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.
— Grant, Denver

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!

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Mountaineering

Guided ascents of classic Canadian peaks! Climb famous mountains like Louis, Victoria, Athabasca, Robson, Bugaboo, and Sir Donald with an experienced ACMG guide. 

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skiing

Contact me for avalanche courses, Japan Powder Skiing, Sorcerer Lodge, and Sol Mountain Lodge.

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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

Guide ski touring in the Canadian Rockies

Day trips in the Canadian Rockies

Backcountry Lodges of British Columbia guides

Backcountry lodge skiing in British Columbia

Guided powder skiing in Japan

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.


 
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