Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike

Oleh Icewalks

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Ciri

Peer into deep crevasses and witness the meltwater water pouring over the edge
Receive all necessary equipment to comfortably and safely explore the glacier
Walk onto the Athabasca Glacier, a principal part of the Columbia Icefield Area
Explore the glacier on foot and enjoy iconic views of the Rockies' highest peaks
Learn about of this unique mountain landscape through an interpretive program

- 95446QCC+5Q | From HWY 93 turn into the Icefield Information Centre and Glacier Gallery parking lot. Look for a black trailer and white vans with the IceWalks logo at the T-Junction between the overflow RV parking and visitor parking. The parking lot is on the north side of the highway (opposite the glacier). Please do not go into the building or park in the Glacier View Hotel Parking lot.
- Alberta, Canada

Tarikh

Pengembara

Pilihan bahasa: Bahasa Inggeris

Masa bermula

Butiran harga

RM 404.66 x 1 DewasaRM 404.66

Jumlah

Guide
Micro-spikes (crampons for added traction on the ice)
Rain gear, hiking poles, hiking boots, gloves, and hats (if you don't have your own)
Transport from the meeting location to the trailhead
Warm layers (sweaters and pants)
Transportation to the meeting location

- Not suitable for: Children under 7 years, People over 75 years, People with a cold, People with heart problems, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions, Wheelchair users

Join a guided tour of moderate difficulty to explore the Columbia Icefield. Get all the gear required to comfortably explore the glacier. From the meeting point, be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead.

Embark on a 5 km roundtrip walking tour with a 200m elevation gain that will take you onto the Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield, and into the incredible landscape that is the Canadian Rockies.

Learn the rich history of the glacier and soak in spectacular views of the surrounding ice-covered peaks. Explore the many incredible ice formations on the glacier, including crevasses, mill wells (waterfalls into the depths of the ice), meltwater streams, and icefalls (from a safe distance).

- 95446QCC+5Q | From HWY 93 turn into the Icefield Information Centre and Glacier Gallery parking lot. Look for a black trailer and white vans with the IceWalks logo at the T-Junction between the overflow RV parking and visitor parking. The parking lot is on the north side of the highway (opposite the glacier). Please do not go into the building or park in the Glacier View Hotel Parking lot.
- Alberta, Canada