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Adventure lover: this is the one for you! Get active and enjoy the great outdoors of Banff National Park with this via ferrata adventure. Feel on top of the world, exhilarate your senses, experience views of Banff rarely seen. Italian for “iron road”, ia ferrata is an assisted climbing experience along four breathtaking routes on the cliffs above Mt. Norquay. Climb ladders, cross suspension bridges and marvel at the grandeur of the mountain vistas that surround you.
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Explorer Route
Spend some time with your guide, get introduced to the equipment, head up a few pitches and cross the suspension bridge. This is a great choice for those who are slightly limited on time or looking for an introduction to Via Ferrata.
Duration: 2.5 hours (approx.)- Minimum 12 years old
- Minimum 88 lbs.
Ridgewalker Route
To get a greater feel for heights, exposure and the full Via Ferrata experience, become a Ridgewalker! This half-day excursion takes you high up on the Norquay cliffs, climbing the Memorial, Sunrise and Vista buttresses – and of course, traversing the suspension bridge.
- Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
- Minimum 12 years old
- Minimum 88 lbs.
Alpinist Route
Alpinists are continuously on the move. This 4-4.5 hr via ferrata tour takes in all that the popular Ridgewalker tour offers but continues out, and along the ridge to the epic Norquay “Panoramadome”, then follows the scenic narrow crest of the mountain for 600m. Expect continuous moderate to strenuous exertion on this itinerary, with brief breaks.
- Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
- Minimum 14 years old
- Minimum 88 lbs.
Skyline Route
The Skyline includes an exciting high traverse on a sheer rock wall and crosses an “airy” 55m suspension bridge. Your effort is amply rewarded at the top, with outstanding panoramic views where the Rocky Mountains stretch out in every direction. With Banff as a backdrop over 1000 metres below, enjoy the uber-scenic ridge-crest descent as it leads you back to the Cliffhouse Bistro to celebrate your mountaineering accomplishments.
- Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
- Minimum 14 years old
- Minimum 88 lbs.
Summiteer Route
The Summiteer tops out at the highest point of Norquay's via ferrata. A continuation of the Skyline route, this 6-hour adventure traverses the alpine ridge and crosses an additional three-wire suspension bridge over an impressive couloir. Be awed by the breathtaking 360-degree views of the Canadian Rockies as you enjoy a well-earned (and included) lunch on the East Summit of Mt Norquay. After your tour, unwind and share in the stoke at the Cliffhouse Bistro with a beverage and appetizers—also included in your tour.
- Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
- Minimum 14 years old
- Minimum 88 lbs.
Mountaineer Route
Mountaineers spend up to 8 hours on the via ferrata covering over 3km's of distance and nearly 500m of vertical gain, exploring the entire length of the mountain crest between the SE and NE summits. The longest tour, it includes all of Norquay's via ferrata routes into one big day! Be prepared for moderate exertion all day with picturesque rest stops and an included lunch up on the mountain. Finish your tour with a well-deserved (included) beverage and après at the Cliffhouse Bistro.
- Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
- Minimum 14 years old
- Minimum 88 lbs.
- Includes packed lunch
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“Fantastic day, exhilarating, challenging and safe. Great staff. Our guide, AJ, engaging, knowledgeable, outgoing and help our group really enjoy the day and each other. Great way to see Mt Norquay, challenge yourself, and enjoy a day in Banff.”
Lawrence C., Sept. 2019
“My husband and I did this in our first day in Banff. The weather was beautiful, the guide was knowledgeable and personable. It can be physically challenging and not for those if you're afraid of heights at all. The views are wonderful. We had a great time. There is a restaurant that you can also get a beer at afterwards. There are several different levels to do the activity.”
January P., August 2020
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Additional Details
- Appropriate clothing for weather and sturdy closed toe shoes will be required. Free rentals are available but not all sizes are guaranteed.
- Thirty minute check in prior to departure.
- Instructors will teach you everything you need to know with no experience required.
- The trip will run during most weather conditions.
- Groups sizes are 1-8 per guide.
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