Ski Mountaineering in the Canadian Rockies
Top three reasons to ski mountaineer in the Canadian Rockies
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Admire the untouched nature in the Canadian Rockies’ remote wilderness
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The range’s weather conditions and snowpack are ideal in the springtime
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Take on world-class objectives in some of Alberta’s finest ski mountaineering areas
Ski mountaineering’s recent boom in popularity has led to more and more visitors leaving Alberta’s well-groomed ski resorts for its vast backcountry, and when it comes to backcountry adventures, the Canadian Rockies is the place to be. The ski season is long, the snow is world-class and the sheer breadth of terrain is breathtaking. While the remoteness and apparent inaccessibility of the objectives could be seen as a negative, it does come with many upsides—chances are that you’ll have Alberta’s stunning slopes all to yourself, and you’ll see what it’s like to truly be at one with nature! Also, nothing beats the experience of discovering a great fresh line in the untracked snow and riding it for the first time, especially with the Rockies’ stunning alpine wilderness as your backdrop. The Canadian Rockies are the perfect place to ski off the beaten track and experience a true winter wonderland.
SeasonDecember through March |
Nearest cityCalgary, AB, is 2 hours away from Lake Louise, the starting point of the tour |
Duration3 days |
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced |
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On this ski tour based out of the Lake Louise Alpine Center, you will be spending the long weekend climbing and skiing some of the Rockies’ greatest peaks. In mid-to-late March, the days are long and warm and the snowpack is well-settled—conditions are perfect for climbing and skiing the high peaks in and around Lake Louise, Field B.C, and North towards Jasper on the 93N. If conditions allow it (and they usually do), ascend one of the Canadian Rockies’ superb objectives, such as Mt. Victoria’s north summit, Cathedral Peak, Mt Field, Cirque Peak, Crowfoot Mountain, or Mt. Hector.