Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

Enjoy the unique experience of walking on Athabasca glacier on this small-group hiking tour. As your iceWalk guide leads you across the majestic Athabasca Glacier in the Canadian Rockies you'll get insights into its many incredible ice formations such as crevasses, mill wells, meltwater streams, and icefalls. Equipment is provided and no technical climbing experience is required.

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Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

- One-of-its-kind glacier-walking adventure in the Canadian Rockies
- Get incredible views of the Rockies as you walk on the Athabasca Glacier
- Tour is easy walking, suitable for young children and seniors alike
- Small-group tour (maximum 12): A more personalized experience
- 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

Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks Tour Itinerary

Departure Point
Athabasca Glacier (95446QCC+4PJ 95446QCC+4P)
Athabasca Glacier, Alberta T0E 1E0, Canada
Columbia Icefield - Latitude 52°13.220 N and Longitude 117°13.441 W.

Athabasca Glacier
Your IceWalk ACMG certified guides will meet you in the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre parking lot and gear you up for an unforgettable 3 hour interpretive glacier adventure. You will be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead. This 5 km roundtrip walking tour will take you onto the Athabasca Glacier and into the incredible landscape that is the Canadian Rockies. You will learn the rich history of the glacier and you will have spectacular views of the glaciated mountains. You will learn about and explore the many incredible ice formations on the glacier, which include: crevasses, mill wells (waterfalls into the depths of the ice), meltwater streams, and icefalls (from a safe distance). 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! Our tours are easy walking, suitable for young children and seniors alike.

Return Details The Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks Tour will end where it started.

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