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Rockaboo Mountain Adventures
Rockaboo Mountain Adventures
Rockaboo Mountain Adventures
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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We are a mountain guiding company based in Jasper, Canada. We specialize in high quality mountain skills training and guided climbing from the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park to the rugged frontier of beautiful McBride, BC. This diverse area is home to world class ice climbing, stellar rock climbing, inspiring alpine climbing on the biggest peaks in the Rockies, and fantastic ski touring opportunities. If you are looking to plan a unique trip to the Canadian Rockies that includes leaving the pavement and venturing into the vistas in search of genuine experience, you are in the right place. With years of local experience, impassioned, ACMG-certified Mountain Guides will take you safely to the edge of personal challenge and experience. Rock and ice climbing offered daily as well as glacier hiking. Private guiding year-round upon request.
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Extreme Sports
4 hours
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Ice Climbing
6 hours
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clw00d
3 contributions
Nov 2020
I thought that the company and guides (Max and Chris for our field day) did a great job. The 'classroom' portion was switched to online with a 2 hour videocall. This was a great alternative and allowed the class to still run under COVID restrictions. The online platform used was easy to navigate and you were able to ask questions that would get answered quickly.
The field day was a short drive and a great time. Learnt a lot of good information and we followed our trip plan to ensure the current conditions were similar to what were planned when doing research earlier. We learnt to how to dig a snow pit and evaluate the snowpack and layers. The ride down was awesome.
I would definitely recommend Rockaboo to anyone looking to increase their mountain knowledge and awareness.
The field day was a short drive and a great time. Learnt a lot of good information and we followed our trip plan to ensure the current conditions were similar to what were planned when doing research earlier. We learnt to how to dig a snow pit and evaluate the snowpack and layers. The ride down was awesome.
I would definitely recommend Rockaboo to anyone looking to increase their mountain knowledge and awareness.
Written December 4, 2020
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Hello! Thank you for leaving a review. We're pleased to hear you had a pleasant learning experience despite all of the challenges we are all facing nowadays. Play safe and enjoy the great outdoors! Radka
Written December 10, 2020
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wbeadle2020
1 contribution
Dec 2020
Taking the AST 1 course with Rockaboo was a great decision. Despite the logistical challenges caused by Covid they were exceptional in their commutation and delivery of the course material in a safe environment. The field day was even better with thorough instruction in a friendly atmosphere. I was super impressed with the helpfulness of the guides in everything from helping students with everything from putting on skins to how to properly kick turn.
Written December 8, 2020
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Hi Wade, thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. Glad to hear the AST course was informative and fun at the same time. See you on the slopes, Radka.
Written December 10, 2020
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Elen A
Toronto, Canada12 contributions
Aug 2021
We were lucky to get an excellent guide, Amelie, intelligent, educated , professional, wonderful personality. We had an objective to reach icefalls, and she made it happen in 4.5 h at the pace our group of 50-60 y.o. could maintain, while providing a lot of interesting information on the way. Weather cooperated, so it turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Strongly recommend, ask for Amelie
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Written August 16, 2021
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Hi Elen, thank you for this great review! We are glad to enjoyed your adventure and that you were able to reach your objective. We will make sure to pass along your nice words to Amelie! Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Written August 17, 2021
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manatee88
2 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
I just completed the AST1 course with Rockaboo. It was great, the guides Matt and Seb were very educated and worked well very with each other. It was very well organized, but also left lots of opportunity for us to ask questions. Questions answered and information provided was very applicable to the AST1 level, but also higher level questions were answered to our level as well. I would highly recommend if you want to do an AST course in Jasper to book with Rockaboo, they have years of experience in Jasper and providing AST training. I look forward to doing my AST2 with you in the future!
Written March 17, 2021
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Hello... Thank you for taking time to leave a review! We appreciate it very much and look forward to meeting you again, Radka.
Written March 18, 2021
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JiYa866
Edmonton, Canada11 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
My son and I have climbed five times with Rockaboo Mountain Adventures, and there will be many more to come. Rockaboo provides exceptional customer service and the chance for a safe and memorable experience - we would unreservedly recommend them to everyone looking for an incredible trip. Best thing to do in the Rockies, hands down!
Written July 18, 2021
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Thank you so much for leaving such a great review, we are happy to hear you had another awesome day of climbing! We look forward to having you back soon!
Kendra
Written July 18, 2021
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oxstephspence
Brandon, Canada1 contribution
Jul 2021
Exceeded our expectations. Our guide was Francois who was extremely knowledgeable as he is not only the author of Northern Exposure: Jasper Rock Guide but spends his time creating 100’s of routes for Jasper climbers. Don’t let anyone tell you Jasper National Park isn’t for climbers - they are wrong. We had an 8 hour day with Francois that flew by while he taught us the basics and took us up a multi pitch climb. He then took us to a canyon to climb which was absolutely epic. 100% recommend the private day with a guide if you can.
