Full Day Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks
Overview
Bring your own lunch and enjoy it among the icefalls at the head of the glacier.
It is a hike of moderate difficulty requiring no technical skills. We supply all the gear required to comfortably explore the glacier.
IceWalks' guides are ACMG certified. Your friendly and informative guide will explain the natural history of the area, guide you safely through the icefalls, and show you the many ice formations on the glacier.
Inclusions
- You will be provided micro-spikes (crampons for added traction on the ice) If you don't have your own: Rain gear, hiking boots, gloves, and hat
- Entry/Admission - Athabasca Glacier
What to expect
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Stop At: Athabasca Glacier, 127 km north of Lake Louise 103 km south of Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
IceWalks' ACMG certified guides will meet you in the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre parking lot and gear you up for your adventure. You will be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead. This 10 km roundtrip walking tour will take you to the incredible icefalls at the head of the Athabasca Glacier where you will enjoy your lunch (bring you own) against the backdrop of shattered ice and rock.
You will learn the natural history of the area and you will be immersed in the glaciated landscape, you'll see: crevasses, mill wells (waterfalls into the depths of the ice), meltwater streams, and icefalls.
This will be the highlight of your trip on the Icefields Parkway. The pictures you take will capture the memories of a lifetime. No technical climbing experience required! The 6 hour tour is moderate in difficulty, suitable for active people with no health concerns or mobility/balance issues. Children aged 7 and up should be strong hikers and seniors who enjoy an active lifestyle.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We monitor and follow all recommendations from Alberta Health Services. Currently Alberta has no health restrictions in place.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Geat hike which, as far as I understand, you are not allowed to do by yourself. I absolutely enjoyed the hike, the view, the company of the guide :) I'd recommend it to anyone who is not satisfied with a mere glimpse of a glacier and wants to experience it more thoroughly :)
Geat hike which, as far as I understand, you are not allowed to do by yourself. I absolutely enjoyed the hike, the view, the company of the guide :) I'd recommend it to anyone who is not satisfied with a mere glimpse of a glacier and wants to experience it more thoroughly :)Great all day tour with experienced guides. Lots of interesting information shared and I felt safe at all times
Great all day tour with experienced guides. Lots of interesting information shared and I felt safe at all timesFirst time Glacier Hiking!! Wonderful Experience. Our Leader Troy, is amazing person with immense knowledge about the history and recreational activities. Lots of talking and fun on this hike. He makes sure that people follow his guidelines to be safe. This is an experience which everyone should ...
First time Glacier Hiking!! Wonderful Experience. Our Leader Troy, is amazing person with immense knowledge about the history and recreational activities. Lots of talking and fun on this hike. He makes sure that people follow his guidelines to be safe. This is an experience which everyone should experience at-least once. Glaciers are beautiful, so many streams were seen, Hope we all do our part to save these for our planet.After a rainy cold start, this hike turned out to be absolutely amazing! Our guide was excellent. We took our time, exploring the ice, and learning about the glacier. Even got to drink some of the fresh glacier water! Highly recommend the full day. You get to hike the whole glacier and see am...
After a rainy cold start, this hike turned out to be absolutely amazing! Our guide was excellent. We took our time, exploring the ice, and learning about the glacier. Even got to drink some of the fresh glacier water! Highly recommend the full day. You get to hike the whole glacier and see amazing waterfalls, crevasses and get to eat lunch at the top. This is not too strenuous, and the hike is a nice leisurely pace. They provide wind pants, wind jacket and extra gloves if needed.I originally wanted to book the half day tour, but it ran out and ended up booking the full day trip, which is the best. Nick, our tour guide is super knowledgeable about the glacier and showed us all the glacier structures. Amazing trip! Will definitely recommend friends and family to join this ...
I originally wanted to book the half day tour, but it ran out and ended up booking the full day trip, which is the best. Nick, our tour guide is super knowledgeable about the glacier and showed us all the glacier structures. Amazing trip! Will definitely recommend friends and family to join this trip.Brilliant day hiking on the Athabasca Glacier with Icewalks. Our guide Anne was really informative and made sure that we all felt safe at all points and was a wealth of information about the glacier. Everything was really well organised. You don't really appreciate the glacier's presence until yo...
Brilliant day hiking on the Athabasca Glacier with Icewalks. Our guide Anne was really informative and made sure that we all felt safe at all points and was a wealth of information about the glacier. Everything was really well organised. You don't really appreciate the glacier's presence until you are walking on it. Really thought provoking to see the rate at which it is shrinking in the current climate. One of the highlights of our holiday