Cloud Nine Guides: Mountain Adventures in Canmore, Banff & Beyond

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

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.

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 - 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 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).

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.