Written August 1, 2021
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Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your day out with Francois, and we'll be sure to pass along the compliments to him.
Written August 4, 2021
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Travis I
Grande Prairie, Canada2 contributions
Mar 2021
Matt was a pleasure to have lead the way. Very knowledgeable and experienced based. Would highly recommend rockaboo to anyone, second time using them and once again a great experience. If anyone’s considering an ast course don’t make any excuses and get out there and learn how to protect yourself and your group from the dangers of the backcountry!
Written March 18, 2021
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Hi Travis, thanks for writing! See you on the slopes, Radka.
Written March 18, 2021
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Brittmanatee
2 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
Just did the AST1 course with Rockaboo, and I would highly recommend doing this course with them. My guides were Matt and Seb and they were both fantastic. They worked very well together and the whole field day was very well planned and organized. They encouraged us to ask questions all the time, and also asked us questions which was great as it made us think about what was happening and what decisions should be made.
Currently with Covid the class portion is online, and then before your field day you have an online chat with your guides to plan for a day in thr backcountry. During this chat we also had the opportunity to ask lots of questions we had about the online coursework.
I would highly recommend that if you are wanting to do an AST course in Jasper to book with Rockaboo.
Currently with Covid the class portion is online, and then before your field day you have an online chat with your guides to plan for a day in thr backcountry. During this chat we also had the opportunity to ask lots of questions we had about the online coursework.
I would highly recommend that if you are wanting to do an AST course in Jasper to book with Rockaboo.
Written March 16, 2021
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Hello! Thank you for joining us for this course. Radka
Written March 18, 2021
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Julien S.
Alberta Beach, Canada5 contributions
Dec 2020
Did AST1 with Rockaboo and it was amazing! Not only I learned all the course material, but I came out of the course pumped. Max is a great teacher and knows his stuff very well. He made sure everyone was engaged and had fun - regardless of levels and experience. He is pretty funny too, aha.
They put together a last minute online portion of the course because of COVID and it was well done with lots of resources for additional learning.
I learned a lot and feel prepared for safe backcountry ski trips. Max set realistic expectations for anyone who would like to go on adventures.
I would definitely recommend Rockaboo for training and tours. Safe and fun.
They put together a last minute online portion of the course because of COVID and it was well done with lots of resources for additional learning.
I learned a lot and feel prepared for safe backcountry ski trips. Max set realistic expectations for anyone who would like to go on adventures.
I would definitely recommend Rockaboo for training and tours. Safe and fun.
Written December 12, 2020
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Hey Julien! Thank you so much for writing and choosing Rockaboo for your AST 1. We're pleased you had an enjoyable learning experience. Happy skiing! Radka
Written December 18, 2020
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Connor
Calgary, Canada14 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
My girlfriend and I had an absolute blast with Rockaboo. We did the Private Ice Climbing experience and loved it! Our guide, Maarten, was very friendly, knowledgeable, had a safety mindset, and took the time to educate us about ice climbing and the gear, how to install ice screws, and the skills needed if we wanted to pick it up as a hobby. He picked an excellent route for us as beginners and we felt safe the whole time. I would recommend this to anyone looking to try ice climbing!
Written January 1, 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for choosing Rockaboo for your ice climbing adventure, and thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are thrilled to hear that the two of you enjoyed your time on the ice and felt safe trying something new with Maarten!
Happy Climbing!
Written March 10, 2024
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Hi,
I’m interested in your half day glacier but need some advice. I’m a senior with arthritic knees so a slower hiker. I’m active, just finished 3 weeks camping/hiking in Colorado. Would I fit on the tour? Do you have space on Sep 13 or 12? Please advise. Thanks much
Joanne Gardner
Written August 18, 2021
Hi .. we would like to do a tour of the icefiled parkways from lake louis .... we are 4 adults and 2 chikdren for the 12 july. Would like to see the sotes on the way to the glaciers as well and be droppped back to lake louis. Do u have any tour that covers this . Thank you !
Written July 3, 2019
Hi Shermeen! Thank you for reaching out! Our tours depart from Jasper and return back to Jasper. If you have your own vehicle and you're interested in joining our glacier hike, you can meet us at the glacier parking lot. Please call our office at 780-820-0092 to discuss more details.
Written July 4, 2019
maxlackner
Hamburg, Germany
Hi,
I booked a ice climbing trip in December.
Do I have to bring the booking receipt?
Thank you,
Max
Written October 27, 2017
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