Improve your mountaineering skills and prepare for more challenging ascents on this 6-day expedition to reach the summit of Mt. Forbes with a certified mountain guide.
Group
Rockies
6 Days
May - Aug
High
Intermediate
Mt. Forbes rises at 3,612 meters, being the highest mountain in the Banff National Park. This National Park is one of Canada’s best guarded treasures. Home of a huge variety of flora and fauna, pristine turquoise lakes fed by glaciers, and magnificent ice-capped mountains, it definitely deserves its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
As for the main goal of this expedition, Mt Forbes, it is simply the perfect mountain for gaining alpine climbing experience and practicing on your mountaineering techniques. What’s more, our experienced and certified guides, will share with you all their knowledge, so you can prepare for bigger ascents.
Please note the conditions of the mountain might alter the itinerary. But overall the topics we will cover are:
Backcountry camping
Preparing and packing food, and cooking skills
Preparing the gear for alpine expeditions
How to plan a trip
How to read the mountain weather
Planning a route and navigating
Medical issues, first aid and emergency response
Hazard awareness, recognition, management and decision making
Glacier travel
Climbing on ropes, on ice, snow or rock and steep sections
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore one of Canada’s greatest sights, and reach one of its most superb peaks. Request to book this trip, and let one of our expert guides lead you on this mountaineering adventure.
Are you looking for a winter trip? Check this ski touring in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
More info
Please bring the adequate gear and clothing.
Meeting point
4.6
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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
Andree
David
Great guides and great snow!
Peggy
Will was great wise and fun to spend the day with.
douglas
Drew
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