Skiing and climbing adventures in Canada and around the world led by Mark Klassen, an experienced Mountain Guide certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and the International Federation of Mountain Guiding Associations. The local expert for AST avalanche courses, ski touring, rock climbing and mountaineering in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, the Bugaboos, Rogers Pass and powder ski guiding in Japan.
“Mark has always been confident, safety oriented and extremely knowledgeable concerning all aspects of the climb. He has a real passion for his profession and is proud of being a world class certified guide.”
climbing and skiing guiding
ROCK CLIMBING
Rock climbing in Banff, Lake Louise and Canmore. Sport climbing, multipitch, and alpine rock. Climbing guides for Yamnuska, Back of the Lake, the Bugaboos, and more!
Mountaineering
Guided ascents of classic Canadian peaks! Climb famous mountains like Louis, Victoria, Athabasca, Robson, Bugaboo, and Sir Donald with an experienced ACMG guide.
skiing
Contact me for avalanche courses, Japan Powder Skiing, Sorcerer Lodge, and Sol Mountain Lodge.
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing at Lake Louise
Easy, safe rock climbing for the whole family
Multi-pitch sport and trad climbs
The Bow Valley in the Canadian Rockies has some of the most extensive rock climbing opportunities in North America. Come do some easy climbing with the whole family, challenge yourself on amazing quartzite or limestone sport and trad climbs, or sample a multi-pitch on famous cliffs like Yamnuska or the Ghost River.
Mountaineering
The view from Mt Niblock
Alpine rock climbing on Mt Tupper
Grant on Mt King George, a Canadian classic
Whether you’re interested in an easy Canadian Rockies scramble with exceptional views, a classic mountaineering objective like Mt Victoria, or an alpine rock climb in the Bugaboos, we’ve got you covered. Come alpine climbing with one of the most experienced mountain guides in Canada.
skiing
Day trips in the Canadian Rockies
Backcountry lodge skiing in British Columbia
Powder skiing in Japan
Have skis, will travel. Whether it is day trips in the Canadian Rockies, touring at remote lodges in British Columbia, or powder skiing safaris to Japan, we are your experts for guided backcountry skiing.
