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  • Mountaineering
    • Beginner Programs
      • Scrambling Skills and Safety
      • Snow and Ice Long Weekend
      • Intro to Mountaineering
      • Women’s Intro to Mountaineering
      • Youth Mountaineering Course
      • Crevasse Rescue for the Alpinist
      • Navigation 1 (Map & Compass)
      • Navigation 2 (Digital Trip Planning & Electronic Navigation)
      • Wapta Icefields Glacier Hike
      • Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
    • Intermediate and Advanced Programs
      • Yoho Peaks
      • Intro to Alpine Rock in the Bugaboos
      • Alpine Rock Climbing at Fairy Meadows
      • Intro to Alpine Ice at the Columbia Icefields
      • Castle Mountain Alpine Climbing Adventure
      • Moraine Lake Alpine Classics
      • Rogers Pass Alpinist Camp
      • Bugaboos Granite
      • Tonquin Valley Alpine Climbing
    • Canadian Rockies 11,000ers
      • Mount Temple
      • Mounts Woolley & Diadem
      • Mount Hector
      • Mount Athabasca
      • Mount Joffre
      • Mount Victoria
      • Mount Edith Cavell
      • Mount Assiniboine
      • Mount Robson
      • Other 11,000ers
    • Fast and Light Series
      • Mt Lady Macdonald – South East Ridge
      • Achilles Spire – Mt Andromache
      • Eisenhower Tower – Castle Mountain
      • Mt Victoria – South East Ridge
      • Mt Aberdeen
      • Mount Andromeda
      • Mt Stanley
      • Mt Louis Kain Route
      • Mt Fay – West Ridge
      • Mt Sir Donald – Northwest Ridge
      • Mt Temple – East Ridge
    • One Month Summer Mountaineering Program
    • Private Mountaineering and Guiding
      • Climb Mount Athabasca
      • Bugaboos Climbing Guides
      • Climb Mount Assiniboine
      • Climb Mount Robson
  • Avalanche
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 – Canmore/Calgary
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 for Ice Climbers
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 Refresher
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Canadian Rockies
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Rogers Pass
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Purcell Lodge
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Battle Abbey Lodge
  • Rock
    • Discover Rock Climbing
    • Rock Climbing Level 1 – Outdoor Rock Intro
    • Rock Climbing Level 2 – Sport Lead Climbing
    • Rock Climbing Level 3 – Multi-Pitch Climbing
    • Rock Climbing Level 4 – Trad Rock Leader
    • Lead Climbing Essentials – From Sport to Trad
    • Rock Climbing Level 5 – Rock Rescue
      • Foundational Rock Rescue
      • Advanced Rock Rescue
    • Introductory Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing Days
    • Best of the Rockies Multi-Pitch Climbing
    • Castle Mountain Alpine Rock-Climbing Adventure
    • Rock Leader Camp with Sean Isaac
    • El Potrero Chico Rock Road Trip
    • Private Multipitch and Instructional Rock Climbing
  • Ski
    • Instructional Backcountry Skiing & Boarding
      • Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
      • Splitboard Foundations – Intro to Backcountry
      • Women’s Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
      • Backcountry Freerider
      • All Mountain Freerider
    • Guided Programs
      • Rogers Pass Powder Skiing
      • Kootenays Powder Adventure
    • Ski Mountaineering & Classic Traverses
      • Intro to Ski Mountaineering
      • Crevasse Rescue for Skiers & Splitboarders
      • Wapta Traverse – 3 Day
      • Wapta Traverse – 4-Day
      • Bow to Yoho Ski Traverse
      • Bugaboos to Rogers Pass Ski Traverse
    • 11’000ers Ski Programs
      • Mt Hector
      • Mount Woolley & Mount Diadem Ski Expedition
      • Mt Columbia Ski Expedition
      • Mt Andromeda Ski Expedition
    • International Ski Trips
      • Hakkōda to Hakuba : Japan’s Ultimate Backcountry Skiing
      • Backcountry Skiing in Chile’s Volcano Region
    • Navigation 1 (Map & Compass)
    • Navigation 2 (Digital Trip Planning & Electronic Navigation)
    • One Month Backcountry Ski Program
    • Private Ski Guiding & Splitboarding
  • Ice
    • Discover Ice Climbing
    • Beginner Programs
      • Ice Climbing Level 1 – Basic Ice
      • Ice Climbing Level 2 – Steep Ice, Anchors & Hazard Management
