Join an inspiring trek on the Sulphur Mountain in the Sundance range and enjoy a great day in nature, dotted with unforgettable landscapes.
Rockies
1 Day
Jun - Oct
Very high
Beginner
Explore the subalpine and alpine terrain of Sulphur Mountain and the Sundance range of Banff. The long and esthetic ridge hike starts from the Banff gondola and transitions from the tree line to alpine hiking terrain, you will trek through subalpine forests, limestone slabs, and high mountain scree slopes, with views to the West of the Sundance range and the high peaks of Lake Louise and the Assiniboine area. Go with an AAA ACMG Guide to maximize your experience.
Scheduled hikes are on the website but custom dates can be arranged. You will meet the guides at the base of the Banff Gondola for 8:15 am then head up the gondola to begin the hike at the top.
Great for Beginner and intermediate hikers and family friendly (Ages 12+). Please note this hike does cover various terrain, some exposed, so scrambling may be involved at sections.
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What is the best time of the year for this hike?
Summer
What happens in the event of bad weather?
We will endeavor to reschedule
What is the average distance and altitude gain that we will hike each day?
This takes on average around 6 hours with altitude gain however the hike begins at 2,451 m once up the gondola.
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
The Sulphur Mountain Highline hike is not a walking tour, it requires average to good fitness and has some short sections of off trail, loose and exposed terrain. It is still a great experience for guests looking at a unique and easy access alpine experience, and families with children 12+
How can I get to the trailhead/meeting point?
Private car or Roam Transit public bus.
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Mountain Guide
Alpine Air Adventures is an independent mountain guiding business run by Jeff Bullock. I am a fully certified IFMGA Mountain Guide, with my training and certification through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, and the Canadian Avalanche Association.
We specialize in outdoor Banff adventures including: rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, avalanche courses and improvised rope rescue courses.
Based out of Banff, Alberta, Canada in the heart of the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alpine Air offers everything mountain. My main emphasize is to offer safe and unforgettable Banff adventures to my guests. With the allure of the mountains right at my doorstep I am always keen to take on any adventure and I am excited to have you along. Contact me to begin organizing your dream mountain ascent or descent.
Languages
French | English
Certificates
ACMG | IFMGA
I have been doing backcountry ski trips with AAA for 3 years now and have been impressed every time. They're very good at adapting the plan to fit the group and have the knowledge to take you into some full-on terrain if that's what you desire. Thanks for pushing my limits and I can't wait for the next one!
My partner Jen and I had 2 days splitboarding in the Lake Louise area with AAA. Jeff and Tamara were both super friendly and easy to get along with as well as extremely professional and knowledgeable. Both days were exactly what we had hoped for and more, and we were able to learn so much from Jeff and Tamara’s expertise on the mountain. We had some of the best runs of our lives and will definitely contact Jeff and AAA when we are next in Banff for more adventures.
The back country awaits! Could be just over that ridge. You’ll never know unless you get a guide to show you! I took a one day peak beyond the well known slopes of Lake Louise with my awesome guide. Someone once told me riding those lines is like flying - and it is totally true! I’ll be back for more.
Jay
I had a superb time and Jerry my guide was brilliant with safety being always paramount.
Sue
Our guide was Jason (not Jeff) and although he was a great guy, he appeared to not be very familiar with the location in which we skied. I was also surprised by the fact that he never asked us about our skiing abilities or the type of terrain we hoped to ski. Due to the avalanche conditions and snow cover, we were in terrain where the trees were too tight to ski and so we skied down an avalanche path (with minimal hazard from above) that was quite steep with a lot of exposed vegetation and small cliff bands. For two of the three of us, this terrain was at the edge of our comfort zones and so the ski down was not very enjoyable. Afterwards, I couldn't help wondering if we had been asked about our interests and skiing level, if we might have found lower angle terrain with a less dense forest cover. Having said all this, once Jason realized I was in a place I was not happy about, he was very attentive to assisting me through the terrain. In summary, the three of us paid a lot of money for a ski tour that was not great and we wondered whether it should have been cancelled if this was the best terrain to be found given the conditions.
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