Mt. Hector Ski Mountaineering Ascent Near Lake Louise

Come with a certified mountain guide on a captivating ski mountaineering program in the Canadian Rockies ascending Mt. Hector and take a day to climb one of the most breathtaking peaks near Lake Louise.

Group

1 Day

Feb - Apr

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Summit a magnificent mountain within a day in the Canadian Rockies.
Pick up valuable knowledge to advance your ski mountaineering skills.
Experience the unbelievable beauty of Lake Louise and the surrounding landscape.

Description

Breath in the pure air at the pinnacle of the Canadian Rockies and spend a day ski mountaineering on Mt. Hector! Enjoy a guided program just north of Lake Louise in one of the most scenic areas of Alberta and take advantage of its panoramic splendor!

At 11,135 feet, Mt. Hector holds a special place in Banff National Park regarding both its beauty and prominence. Not only is it a challenging objective for mountaineers, climbers, and skiers alike, but it holds alluring views of the Lake Louise group of mountains and the Wapta Icefields from its indomitable crags. For ski mountaineers seeking the ultimate thrill, Mt. Hector is the best of both worlds.

With its unparalleled amalgamation of excitement and reward, you will spend a day working your way up its glaciated and crevassed terrain. The journey up will include some technical aspects as well as classic traversing techniques, satisfying even the wiliest and most experienced mountaineers.

Your successful summit takes in the surrounding views of Lake Louise, Mt. Temple and Mt. Victoria, and the ever-impressive Wapta Icefield. You will feel the cultural immensity of the Rockies and Banff from the top of this pristine Canadian wilderness. Finding a route along this rock is well-worth the effort and an electrifying alpine experience.

Just because the climb is over doesn’t mean the fun has to be. The descent includes over 1,500 meters of glacier skiing in that perfect powder that Canada is known for. It is the only way to cap off a thrilling day climbing a classic tour in the Rocky Mountains.

This trip seamlessly blends exciting challenges with unencumbered fun, which requires some previous backcountry skiing experience. You should be in good shape and be mentally prepared for the task at hand. For anyone ski mountaineers looking to gain invaluable experience and build on their abilities, this one’s for you.

Book this AMAZING ski mountaineering program NOW to experience the wonder of Canada and its wilderness from the top of Mt. Hector in the heart of the Rockies!

We can also try a four-day hut-to-hut traverse of the Wapta, for you frisky mountaineers out there! Or we can really test our might and take on an 11-day program from the Bugaboos to Rogers Pass…

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

This is the price to join one of our group programs.
The price includes the guiding fee and group equipment.
The price does NOT include the GST, meals, or transportation, nor does it include insurance.

Meeting point

We will meet in Canmore. Contact us upon booking for further instructions regarding our meeting location.

Details

More info

We will meet the evening before in Canmore to go over the group objectives, check equipment, and cover any safety issues that may have become relevant.

There is a minimum of three (3) participants and a maximum of eight (8). The guide ratio will never exceed 4:1.

About the guide

E-S Adventure Guides

4.6

(15)

Mountain Guide

One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

Languages

English

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.

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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.

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