell.
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.
Learn more about climbing requirements for Peveril Peak.