Top Alberta Winter Sports

Travel up 984 feet (300 meters) to a sub-alpine lake during this snowshoe tour in Kananaskis Country. With snowshoe rental included, follow your guide across the snow-covered ground as you catch sight of the Canadian Rockies. Take in other views of the nearby towering cliffs and wintery wilderness as you go.

Explore the Banff National Park back country on skis or splitboard with certified Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. With years of training and local knowledge the Alpine Air Adventures guides will lead you the best touring locations, with safety as a primary detail on any given day. Learn from the local experts and ski/ride some epic powder!

Our guides are incredible instructors, fun to be around, and have a vast wealth of experience skiing and riding in the backcountry. They are certified to the highest standards in the industry by the ACMG/IFMGA. Skiing and riding safely in complicated mountain terrain requires a lot of experience and proper mentorship. We are here to ensure you start off in the right direction.

Perhaps the most unique attribute about our tour is that you'll be travelling by snow cat! Our experience starts with a chairlift ride but the real fun is involved when you hop in Castle's Powder Stagecoach snow cat and tour up Haig Ridge, to Haig Lake lookout, and then finally back to the base area.

The Banff National Park is famous for its spectacular scenery, but after dark, the landscape takes on a whole new look and feel. On this tour, strap on your snowshoes and stomp into the Kananaskis forest on a guided moonlit hike. Stop in open clearings and peek at the stars through the telescope. With a hot drink and cookie included, marvel at the wonders of nature in the Canadian wilderness.

Embark on a winter snowshoeing journey in Kananaskis from Calgary with the assistance of a guide. Focus on the scenery and the sound of your footsteps crunching the snow instead of puzzling over directions, since your guide leads the way. You'll learn the history of the Kananaskis through guided commentary as, well as facts about the local flora and fauna.

Learn or improve your skiing technique, so you can maximize your time and enjoyment when out on the trail. Our 2-hour lessons will teach you the basics of classic skiing and have you ready to venture out on your own. We will start on flat terrain to learn basic classic cross country skiing technique before skiing over to a small hill to learn how to navigate uphill and downhill techniques.

Enjoy a beautiful snowshoe tour beneath a blanket of stars and lit by the moon. Snowshoe up to an open meadow to enjoy the full moon.

The Maligne Canyon offers some of the best ice-climbing conditions in Jasper—but this extreme sport requires lots of practise and specialist equipment. On this beginner-friendly tour, try your hand at ice-climbing under the watchful guidance of your trained instructor. With all technical gear included, climb the ice to the top of a frozen waterfall and reach corners of the Maligne Canyon inaccessible to most park visitors.

Beginners can book these cross-country ski lessons amidst the stunning scenery of the Canadian Rockies. With a small group of just four people or fewer, you'll get personalized attention from your guide as you learn a new skill. Practice how to fall down, get back up, glide, and stop on a pristine snowy trail with other beginners.

Looking for something a little more wild, step out of the groomed tracks, advance your hill technique, and enjoy this cross country ski tour to an alpine tarn in the backcountry.

The Ice Experience program is designed to allow people of all abilities to experience the exciting sport of waterfall ice climbing. Our guides are incredible instructors, skilled climbers, and fun to be around. They are certified to the highest standards in the industry by the ACMG/IFMGA, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands.