Canadian Rockies Trip Overview
This tour departs at 9:30 in the morning. The 6 hour tour is a classic on the Icefields Parkway where you get to spend the whole day exploring the Athabasca Glacier.
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Canadian Rockies, Canada
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Canadian Rockies, Canadian Rockies, Canada
This tour departs at 9:30 in the morning. The 6 hour tour is a classic on the Icefields Parkway where you get to spend the whole day exploring the Athabasca Glacier.
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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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 children aged 7 and up who are strong hikers and seniors who enjoy an active lifestyle.
Duration: 6 hours
