ice climbing guiding outfits in Canmore area?

[chaka]

I guess this goes in Tech Talk (Beeyatch)

any suggestions for guiding companies to check out for a day of personalized instruction/ice climbing in the Canmore area? Web research reveals On Top and Yamnuska as a couple promising guiding outfits. Anyone have any experience with these or others to share? My wife and I have good foundation of basic mountaineering skillz, I have tried a little ice, but want some focused, personalized time with a reputable guide. Thanks!

[yesIsaidyes]

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I thought you meant one of these...got so excited...

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[Merlyn]

You can try Yamnuska:

http://www.yamnuska.com/

They are probably the most established outfit in the Canmore area. Barry Blanchard guides for them on occasion.

There's also http://www.polarisguiding.com but I don't know much about them.

There's also a bunch of freelance guides in the area. The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides site has a list, I think:

http://www.acmg.ca/

Here's where you can search for an ACMG guide:

http://www.acmgguides.com/

That should get you started. Let me know if you need more info.

[chaka]

nice unisuit!

thanks for the info, Merlyn.

[L7]

You could try mountainguide.com for a listing. Also check with the Alpine Club of Canada as they maintain a listing of qualified guides too.