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Mountaineering
Challenge yourself and discover the rewards of this accessible activity…
Mountaineering, also known as Alpinism, is a moderate combination of rock, snow and ice climbing in the exhilarating pursuit of significant glaciated peak ascents. It is a very rewarding activity offering a mountain of challenges adaptable to all experience levels and personal goals. Join us for the ultimate mountaineering adventure and gain confidence while walking on glaciers, scrambling a sharp rocky ridge or climbing an exposed alpine face high above the valley.
Professional Guiding
Summit Mountain Guides offers a professional guiding service with fully certified Alpine and Mountain guides (ACMG / IFMGA). Climbing with a certified guide provides you with the highest industry expertise and safety standards. At Summit Mountain Guides our experienced guides take pleasure in helping you achieve your mountain adventure and goals. We specialize in designing trips to suits your needs and experience. By leaving all the logistics to the experts, you will maximize your climbing!
Mountaineering Adventure
Every summer, Summit Mountain Guides offers various mountaineering programs in Nelson BC, Western Canada and in the European Alps. We offer single or multi-day guided and instructional mountaineering programs in the Selkirk’s and the Purcell mountains as well as the Coast Mountains, the Canadian Rockies and the European Alps.
Whether you are interested in taking a crevasse rescue course, a day of mountaineering or specific peak ascents, we have a program that suits your needs. Browse our guided and instructional programs below and contact us for designing a custom trip.
We look forward to guiding your adventure…
Guided Programs
Gimli Peak-South ridge, III 5.10a
Rated III 5.10a, the South ridge of Gimli peak in Valhalla provincial park, is one of the best of its class anywhere in the world. This captivating 8 pitch alpine rock climb is wildly exposed, strenuous but moderate. The climbing is varied and features steep cracks, grooves, chicken heads and fingery walls. Join one of our Alpine guides and safely ascend this route in style and good company.
Valhalla Alpine Rock
Located in the heart of the southern Selkirk’s in south-eastern British Columbia, Valhalla Provincial Park is home to some of the finest alpine rock climbing in Western Canada. The Mulvey Group, near the southern end of the park, provides a fantastic collection of rugged granitic spires boasting many classic alpine rock climbs.
Summit Mountain Guides offers various 1 to 4 day guided Alpine Rock programs to the Valhallas from June to September.
Bugaboo Alpine Rock
The Bugaboos of Western Canada are one of the world’s greatest alpine rock climbing centers. Located in the Purcell mountains of South-Eastern British Columbia they are cluster of high and shear granite spires situated inside the pristine Bugaboo Provincial Park. Join our 3 to 5 day guided program and discover some of the best traditional alpine rock climbing in Canada.
Chamonix Alpine
The Chamonix valley is dominated by the majestic dome of Mont Blanc. It is surrounded by hundreds of easily accessible pointy granite spires providing world renowned rock, ice and mixed alpine routes. The village is charming and offers incredible vistas, cuisine along with a vibrant mountain culture.
Like most mountaineering in the Alps, climbing in Chamonix provides the luxury of easy access routes with lighter packs and overnight programs based from catered mountain huts. Whether you are interested in an easy alpine route for the day or seek a multi-day adventure from a hut, let us design a unique trip to meet your climbing goals and background.
Kokanee Glacier Alpine
Nelson area in the Southern Selkirks offers some unique alpine and glacier objectives. Explore into Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park and discover aesthetic ridges and impressive views. Alpine routes can be done in a long day trip or built into multi-day programs using the Kokanee Glacier Chalet as a base.
