Discovery of Ski Touring in Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta

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full day
Sporty
From 12 years-old and up
From€136

Go on an adventure in the Canadian Rockies and learn to ski tour in Banff, near Calgary!

Go on an adventure in the Canadian Rockies and learn to ski tour in Banff, near Calgary!

Whether on skis or a splitboard, ski touring in Banff is an incredible experience close to Calgary. Under the supervision of an ACMG/IFMGA (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) certified guide, you will spend a day ski touring in the Rocky Mountains, around Lake Louise and Kananaskis Country, in an exceptional snow-covered environment: expect to be faced with magnificent panoramas!

Open to beginners who know how to ski, as well as intermediate skiers, this day of discovery of ski touring in Banff National Park will be adapted to your progress objectives. Equipped with your own ski or splitboard equipment, you will benefit from personalised advice to help you feel comfortable ski touring in the Canadian wilderness.

For ski touring in the Canadian Rockies, Banff and its backcountry are the ideal environment, so don't hesitate to join the Alpine Air Adventures instructors, who also offer an introductory avalanche safety course, perfect for combining with this day of ski touring in Banff!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Meeting with the guide in front of Laggens Bakery in Lake Louise

- Briefing on the day's programme and safety instructions, including a 45-minute review of your companion rescue skills

- Departure for the hills and 6 to 7 hours of ski touring

- Return to the starting point and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Please read and review this waiver of liability prior to booking.

Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.

You must bring your own ski or splitboard equipment to take part.

Special terms

If needed, there may be the opportunity to carpool with the guide for a base fee of $75.00 round trip: please contact the guide directly for details.

For transportation needs from Calgary to Banff, visit Mountain Park Transportation website.

If needed, avalanche equipment can be rented on site for $25 per day: please contact the guide once your booking has been confirmed for more information.

Meeting point:
In front of Laggens Bakery - 101 Village Rd Building B, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Certified instructors
  • Taxes
Excluded
  • Lunch
  • Transfer
Do not forget to bring
  • Ski touring or splitboard equipment
  • Climbing skins
  • Ski poles
  • Warm ski/snowboard boots
  • Avalanche beacon with fresh batteries
  • Snow shovel
  • Avalanche probe
  • Layers of warm clothes
  • Warm and waterproof jacket and pants
  • Hat/Balaclava
  • Gloves
  • Ski goggles
  • Sunglasses
  • Backpack
  • Bottle of water/Thermos
  • Picnic lunch
  • Snacks

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