Waterfall Ice Adventure

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Climb a Frozen Waterfall in the Yukon Backcountry

Time: 7-8 hrs

When: Tours weekly on Fridays, or call us to book your group

Price: $369/person

What: Try the ultimate northern experience! Head into the backcountry with an experienced guide and learn to use ice climbing tools to ascend a natural waterfall.

The waterfall tour is an excellent way to learn backcountry ice climbing, as the top of each section is similar to a ledge, giving you a chance to rest, stay hydrated, and of course take photos of yourself and your friends crushing it amidst a pristine winter landscape.

Perfect for adventurous couples or a group of friends.

Where: The waterfall ice climb is in the backcountry outside of Whitehorse. We start the day by meeting at the Mt Sima Ski Hill rental shop where you will select your gear for the day.

Once we are packed and ready, the drive to the trailhead is approximately one hour.

From the trailhead we have a 40 minute hike on a snowy trail. Be prepared to carry a heavy pack containing ice axes, crampons, and your food and water for the day.

Once we reach our destination, we rope up and ascend a series of steps to reach the top of the waterfall! Your guide will assist you in tying into the rope and learning some basic ice climbing techniques.

You set the pace, and throughout the day there are plenty of opportunities for snacks, hot drinks, and photos. When we are satisfied with our waterfall adventure experience, we walk down the trail beside the waterfall (no need to rappel) and reminisce on our day as we return to the vehicle.

The climbing portion takes 3-4 hours. With gearing up, driving, and periodic rests, this is a full day tour.

Who: No climbing experience is necessary, but it will help to have a moderate fitness level and be comfortable hiking on a snowy trail.

Included:

Hotel pick up and drop off.
All gear including boots, crampons, ice axes, and experienced guide.
Lunch, snacks, bottled water.
Dress warm and bring your inner explorer.

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					  Unique and Fantastic Experience  - We had the pleasure to take part in the Equinox ice wall climb and zip line excursion and it was one of our best experiences while visiting Whitehorse. They wall... read more is right next to the Takhini Hot Springs. Our guide that day was Chris who is the owner and he was amazing. Very helpful and extremely friendly. We felt safe in everything we did.

The ice wall climb can be challenging but Chris sets you up for success. In between climbs he had warm tea for us to enjoy as we relaxed. He was very informative about not only ice wall climbing but with any other questions we had about the area.  After we were done we went down the zip line across the frozen lake. The view over the lake is pretty amazing and when you zip line down it you get a great rush. 

Again this was a great part of our trip and we felt like we did something that we would be able to do few other places.

Highly Recommended!				
soitgoes14
February 4, 2014 

					  An incredible adventure!  - If you're a climber and have always wanted to try climbing a frozen waterfall, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! 

Chris, owner/guide, picked me up in downtown Whitehorse early in... read more the morning with shoes to fit for the full-day of climbing. We then headed down to Carcross to pick up a guide from my previous trip (Boreal Kennels -- check them out as well!!) and off to our first adventuring spot. This was our "warm up spot" but still a challenge. 

We took a break for lunch in Carcross and made our way out to White Mountain for another awesome climb up a waterfall that was between 30-50 feet. 

A few things to note: 

1. Chris runs several camps for kids and you can tell that he is GREAT with kids. 

2. You are safe. You are 100000000% safe in his hands. There have been many times I climbed with a terrible belayer and was terrified for my life. With Chris, not a chance. I slipped countless times and I didn't drop more than an inch (maybe I did but it never, ever felt like it). 

3. He will help you, encourage you, and challenge you. And it's exciting. 

Do this trip. I mean it. You won't regret it -- even if it's -30 degrees, it's worth it.				
mikepyi
December 8, 2016 

					  Happy Repeat Customer  - I first climbed with Equinox three years ago when I signed up for a private Intro to Ice Climbing class at the ice tower as something fun to do on... read more a Yukon holiday.  I've returned each winter since, bringing friends to climb the ice towers and hiring Chris as a private guide for back country ice climbing.  They offer great instruction for kids and adults and there are several beautiful local ice climbing areas for day trips.  They have rental equipment available.				
Christina D
January 26, 2016

Waterfall Ice Adventure

Climb a Frozen Waterfall in the Yukon Backcountry

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