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

Featured Trips

Golden Ski Touring

Four days of touring based in Golden, BC. Yoho, Rogers Pass and heli-assisted touring. February, 2027.

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Hut to Hut Touring in Italy

The Örtler Traverse and our “Villages and Rifugios” trip based in the Brenta Group. March and April, 2027.

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Alpine Base Camp

Our annual helicopter accessed 6-day mountaineering camp. July, 2027.

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skiing

Contact me for ski touring in the Canadian Rockies, Rogers Pass, and Hut to Hut Skiing in the Italian Alps!

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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

Canadian Rockies and Rogers Pass day trips

Alps Hut to Hut Ski Traverses

Ski Touring Golden - 4 day ski camp

Have skis, will travel. Whether it is day trips in the Canadian Rockies, skiing hut to hut in the Italian Alps, or a 4-day ski touring trip based in Golden, BC - we are your experts for guided backcountry skiing.

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.


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