Ice Climbing at Wilson's

Stop in and see us before you go on your next ice-climbing venture.

Information

The Canadian Rocky Mountains are one of the top destinations in the world for waterfall ice climbing, with many climbers from all over the world travelling to the area to try out Canada’s crystal blue ice pillars. In Lake Louise we are situated in one of the best locations to access the ice around Canmore, Field and up on the Icefield Parkway with the classic climb ‘Louise Falls’, being based right on our doorstep. Be sure to call by the store and chat to our staff if you have any questions on avalanche or climbing conditions.

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Rentals
Rental  item Price
Axe $10
Crampons $10
Mountain Boots $10
Rock Shoes $12
Helmet $5
Harness $10
Package $29
Wilson's Recommended Guides and Mountain Schools:

YAMNUSKA MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES.

Yamnuska Mountain Adventures is one of Canada’s premier providers of mountaineering, rock & ice climbing, backcountry skiing, avalanche safety training and trekking programs and courses. For over 40 years, they have hosted thousands of clients from Canada and all over the world. All Yamnuska Mountain Adventures guides are certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG/IFMGA) and are local experts trained to give you the quality mountain experience you expect. Yamnuska sets the standard in the outdoor adventure industry for staff training and superior guest service. They consider the mountains of western Canada to be their classroom and playground, offering programs and courses year-round from beginner to expert level.

Visit their website for more information on ascents in the area or to learn more about the courses they offer.


www.yamnuska.com
info@yamnuska.com
+01-403-678-4164
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Weather:

Get localized forecasts for the specific peak your climbing at a variety of elevations.
Go Here to access these forecasts.
Precipitation Model - Very useful to gauge the exact timing and intensity of incoming rain and snow in the Lake Louise area. Very reliable weather product.
Go Here to view the MM5 Precipitation Forecast.
Cloud Cover - Aviation grade forecast model depicting cloud cover in Western Canada. Somewhat technical, and will take a few minutes to learn to read the abbreviations, though when you do, it provides accurate information on precipitation and the specific elevations of cloud tops and ceilings. Very useful information for the high alpine climber.
Go Here to view the GFA Cloud Cover and Precip Forecast.

Guidebooks:

Ice Lines – Brent Peters
IceLines provides the reader with comprehensive route information and beautiful photography for 53 of the best waterfall ice climbs in the Canadian Rockies. Abbreviated route information is also given for an additional 212 climbs throughout the 152 pages. Anecdotes from the first ascent teams and tips from experienced Rockies’ climbers make the guide an interesting read along with amazing photography.