Athabasca Glacier Icewalks
The Athabasca Glacier, at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, is readily accessible from the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93). Daily from June through September, Icewalk guides lead groups of up to 15 people onto this active glacier flowing from the icefield. The trips range in length from three to six hours and are suitable for anyone from seven to 70. The guides will assess your capabilities, assist you in selecting suitable footwear and clothing, and ask you to sign a waiver, before proceeding onto the ice. The overall distance covered on the trips is between two and eight kilometres (one and a half to five miles). Although the distance isn't long, the terrain is never level and one needs to pay attention at all times.
Our guides have many years of experience on glaciers and are always happy to share their knowledge and expertise with you. From deep crevasses at your feet to distant ice avalanches, there is always something to see and discover. We can take you and your family there and back safely. Join us for a memorable adventure into the world of glacier ice.
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| Group Sizes |
1 to 15 people
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| Durations |
At least 1 day
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Included
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| Targeted Activities |
Hiking |
| Our Certificatons |
Our guides are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides as Ski guides, Mountain guides or Assistant guides. We also often have members of the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association working with us. All of them have many years of experience travelling in the mountains and are more than willing to share their knowledge with you. |
Group Types |
Private |
Groups |
Kids/Youth |
Elderly |
Workshops/Seminars |
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Mountain Skills & Disciplines |
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Hiking |
Mountaineering |
Canyoneering |
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Backpacking |
High Altitude |
Caving |
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Camping |
Traversing |
Coasteering |
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Rock Climbing |
Aid Climbing |
Big Walling |
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Ice Climbing |
Free Climbing |
Ropes & Knots |
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Bouldering |
Solo Climbing |
Belaying |
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Indoor Climbing |
Lead Climbing |
Rappeling |
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Traditional Climbing |
Top Roping |
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Avalanche Awareness |
Outdoor Survival |
First Aid |
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Environmental Awareness |
Navigation |
Search & Rescue |
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| Meals |
Not Applicable
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| Local Transport |
Not Applicable
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| Insurance |
Not Applicable
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| Additional |
We can provide you with everything you'll need in order to make your hike safe and enjoyable: boots and crampons (spikes) for your feet, rain gear to keep you dry, and gloves and hats to keep you warm and comfortable (especially those kids!). |
| Nearby Attractions |
The Parks Canada / Brewster Transport jointly sponsored Icefield Centre provides restroom facilities, park information, interpretive exhibits, food and lodging, a souvenir shop and well known "Ice Explorer" motorized trips onto the glacier. Open from late April until mid-October. |
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