Cloud Nine Guides is a Guide Service, Mountain School & Internationally (IFMGA) Certified Team of Mountain Guides
located in Canmore, Alberta, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We offer guiding and instruction in ice climbing, rock climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing / split boarding and (AST) avalanche education courses.
From Switzerland and ascents of the Matterhorn, the towering Granite of Lofoten Norway, to Deep Water Soloing in Spain and Deep Powder Skiing in Canada - we offer adventure trips and travel for any inspired mountain adventurer.
for the Inspired Winter adventurers
22/23 Winter Bookings Now Open
Whether you're looking for a single day of mountain adventure, in Canmore, Lake Louise, Kananaskis or Banff National Park for friends and the family, or you're inspired to go bigger, further and explore the high mountains on single or multi-day mountaineering or technical alpinism programs; we're here to turn your inspiration into reality, with our a team of a highly experienced, certified, career Mountain Guides, and a Program Manager available to you pre-trip daily.
flagship winter trips & courses
AST CONNECT+
You've got your AST 1. Bridge the gap between to the AST 2 with our AST CONNECT+ Ski and Split Backcountry Touring & Education Days.
Seats from $139.00 CDN per day.
AST 1 - CANMORE, BANFF & LAKE LOUISE
Ready for your AST 1 Course this season? Seats available November to February every weekend, or book a private course with your crew!
Starting at $190.00 CDN per seat.
AST 1 - LETHBRIDGE & SOUTH ROCKIES
An AST 1 Course in your Southern Albertan home ranges? You're covered.
Book this season starting at $349.00/seat
AST 1 - GOLDEN BC
Private Group AST 1 Courses available this season for you and your crew of 4 or more.
Book at $295.00 / student.
AST 2 - BANFF & LAKE LOUISE
Ready to explore the challenging and complex tours along the Icefields Parkway South and Lake Louise Group? Have a C9G AST 1 Certificate - Courses start at $545.00 CDN.
AST 2 - LETHBRIDGE & SOUTH ROCKIES
An AST 2 Course for our friends in Southern Alberta? You bet. Save the drive, beat the crowds and explore and learn in your home ranges this season. Rates from $795.00 CDN.
AST 2 - GOLDEN & ROGERS PASS
The Holy Grail of AST 2 Courses. Add two parts Selkirks, a dash of the Purcells... and a helicopter to taste. Game on. Seats from $1175.00 CDN (heli) or $925.00 (self propelled).
AST CONNECT+
You've got your AST 1. Bridge the gap between to the AST 2 with our AST CONNECT+ Ski and Split Backcountry Touring & Education Days.
Seats from $139.00 CDN per day.
THE C9G COLLECTIVE - Meet our mountain guides