      • Ice Climbing Level 1 & 2 – Ice Evolution
    • Introductory Multi-Pitch Ice Climbing Days
    • Intermediate and Advanced Programs
      • Ice Climbing Level 3 – Ice Leader
      • Ice Climbing Level 4 – Multi-Pitch Ice Leader
      • Best of the Rockies Ice Climbing
    • Ice Climbing with Sean Isaac
      • Early Season Ice Camp with Sean Isaac
      • Ice Leader Camp with Sean Isaac
      • Advanced Ice Leader Camp with Sean Isaac
      • Mixed Master Camp
      • Steep Ice Clinic with Sean Isaac
      • Ice Lead Clinic with Sean Isaac
      • Advanced Ice Movement with Sean Isaac
      • Mixed Climbing Clinic with Sean Isaac
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 for Ice Climbers
    • Private Multipitch & Instructional Ice Climbing
  • Mountain Semesters
    • 3-Month Mountain Skills Semester
    • 1-Month Summer Mountaineering Semester
    • 1-Month Ski & Splitboard Semester
  • Hike
  • First Aid
    • 80-hr Wilderness First Responder & Intermediate First Aid
    • 80-hr Wilderness First Responder & Advanced First Aid
    • Wilderness First Responder Recertifications
    • 40-hr Wilderness First Aid
    • 40-hr Wilderness First Aid Recertification
    • 24-hr Remote & Basic First Aid
  • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Safety and Risk Management
    • Environmental Stewardship & Responsible Travel
    • Booking Info
    • Location
    • Photo Submission
  • Waiver
  • Mountaineering
    • Beginner Programs
      • Scrambling Skills and Safety
      • Snow and Ice Long Weekend
      • Intro to Mountaineering
      • Women’s Intro to Mountaineering
      • Youth Mountaineering Course
      • Crevasse Rescue for the Alpinist
      • Navigation 1 (Map & Compass)
      • Navigation 2 (Digital Trip Planning & Electronic Navigation)
      • Wapta Icefields Glacier Hike
      • Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
    • Intermediate and Advanced Programs
      • Yoho Peaks
      • Intro to Alpine Rock in the Bugaboos
      • Alpine Rock Climbing at Fairy Meadows
      • Intro to Alpine Ice at the Columbia Icefields
      • Castle Mountain Alpine Climbing Adventure
      • Moraine Lake Alpine Classics
      • Rogers Pass Alpinist Camp
      • Bugaboos Granite
      • Tonquin Valley Alpine Climbing
    • Canadian Rockies 11,000ers
      • Mount Temple
      • Mounts Woolley & Diadem
      • Mount Hector
      • Mount Athabasca
      • Mount Joffre
      • Mount Victoria
      • Mount Edith Cavell
      • Mount Assiniboine
      • Mount Robson
      • Other 11,000ers
    • Fast and Light Series
      • Mt Lady Macdonald – South East Ridge
      • Achilles Spire – Mt Andromache
      • Eisenhower Tower – Castle Mountain
      • Mt Victoria – South East Ridge
      • Mt Aberdeen
      • Mount Andromeda
      • Mt Stanley
      • Mt Louis Kain Route
      • Mt Fay – West Ridge
      • Mt Sir Donald – Northwest Ridge
      • Mt Temple – East Ridge
    • One Month Summer Mountaineering Program
    • Private Mountaineering and Guiding
      • Climb Mount Athabasca
      • Bugaboos Climbing Guides
      • Climb Mount Assiniboine
      • Climb Mount Robson
  • Avalanche
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 – Canmore/Calgary
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 for Ice Climbers
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 Refresher
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Canadian Rockies
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Rogers Pass
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Purcell Lodge
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Battle Abbey Lodge
  • Rock
    • Discover Rock Climbing
    • Rock Climbing Level 1 – Outdoor Rock Intro
    • Rock Climbing Level 2 – Sport Lead Climbing
    • Rock Climbing Level 3 – Multi-Pitch Climbing
    • Rock Climbing Level 4 – Trad Rock Leader
    • Lead Climbing Essentials – From Sport to Trad
    • Rock Climbing Level 5 – Rock Rescue
      • Foundational Rock Rescue
      • Advanced Rock Rescue
    • Introductory Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing Days
    • Best of the Rockies Multi-Pitch Climbing
    • Castle Mountain Alpine Rock-Climbing Adventure
    • Rock Leader Camp with Sean Isaac
    • El Potrero Chico Rock Road Trip
    • Private Multipitch and Instructional Rock Climbing
  • Ski
    • Instructional Backcountry Skiing & Boarding
      • Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
      • Splitboard Foundations – Intro to Backcountry
      • Women’s Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
      • Backcountry Freerider
      • All Mountain Freerider
    • Guided Programs
      • Rogers Pass Powder Skiing
      • Kootenays Powder Adventure
    • Ski Mountaineering & Classic Traverses
      • Intro to Ski Mountaineering
      • Crevasse Rescue for Skiers & Splitboarders
      • Wapta Traverse – 3 Day
      • Wapta Traverse – 4-Day
      • Bow to Yoho Ski Traverse
      • Bugaboos to Rogers Pass Ski Traverse
    • 11’000ers Ski Programs
      • Mt Hector
      • Mount Woolley & Mount Diadem Ski Expedition
      • Mt Columbia Ski Expedition
      • Mt Andromeda Ski Expedition
    • International Ski Trips
      • Hakkōda to Hakuba : Japan’s Ultimate Backcountry Skiing
      • Backcountry Skiing in Chile’s Volcano Region
    • Navigation 1 (Map & Compass)
    • Navigation 2 (Digital Trip Planning & Electronic Navigation)
    • One Month Backcountry Ski Program
    • Private Ski Guiding & Splitboarding
  • Ice
    • Discover Ice Climbing
    • Beginner Programs
      • Ice Climbing Level 1 – Basic Ice
      • Ice Climbing Level 2 – Steep Ice, Anchors & Hazard Management
      • Ice Climbing Level 1 & 2 – Ice Evolution
    • Introductory Multi-Pitch Ice Climbing Days
    • Intermediate and Advanced Programs
      • Ice Climbing Level 3 – Ice Leader
      • Ice Climbing Level 4 – Multi-Pitch Ice Leader
      • Best of the Rockies Ice Climbing
    • Ice Climbing with Sean Isaac
      • Early Season Ice Camp with Sean Isaac
      • Ice Leader Camp with Sean Isaac
      • Advanced Ice Leader Camp with Sean Isaac
      • Mixed Master Camp
      • Steep Ice Clinic with Sean Isaac
      • Ice Lead Clinic with Sean Isaac
      • Advanced Ice Movement with Sean Isaac
      • Mixed Climbing Clinic with Sean Isaac
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 for Ice Climbers
    • Private Multipitch & Instructional Ice Climbing
  • Mountain Semesters
    • 3-Month Mountain Skills Semester
    • 1-Month Summer Mountaineering Semester
    • 1-Month Ski & Splitboard Semester
  • Hike
  • First Aid
    • 80-hr Wilderness First Responder & Intermediate First Aid
    • 80-hr Wilderness First Responder & Advanced First Aid
    • Wilderness First Responder Recertifications
    • 40-hr Wilderness First Aid
    • 40-hr Wilderness First Aid Recertification
    • 24-hr Remote & Basic First Aid
  • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Safety and Risk Management
    • Environmental Stewardship & Responsible Travel
    • Booking Info
    • Location
    • Photo Submission
  • Waiver
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Beginner Programs


Discover the Thrill of Ice Climbing

Immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of ice climbing with our beginner courses set in the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to build a solid foundation, our expert instructors will guide you through every step of the way.

The Canadian Rockies around Banff, Lake Louise, and Canmore offer an ideal environment for aspiring ice climbers to hone their skills.

Level 1: Basic Ice – Weekend course for beginners and rock climbers in Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis.

Level 2: Steep Ice, Anchors & Hazard Management – Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, build solid anchors, or manage climbing hazards, this course has everything you need to become a more proficient and confident ice climber. 

Level 1 & 2: Ice Evolution – This modern ice climbing course in the Canadian Rockies is led by top instructors and is perfect for physically fit beginners and rock climbers transitioning to ice.

Private Guiding & Instruction – We customize your ice climbing training to fit your schedule and needs, catering to both beginners and experts. Our certified guides, who are top professionals in the field, will help you achieve your climbing objectives.

Contact Us

Toll Free North America: 1 866 678 4164
Tel.: 1 403 678 4164
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Mon - Fri: 8:30 - 5:00
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