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"The mountains are my church, the snow and ice my paved trail, the wind my personal poet. The stars and moon in the night sky are my very own public utilities that light up the mountainside for my alpine starts at 2 a.m. I don’t own the mountains, and never will, but I borrow from them and gain a lot in the process." - Unknown
mountaineering With NSM
mountaineering With NSM
Mountaineering: Alpine rock, ice and snow. This is climbing to the top of a high peak using skill, determination and fitness. Routes and trips vary from scrambles where a rope is rarely used to steep and technical rock and ice routes that will test even the most experienced climbers.
We specialize in climbing the high peaks and glaciers of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia mountains during the summer months. (Generally June to September are the best months for mountaineering in Canada.)
Whether it is your first time ever or you are a seasoned mountaineer seeking to tick the next great objective off your bucket list we have something for you. We take great care to customize and select the right trip for you and your group.
Some peaks can be accomplished in a day from town but due to the remote nature of most peaks in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains many peaks require multiple days to ascend. For peaks that require multiple days to ascend we will either be sleeping in a simple hut or utilizing mountaineering tents or bivi gear. For many trips mountaineer portering services are available. Please read below for the three styles of camp arrangements that we offer: Alpine Style, Light Speed (Portered), and Base camp.
The recommended approach and tactics for a route or peak will vary depending on the specifics for your objectives and goals as the mountaineer.
If you have a trip in mind or you just want to kick the tires please contact us and we will begin to plan your next great adventure!
This is a world class mountaineering paradise with routes for all abilities.
Known for its high quality granite rock climbing, this is a place you will want to return to again and again.
Trips are available between from 3-7 days in length.
Experience alpine climbing in the beautiful and legendary Lake Louise area.
Trips are available from 1.25 days to 5 days in length.
The Columbia Icefield region provides excellent access to some of the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies.
There are many excellent routes and peaks to choose from.
There are routes here for beginners and experts alike.
Mount Assiniboine towers above its neighbors at 11,876ft and is often called "The Matterhorn of the Rockies" and for good reason. The north ridge offers exceptional Rockies alpine climbing in an absolutely stunning setting!
Training courses
Training courses
Courses are a great way to focus on building the skills necessary to travel safely in the mountains, have fun, and get yourself out of a jam if you need to. Build confidence. Learn skills. Have more fun in the mountains!
Mountaineering adventures
Mountaineering adventures
A Question of Style.
We offer multi day trips and courses in three different styles to suit you. Alpine style, Light Speed and Base camp. Many trips can be a combination of styles to best suit the objectives and time frame you have available.
Alpine Style
Alpine Style
The ultimate in versatility and freedom of movement with a minimalist strategy. We carry only what we need, nothing more nothing less.
Light Speed
Light Speed
The signature North Star Mountaineering multi day fast and light experience. Gear caches are pre-placed by mountaineer porters along our route allowing your pack to stay light as you travel fast through the terrain!
Base Camp
Base Camp
An excellent option for many adventures! We establish a light weight base camp or utilize an existing hut deep in the mountains from which we can make day trips and alpine style ascents. Base camps are very simple light weight yet comfortable. Camps are either placed by you and me, by porters or by helicopter.
Invermere Classics:
Invermere Classics:
North Star Peak
Alpha Centauri Peak
Mount Nelson
Mount Gwendoline
Mount Aenus
Jumbo Mountain
The Cleaver
Mount Karnak
Mount Earl Grey
Mount Farnham
Farnham Tower
Red Line Peak
Mount Delphine
and more!
Rogers pass alpine:
Rogers pass alpine:
Mount Sir Donald
Mount Macdonald
Uto Peak
and more!
Canadian rockies 11'000rs:
Canadian rockies 11'000rs:
Mount Alberta
Mount Alexandra
Mount Andromeda
Mount Athabasca
Mount Bryce
Mount Clemenceau
Mount Cline
Mount Cromwell
Mount Columbia
Deltaform Mountain
Diadem Peak
Mount Edith Cavell
Mount Forbes
Mount Fryatt
Mount Goodsir
Mount Harrison
Mount Hector
The Helmet
Mount Huber
Hungabee Mountain
Mount Joffre
Mount King Edward
Mount Kitchener
Mount Lefroy
Lunette Peak
Lyell peaks ( 1-5)
Mount Murchison
Recondite Peak
Resplendent Mountain
Mount Robson
Mount Sir Douglas
Snow Dome
Stutfield
Mount Temple
Tsar Mountain
Tusk Peak
North Twin
South Twin
Twins Tower
West Twin
Mount Victoria North and South Summits
Mount warren
Whitehorn mountain
Mount Willingdon
Mount Wooley
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