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Basics of Winter Mountaineering

3 days / 2 nights

Highlights

Develop an understanding of mountaineering basics in the wintertime

Start from the beginning to learn the fundamentals of mountaineering in a winter environment.
Learn from well-trained, certified guides who can provide enthusiastic guidance and feedback.
Build your confidence in alpine terrain with the stunning Canadian Rockies as your backdrop.
Complete this course feeling ready to advance your mountaineering skills and reach new heights.

Prices

From CAD$998

  • 3 days / 2 night
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  • Difficulty
  • Guided
  • Camping
  • No Booking or Credit Card Fees
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  • Itinerary

    • Basics of Winter Mountaineering Itinerary

    Day 1 Meet and First Lessons

    Begin your course by meeting at the Icefields Campground shelter. You’ll go over your equipment and fit your crampons, then head to a nearby training area. Learn knots and harness use, then begin learning the basics of movement on snow, ice axe use, self-arrest, and belaying on snow.
    Overnight Location: Not included in tour price
    Meals: None

    Day 2 Ice School and Mountaineering Techniques

    Get ready to learn! Today will be spent at “ice school”, learning crevasse rescue, glacier morphology, crampon technique, low angle climbing, ice screw use, and axe use.
    Overnight Location: Not included in tour price
    Meals: None

    Day 3 Peak Ascent

    To put your knowledge to the test, you’ll spend today ascending a suitable peak. The first choice is Mount Athabasca, but if that’s too much of a challenge for the group, an easier summit will be chosen. Get ready for an experience you’ll never forget!

    After getting off the mountain, your adventure concludes.
    Overnight Location: Not included in tour price
    Meals: None

  • Dates & Prices

    • Basics of Winter Mountaineering Price and Dates

    This guided mountaineering tour in the Canadian Rockies is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you). Please note that due to very high demand and limited availability in campgrounds it is necessary to plan your trip a long time in advance.
    Prices below are per person:
  • Accommodation

    • Accommodation on the Basics of Winter Mountaineering Tour

    There are no included accommodations on this tour. We recommend that you book a spot at the Icefields Campground for the duration of your tour, which is where the guides normally stay. We can assist you with this if desired.

  • Included

    • What’s Included in the Basics of Winter Mountaineering Tour?

    Logistics, Meals and Accommodation

    This training course doesn’t include any meals, transportation, or accommodation. If you need any help with booking your own accommodation, we are happy to assist you if needed. Travellers taking this course can enjoy a discounted rate at Clique Hotels & resorts. For meals, please pack your own high-energy meals and snacks for field days.

    Also Included

    • Crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, etc.
    • Excess luggage storage

    Not Included

    • Flights
    • Meals, drinks, or snacks
    • Travel insurance
    • Optional excursions
    • Visas if required
    • Anything not mentioned as included
    • Canada Parks Entry Pass
    • GST (5%)

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  • Tour Operator

    • Located in Canmore, Alberta at the gates of Banff National Park, Yamnuska Mountain Adventures is one of Canada’s premier providers of mountaineering, rock & ice climbing, backcountry skiing, hiking, and trekking experiences in the Canadian Rockies. For over 40 years, we have hosted thousands of clients from Canada and all over the world. Our brand is known for quality mountain experiences, safety, and well-organized itineraries. We have some of the best mountain guides and hiking guides in the industry. All Yamnuska Mountain Adventures climbing guides are certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.

Is this tour for me?

We rate this tour as a 3/5. While you don’t need any experience mountaineering, this tour is not recommended for beginner hikers. You should have experience hiking and a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour. If you’d like to climb Mount Athabasca at the end of the course, a high level of fitness will be required.

Get In Touch

Can/US: 1-855-808-5785
UK: 0800 808 5585
Rest of World: +1 510-617-1329

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