Canadian Rockies Alpine Guides is owned and operated by Jay Mills. Jay is an ACMG Alpine Guide and has been guiding and instructing climbing in the Rockies for more than a decade. His specialty is mentoring his guests through the process of learning to mountain climb. His guests always find him willing to take the extra time required to explain what is happening and even to teach the art of leading if desired.

Jay has also climbed a number of extreme routes in the Rockies, Alaska, and elsewhere, including nearly 100 first ascents of rock climbs up to 5.12, ice climbs up to WI6 M7, and alpine routes of all types.

Certification & Experience
All of our guides are passionate and extremely skilled climbers. They have spent thousands of days climbing in the mountains of Canada and around the world. Canadian Rockies Alpine Guides have much experience climbing, guiding, and instructing in the Rockies of Alberta and British Columbia.

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) logo Canada has one of the most rigorous guide training programs in the world. The process starts by gaining many years of personal climbing experience at a high level. In order to become certified as an Alpine Guide, a number of very challenging courses and exams must be completed in the areas of rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, avalanche safety, and wilderness first aid. This process lasts a minimum of three years during which time much mentorship and practical experience takes place. When hiring an ACMG guide you can be assured that you are using one of the most skilled and certified guides in the world. Learn more about the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG).

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) logo Canada has one of the most rigorous guide training programs in the world. The process starts by gaining many years of personal climbing experience at a high level. In order to become certified as an Alpine Guide, a number of very challenging courses and exams must be completed in the areas of rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, avalanche safety, and wilderness first aid. This process lasts a minimum of three years during which time much mentorship and practical experience takes place. When hiring an ACMG guide you can be assured that you are using one of the most skilled and certified guides in the world. Learn more about the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG).

Iceclimbing

The Canadian Rockies have the best ice climbing on the planet...

Make the most of your trip to this ice mecca by enlisting the services of our professional ice climbing guides. All guides are highly skilled, and are certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG).

Custom Ice Climbing Trips
In the winter, our specialty is leading unforgettable ice climbing trips for all ability levels. Ice climbing trips can be any length you like, from one day to a week or more, the choice is yours. Trips can be based out of Canmore, Banff, Nordegg, Lake Louise, Jasper, or a combination of these amazing mountain towns. It is best to plan a flexible itinerary and then choose climbs from day to day with your guide. This allows you to take maximum advantage of the current ice and snow conditions during your trip.

No climbing experience of any sort is required to plan a guided ice climbing trip. Anyone with basic hiking fitness can succesfully enjoy ice climbing!

Some popular outings include:

• Intro Ice Climbing Days for groups or individuals
• Guided Multipitch Climbs of all difficulties.
• Mixed Climbing
• Lead Climbing Lessons
• Multipitch and self-rescue skills
• Movement skills
• Family climbing experiences

See our Climbing Calendar for a discussion of the climbing seasons in the Canadian Rockies.

Ice Climbing Courses

Introductory Ice Climbing Weekends - Never swung an ice axe? This is the place to start! No experience is neccessary, just enthusiasm and a sense of adventure. Ice climbing is a sport that you may just fall in love with, and the Canadian Rockies have the best ice in the world! $250. Maximum 6 participants

Intermediate Ice Climbing Weekends - The next step for those who have ice climbed a few times and want to improve their skills! $300. Maximum 4 participants.

Ice Skills Clinics - If you want to safely learn to lead climb on ice, this course is designed for you. Very small group sizes allow us to provide instruction that matches your skill and ambition level. $300. Maximum 4 participants.

Canadian Rockies - 12 Classic Ice Climbs
Hundreds of ice climbs in the Canadian Rockies are available for guided ascents, the following are some of our guides favourites in various areas throughout the range...

Guinness Gully (Lake Louise) Grade: WI4 Length: 200m
Cascade Falls(Banff) Grade: WI3 Length: 300m
Professor Falls (Banff) Grade: WI4 Length: 280m
Coire Dubh Integral (Bow Valley) Grade: WI3, 5.7 Length: 550m
Moonlight & Snowline (Kananaskis) Grade: WI4 Length: 100m each
Whiteman Falls (Kananaskis) Grade: WI6 Length: 95m
Polar Circus (Icefields Parkway) Grade: WI5 Length: 700m
Weeping Wall (Icefields Parkway) Grade: WI3-6+ Length: 180-360m
Kittyhawk (Nordegg) Grade: WI5 Length: 200m
Melt Out (Columbia Icefields)Grade: WI3 Length: 100m
Shades of Beauty (Jasper) Grade: WI4 Length: 120m
Curtain Call (Jasper) Grade: WI6 Length: 125m

Mixed Climbing
Discover the excitement and challenge of mixed climbing at the great venues throughout the Rockies. Learn the skills at places like Grotto Canyon and Haffner Creek then have a shot at a multipitch mixed route like Coire Dubh Integral, the challenging Red Man Soars, the mega-classic Mixed Master, or a testpiece like French Reality at the legendary Stanley Headwall!

Contact

Website: - http://www.cdnalpine.com

Email: - info@cdnalpine.com