2-day ice climbing in Alberta, intermediate level course

Join internationally certified ACMG guide Patrick on a 2-day intermediate ice climbing course for aspiring lead climbers looking for the next step.

Group

2 Days

Jan - Mar

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Enhance your ice climbing with a fully internationally-qualified guide.
Learn in the stunning and classic surroundings of the Rocky Mountains.
Become familiar with a range of skills in order to be able to lead an ice climb.

Description

Top-up your climbing capabilities and confidence with a 2-day intermediate course for lead climbing in the classic and quality Rocky Mountains of Alberta.

Expand your experience on the rocks with a fully-qualified guide of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, the country’s exclusive internationally recognised mountain guide association.

During the 2 days of instruction, learn how to become a solid and responsible lead climber across multiple locations close to Canmore.

You’ll become familiar with site safety, emergency protocols and hazard assessment. Master knots, belaying and correct communication. Practice ice safety such as proper standing technique and appropriate belaying locations.

Other practical teachings include proper steep ice techniques, screws and anchors, as well as rappelling and ice progression.

You’ll also get chance to lead an ice climb if the conditions and ability are ideal.

So upgrade your climbing skills and abilities with this comprehensive 2-day ice climbing programme for intermediates. And enjoy the fantastic views of the Rocky Mountains.

Get in touch now to reserve your place in the classic Rocky Mountains on a 2-day intermediate course in Alberta. Upgrade your skills and confidence in lead climbing while witnessing some quality natural scenery.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

This is the price to join a group trip with a minimum of 4 participants.

Meeting point

About the guide

Patrick

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Mountain Guide

I'm a Full Alpine Guide with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and an Active Member of the Canadian Avalanche Association.
I has climbed across the lower 48 United States, Western Canada, multiple expeditions to Alaska, and Greece. Calling Canmore home, I feel my best attribute is my passion for teaching and sharing what I have learned over the years of being in the mountains. Combining my mountain experience with my thousands of hours as an industrial rope access tech/supervisor, as well as, being a SAR Rope Rescue Leader, my guests can be assured that they are in good hands.

I holds an Adventure Guide Diploma through Thompson Rivers University, which is one of the world’s premiere adventure tourism programs where students spend two years refining their mountain craft and business skills associated with the adventure tourism industry.

I'm proud to be at a point in my career where I can guide full time and I'm able to share my love of the mountains with my guests. I'm always looking forward to the next adventure and building long lasting relationships with my guests. I'm one of those people who’s passion and love for life is contagious.

Languages

English

Certificates

ACMG

What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

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