Cloud Nine Guides is a Guide Service & MOUNTAIN SCHOOL

OF Internationally CERTIFIED (IFMGA) 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 / Splitboarding and Avalanche Skills Training (AST) education courses.

From Ascents of the Matterhorn in Switzerland and the towering Granite of the Lofoten in 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

23/24 Winter Bookings Now Open

Looking for a day of mountain adventure with your family or friends in Canmore, Lake Louise, or Banff National Park? Or are you inspired to go bigger and further, exploring the high mountains on single or multi-day mountaineering programs?

Whatever the objective, we are here to turn your inspiration into reality, with our a team of a highly experienced, internationally certified, career Mountain Guides, and a Program Manager available to you pre-trip daily.

 

winter Adventures - trips & courses

 

Cloud Nine Guides AST CONNECT+

AST CONNECT+

You've got your AST 1. Bridge the gap between the AST 2 with our AST CONNECT+ Ski and Split Backcountry Touring & Education Days.
Seats from $175.00 per day.

Canmore & Banff AST 1 Avalanche Courses

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 $230 per seat.

AST 1 - GOLDEN BC

Private Group AST 1 Avalanche Courses available this season in Golden BC for you and your crew of 4 or more. 
Starting at $320.00 / 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 $645 per student.

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 $1049.00.

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 (heli) or $925.00 (self-propelled).

Cloud Nine Guides AST CONNECT+

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 $175 per day.

SUMMER Adventures - Trips & COURSES 

Cloud Nine Guides - Beginner Mountaineering Course

The Beginner Mountaineering Course

The Beginner Mountaineering Course - Check out our 6 Day Intro to Mountaineering Course. The premiere intro to mountaineering for $2000 per student.

Cloud Nine Guides - Guided Ascents of Mount Athabasca

Mount Athabasca - Guided Ascents

Book a Guided Ascent of one of the most popular and iconic Canadian Rockies Summits this Summer! 
Climb via the AA Col or Technical North Face Routes - Available from June to October.

Climb Mount Assiniboine with Cloud Nine Guides

Mount Assiniboine

Book a Guided Ascent of one of the most popular and iconic Canadian Rockies Summits this Summer! 

Learn to Lead Rock Climbing Course

L1 - Outdoor Lead Lesson

Level 1 - Take your climbing from the Gym to the Crags. This Learn to Rock Climb Series Course is provided with our partners at the Calgary Climbing Center for $225.00 / student.

Cloud Nine Guides - Aftonroe Intro to Multipitch Course

L2 - Multi-Pitch Systems Course

Level 2 - The Sport Multi Pitch Systems Course. Get the systems and skills to safely climb the long routes for $475/student. 

Cloud Nine Guides - Trad Rock Systems - Learn to Trad Climb

L4 - Trad Rock Systems Course

Level 4 - Learn to place high integrity traditional and natural protection. Lead your first traditional protected pitch with our Guides beside you all the way up for $475/student.

Cloud Nine Guides AST CONNECT+

Bugaboo Mountain Guides

Book a Guided Ascent of one of the most popular and iconic Canadian Rockies Summits this Summer! 

Cloud Nine Guides - Crevasse Rescue Course

CREVASSE RESCUE SYSTEMS

Essential Skills Sets for Travellers in Glaciated Terrain. Learn to respond to roped and unroped crevasse falls, glacier morphology, travel techniques & basic and advanced rescue techniques.

THE C9G COLLECTIVE - Meet our mountain guides

 

Simon Meis - IFMGA Mountain Guide - Senior / Core Guide - Cloud Nine Guides
Robbie Chmelyk - Cloud Nine Guides
Alison Cardinal - Cloud Nine Guides
Todd Guyn - IFMGA Mountain Guide - Senior / Core Guide - Cloud Nine Guides


 

ORTOVOX - Proud Supporting Partner of the Outdoor Rock Climbing Series Courses
Cloud Nine Mountain Guides are IFMGA Internationally Certified
Cloud Nine Guides is a Avalanche Canada Licensed Provider of the AST Curriculum