Sawback Alpine Adventures Winter 2009 Season

Mountaineering and Adventuring since 1995

Site currently under a long overdue renovation. Please bear with us!

Upcoming adventures

Ice Climbing - The ice season has begun. Excellent quality ice from WI2 and beyond has already formed and those of us who haven't fled south have begun climbing it! Check out Gravsports for a rundown of what's currently in. Intro ice courses start at $395 per person for a weekend (2-day) course. Oct 18/2008 - April 10/2009

Video of the Month

Conrad Janzen (Banff Mountain Guide) and I made the following little video clip in October demonstrating a cool technique for rappelling on ice. Check it out!

Ski Touring - contact us for details

Wapta Icefields - 4 days, $850/person; 6 days $1300/person

Yoho Traverse - 4 days, $850/person