Alberta Rock, Via Ferrata & Alpine Climbing Guides
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Learn To Ice Climb & Rock Climb. Climb a Via Ferrata. Plan a big Alberta Rockies apline objective.
Alberta Rock, Via Ferrata & Alpine Climbing Guides
Come Adventure with us!
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We Believe Adventure is Transformational:
Reach Within, Rise Above.
Our approach to mountain guiding is centered around you, and bring out your best while adventuring with you in the mountains.
Our years of climbing and exploring the majestic mountains have taught us that being amidst those giants provides far more than just physical fitness and adventure; we have discovered that our time spent in the mountains has a profound effect on our overall wellbeing, both in a spiritual and holistic sense.
The mountains also challenge us to exceed our expectations on both an individual and collective level, pushing ourselves to be better than what we initially thought was possible. We want this for all out our guests.
Paula BowmanApril 29, 2024.Girth Hitch Guiding was amazing to work with from booking, to answering questions, and sending us all of the information we needed. The guides were patient and kind with our group of youth aged 9-17 and new adult climbers. We had a lot of fun and learned so much!Virgil HallApril 14, 2024.I had so much fun and learned so much ice climbing with Tim. He’s so knowledgable and thoughtful. He knew exactly where my learning edge was and positioned me so that I was challenged but not overwhelmed. It was so fun climbing with him!Mark EricksonApril 11, 2024.Perfect day! Tim was an amazing guide!! Will definitely be going again, can’t wait!!Ben ForsythFebruary 29, 2024.Had an amazing ice climbing experience with Tim. Couldn’t have asked for anything more for a day on the ice. I would definitely recommend Girth Hitch for your mountain adventure.Graham ForsythFebruary 19, 2024.Went out for a guided day of ice climbing with Tim. Everything was awesome! Wr had an amazing day, lots of climbing, Tim provided excellent coaching tailored to our abilities, and everyone had a great day. Highly recommend Girth Hitch Guiding!Melissa SchulzeFebruary 12, 2024.I have done multiple trips with GHG and I can’t say enough positive feedback to express how much I love doing any types of adventure with Tim. Every time I have a terrific time but also always feel like he takes safety seriously. I have many more trips scheduled and I am 100% looking forward every single one of them, doesn’t matter if it’s ice climbing, rock climbing or alpine. Always a good time!Amanda SutherlandJanuary 30, 2024.The guides were fantastic for our ice climbing adventure - they had a lot of knowledge about the area, were kind and patient, and very skilled. They made sure that everyone in the group was comfortable and safe throughout the entire trip. I would highly recommend Girth Hitch Guiding to anyone looking for a great outdoor adventure!Emilie SutherlandJanuary 29, 2024.Tim and Ethan did an absolutely fantastic job guiding my group and I. We had a stellar adventure, which was both fun and safe. They shared so many interesting facts and taught me so much!Peter HerbertJanuary 23, 2024.Tim was great guiding ice climbing! He seamlessly adapted to our group’s different skill levels and each person's progression throughout the time. Cheers!Simon TurnerDecember 22, 2023.Had a great time climbing multi-pitch ice with Tim. He took a lot of time to figure out my goals for the short term and long term and designed a trip that met those goals perfectly. Clearly knew the area and routes well, everything was textbook and always felt safe. Tim even towed my car out of a snowdrift at the end of the day! Highly recommend
From Tim’s Rocky Mountain CLimbing Journal
Rockies Ringlock & Filthy With Minerals
All of the routes on Tan’si tower have somewhat ridiculous names, but to each name is attached a story. The story of Filthy With Minerals involves a bit of context.
No Lights On Fridays
Ethan Woodside had been eyeing up a line on Mount Abraham, and I needed a break from hanging in my harness. So we loaded up our packs with bolts and a trad rack and headed up to the base of a wonderful ramp. This was the beginning of No Lights On Fridays
The Best of Banff: 30 Unmissable Things to Do in and Around Banff
Whether you’re deepening your understanding through a guided indigenous learning tour, soaking in the tranquil waters of thermal pools, or trying rock climbing for the first time, this guide showcases a diverse array of activities to enrich your visit.
ACMG Certified Guides
in the Alberta Rockies
Find the sweet spot where challenge and growth come together to create profound opportunities for personal development. At Girth Hitch Guiding we foster safe and meaningful experiences in the mountains where ever we take guests in Alberta. We love seeing guests grow on a one-day adventure trying ice climbing while traveling through the David Thompson Country as much as we like planning a big objective guiding a guest up one of Alberta’s famed 11,000 foot peaks.
We also love the joy a group of friends experience the first time they get to climb a Nordegg Via Ferrata together – whether it is the easier ‘The Fox’ or harder ‘From Nordegg with Love’. Via Ferrata is such a great, accessible mountain activity you can do in David Thompson Country, it is a must try activity in the mountains!
Do you want to make the jump from climbing gym to outdoor climbing at the crag? We have programs teaching climbers from all over Alberta how to lead climb, clean and efficiently deal with climbing outdoors in Nordegg. We can also advance to placing and leading on gear while traditional climbing in the Rockies, and annually in our camp in Skaha, Penticton, BC.
