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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					  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 

					  Great time for Families! - Just spent and excellent afternoon with Equinox climbing the towers at Mt. Sima, Whitehorse. We were three kids ages 10, 12, and 15. Adults had a hoot watching, this time.... read more Kids were all busy doing something for the whole two hours. A great introduction to ice climbing and ziplining!				
nusutlin
February 20, 2017 

					  Great experience in Yukon!  - We spent 3 hours ice climbing. First time for all of us. Equinox team is very professional and friendly. We spent a very good time climbing with them and learning... read more about their passion. I would go back again for sure!				
DELANDRE S
November 29, 2016

Waterfall Ice Adventure

Climb a Frozen Waterfall in the Yukon Backcountry

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