Rockies Ice & Alpine Specialists
Rockies Ice & Alpine Specialists
Rockies Ice & Alpine Specialists
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We specialize in guided mountaineering, rock climbing, via ferrata, trail running, ice climbing, backpacking, hiking, and scrambling excursions and instructional courses in Western Canada. Beginner to advanced climbers welcome!
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Lyvia J
1 contribution
Jan. 2022 • Friends
Awesome steep ice clinic today with Kris. Great knowledge and teaching/instruction from him. Learned so much and had lots of fun. Definitely would recommend him and his company for any courses. Would love to book in with them again for further learning in the future.
Written January 19, 2022
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Claudia
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Sep. 2019
Kris took my friend and I to climb at Grassy Lakes which had some really great sport climbs. He gave good tips and instruction as it had been a while since we had climbed. His gear was well cared for as well. Kris is an easy going guide but clearly knowledgeable in his craft. Awesome day on the rock walls to be sure! Thanks Kris.
Written September 15, 2019
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Fletch
5 contributions
Aug. 2019
Kris gave us an outstanding day climbing moderate quartzite pitches at Lake Louise. He found great sites with diverse problems for a group with mixed age and experience levels. He was very good with all levels of teaching and guiding.
Kris does everything and can converse well about all types of mountain travel from running to snow and ice. He knows his history of the mountains as well. Also appreciate his flexibility to avoid a rain day!
Definite A+++ guide with years of experience. Will look him up again soon.
Kris does everything and can converse well about all types of mountain travel from running to snow and ice. He knows his history of the mountains as well. Also appreciate his flexibility to avoid a rain day!
Definite A+++ guide with years of experience. Will look him up again soon.
Written August 20, 2019
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Saskia W
4 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Solo
I believe I am Kris’s first client for a guided trail run and can highly recommend this experience. Kris is very knowledgeable and friendly. He adjusted his pace to mine and checked in regularly whether the speed was ok. We had time for stops & pictures and I learned more about Canadian flora & fauna. Our chosen route was cut short by a Grizzly (!) encounter which Kris handled calmly and professionally - the Grizzly too :)
Written July 9, 2019
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Sweetmelon
Napa, CA37 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Family
Kris took my eight-year-old son climbing for his first time. Kris was a patient teacher and my son had a really great time.
Written July 4, 2019
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dchristol
18 contributions
Jun. 2019 • Friends
Our trip to the Glacier was fantasic. Jess drove us down to the glacier on the Ice Explorer and had wonderful stories and fun facts. It was exciting to see the ice so close. We wondered around the ice and visited with people from all over the world. Jess then drove us back and kept us laughing the whole way. What a great trip. Great trip for all ages. My mom is 87 and she loved the trip.
Written June 19, 2019
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Phong N
1 contribution
Jul. 2018 • Friends
Kris setup an excellent guide called Ben Paradis for our group to go up Mt Athabasca. We were looking for coaching assistance in leading ourselves up the mountain. Our needs were well understood as Ben gave tips on moving up the glacier and reading the conditions while being able to summit the mountain. This gave us lots of confidence on the snow and ice for our own adventures later.
Written August 2, 2018
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Thank you for you taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy you enjoyed your day out with us.
Play safe,
K
Written August 9, 2018
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Leona K
12 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Solo
I emailed Kris quite late on Sunday when I realised I couldn't find anyone to climb with. I only had 1 day in the area so I really didnt want to miss out. He replied really quickly and responded to my return emails very fast. He organised a guide for me so I could have the day out climbing in Canmore. Ben my guide was excellent. Very encouraging and made it possible for me to spend the whole day going up and down various amazing limestone walls. Couldn't recommend them enough, just such a shame I only had the one day.
Written June 20, 2018
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Maigan S
9 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Has such a great time doing a guided Via Ferrata with Kris. It was a challenge for me as I wasn't sure how i was going to go with the heights but the whole time I felt safe and calm. Kris is very professional and kept you updated throughout the day to ensure you always knew what was happening and what was coming up. The climb itself was breathtaking, and had such a great feeling of accomplishment at the end. Thank You Kris! Couldn't of asked for a better day!
Written May 14, 2018
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Thank you so much for your kind review Maigan. We are happy you enjoyed your time on the rock. Another via ferrata is being buit in the same area and it will be complete in early July so please come back for more! And bring your friends!
Written June 2, 2018
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Megan R
21 contributions
Mar. 2018 • Solo
I climbed 1 day with Kris (WI3 two pitches and a single pitch WI4). I sprained my ankle a few days before the trip and kris was super accommodating and patient with me, providing an excellent climb with a short approach to suit my abilities! Kris spent time teaching me improvements to my own techniques and explained everything he was doing so I felt safe and added to my own knowledge, it was awesome! Kris then set me up with Ian for the next 2 days of climbing and I can't thank him enough!!! Ian was amazing! Super cool guy and very knowledgable! Tons of experience and he made sure to explain what was going on and added some info about the areas we were in! I felt safe 100% of the time and felt like I learned a lot with both guides! 10/10 recommend climbing with either of them and will be returning next ice season! Ian took me up Moonlight and Professor Falls. Both WI4 multipitch and he didn't break a sweat! Very patient with me for the many repels down Professor's and managed to keep a cheerful, positive attitude throughout our 12 hour day!! Highly recommend both guides.
Written April 1, 2018
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Thanks for the awesome review Megan! We are happy you enjoyed yourself on the ice this winter. How's the ankle? Hope to see you next winter.
Kris
Written June 2, 2018
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Neil C
2 contributions
Hi,My name is Linda. My husband Neil and I are having a visit to Banff mid January. I am a complete beginner (and actually scared of heights, but like to push my limits). I wondered what you might have on offer for a one day trip suitable for me? At the moment we are free in Banff for Tues 16th Jan, Wed 17th Jan and Sat 20th Jan.
Kris I
Banff National Park, Canada1 contribution
Hi Linda
We have availability during that time for a beginner private ice climbing tour for 2 people. Cost is $575.00 plus 5%gst. This includes all equipment and guiding fees. Hotel pick up/drop off can be arranged for an additional $65.00 plus gst. Trips typically start at 0800, returning to Banff around 4pm. Please let us know if you would like to proceed with a booking.
Kris