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Full Day Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks
Jasper, Alberta, Canada
$152.56
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Full Day Glacier Hike on the Athabasca Glacier offers an immersive experience into the rugged beauty of the Icefields Parkway. This tour combines stunning landscapes with expert guidance for an unforgettable adventure.
- 🏔️ Journey to the stunning icefall at the head of the Athabasca Glacier, showcasing breathtaking views and unique ice formations.
- 🧗♂️ Led by ACMG certified guides, enjoy informative insights into the natural history of the glacier and surrounding environment.
- 🥪 Bring your own lunch to savor among the dramatic seracs, pillars of ice that create a spectacular lunch setting.
- 🚶♂️ Experience a 10 km roundtrip hike, where you'll encounter crevasses, meltwater streams, and stunning icefalls.
- 🧥 All necessary gear is supplied, including micro-spikes for added traction, while you provide your own warm layers and lunch.
- 🕒 The tour lasts approximately 6 hours, departing at 10:15am with a boarding time of 20 minutes prior.
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly adventure, suitable for children aged 7 and up who are strong hikers.
- 🌧️ Rain gear, hiking boots, gloves, and hats are provided if you do not have your own.
- 💪 Moderate difficulty with some steep sections; a good fitness level is required to enjoy the experience fully.
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Full Day Glacier Hike
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- 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
- BYO lunch & snacks
- Warm layers - bring your own insulating layer
Meeting point
Arrive 20 minutes prior to your departure.
Meet in the West parking lot of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre. Look for the white vans with IceWalks logo as you pull off the highway.
From there you will be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead.
Return details
Arrive 20 minutes prior to your departure.
Meet in the West parking lot of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre. Look for the white vans with IceWalks logo as you pull off the highway.
From there you will be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead.
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Athabasca GlacierIceWalks' 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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Full Day Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks
Jasper, Alberta, Canada
$152.56
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!