iceXperts Rates - Rates and Information

Hiring an Ice Climbing Guide  more info

This is the Private Rate. This day rate applies when one or two clients request a specific guide. Each guide has a personal day rate posted in their profile- see Guides and Rates button. This rate is based on the parameters outlined here.

Posted Ice Route Rate more info

Many of the more difficult or longer routes have a specific rate posted. This rate applies to be guided on that route, by either the guide you have selected, or one appointed by the bureau. The bureau can appoint a guide if you desired guide is not available or to take advantage of the Special Bureau Rate. These rates are based on the parameters outlined here.

Special Bureau Rate more info

Take advantage of this super special!
This discounted rate applies to all routes under the Classic Ice Routes category.  The only difference between this rate and Private rate, is that guides are appointed by the bureau rather than selected by the client. These rates are based on the parameters outlined here.

Classic Route Rate / Private Rate  / Special Bureau Rate

Single Day: Private & Special Bureau Rates top of page

Classic Route Rate is either: Private Guide Day Rate: $450 and up- You choose your guide     or
Special Bureau Rate: $425.00- We appoint a guide

We use the following parameters to determine price;

• Rate for 1 day, 1 to 2 clients.
• For Special Bureau Rate- Bureau appoints iceXpert guide
• Route within the 120 km of the guides home (i.e. Canmore, Nelson, Japser, Golden, Squamish) or from a base other than the guides home- travel and time to reach this other base location not included in price.
• Route approach length: Up to 1.5 hour approach
• Route Commitment Grade (see Ice Grades Explained): Up to grade III
• Route technical Grade (see Ice Grades Explained): up to WI 5 (some exceptions WI 6) and M6
• Route length:

• Up to several pitches of easier ice- up to 350 meters, WI 3 to WI 4 and or M3 to M5
• or  2 pitches of more difficult ice and/or 1 pitch of mixed- up to 120 meters,  WI 5 and/or M7

• Route terrain: Can be in Simple Challenging or Complex terrain
• Route duration: standard 8 hour day
• Days which run over 10 hours are subject to a $75.00 surcharge
• In some cases due to route length or difficulty there may be a surcharge or additional client.

Multi-Day: Private & Special Bureau Rates top of page

• May start from another location than the guides home base at any point during the trip. Once at the new location same qualifiers apply as above.
• Note: If the guide must travel to meet the client then the client must assume guides expenses.

Not Included- The Following is not included in the posted rates:

• 5% GST, transportation, food, accommodation and personal climbing equipment. Guide Expenses: If your guide is booked for a block of time, any travel day, rest day or approach day constitutes a paid day. These may vary in price and will be included in your quote.
• We offer several options for not included items in the booking page. As well, it would be our pleasure to help organize and facilitate any of the above Not Included items for our clients. As well we
• Rental equipment is available upon request.
• All rates mentioned above apply to private guiding and or custom/bespoke guiding of 1 or 2 clients (some routes may not be suitable for two or more clients or may have a surcharge for extra clients -$50.00 is the typical fee but may be more for more difficult objectives.

Days which run over 10 hours are subject to a $75.00 surcharge
 

Posted Route Rates top of page

The following world famous Ice and *Mixed Climbs are timeless masterpieces of nature. Sought after, they will provide everything one would expect from a true classic. We have divided these routes in the following categories:

Classic Routes
Mega Classic  Routes
Grand Classic Routes
Alpine Ice Routes
Extreme Ice Routes
New Ice Routes and Exploration

Classic Routes: top of page
There are amazing classics for every ability and fitness level. The routes under this category have shorter approaches, are 1 pitch or several easier pitches and are easily accomplished in a day. Two rates are available for this category, Private and Special Bureau Rates. All Classic Routes are found under Classic Routes and Classic Route rates in the Route Index.

Note that in the Classic Routes page we have also put Classics routes into Ice Canyons and Mixed Climbing to make searches even easier! This rate is based on the parameters outlined here- Classic Routes.

Mega Classic  Routes: top of page

Mega Classic Routes
These routes are the next tier up from Classic routes category. They may be more difficult, longer, or have a greater approach.  These highly prized routes require good to very good fitness as well as moderate to advanced ability. Go here to see Mega Classic Routes. Their rates can be seen in the Route Index. This rate is based on the following parameters:

Mega Classic Route Qualifiers

• Client may request a guide or have one appointed by the bureau
• Rate can be for 1 or 2 clients though several routes will have a 2nd client surcharge
• Requires good to very good fitness and intermediate to advanced ability
• A shorter more difficult route, which has spectacular qualities (single pillar, excellent mixed climbing leading to a hanging dagger, shorter routes that may involve a more complex approach
• A longer route that that usually has more than two pitches (>120 meters)
• A route that has low to moderate commitment grades (III-IV)
• A route that usually has moderate to difficulty grade (WI 4+ to 6 ice and M6+ to M10)
• A route that may necessitate 8-12 hours to accomplish

Not Included- The Following is not included in the posted rates:

• 5% GST, transportation, food, accommodation and personal climbing equipment. Guide Expenses: If your guide is booked for a block of time, any travel day, rest day or approach day constitutes a paid day. These may vary in price and will be included in your quote.
• We offer several options for not included items in the booking page. As well, it would be our pleasure to help organize and facilitate any of the above Not Included items for our clients. As well we
• Rental equipment is available upon request.

All rates mentioned above apply to private guiding and or custom/bespoke guiding of 1 or 2 clients (some routes may not be suitable for two or more clients or may have a surcharge for extra clients -$50.00 is the typical fee but may be more for more difficult objectives.

Extreme Ice Routes top of page

These routes are rarely if ever guided because they are very committing. The main factor is exposure to significant hazard for an extended period of time. In certain cases, hazards may improve significantly. For example if seracs recede to the point that they no longer threaten the route. As well if seracs are not the main hazard and route conditions perfect, allowing for a speedy ascent. In these cases, it may then be viable to guide the route. Only the guide can make this decision. The client would need to posses advanced ability and be in peak condition. Please read the Extreme Route disclaimer. Please inquire.

The Rockies are known for their incredible ice faces. Many of these can be climbed in all seasons and they go right to the summit!  Go here to see Alpine Ice Routes. Their rates can be seen in the Route Index. This rate is based on the following parameters:

Alpine Ice Route Qualifiers

• Client may request a specific guide or have one appointed by the bureau
• Rate can be for 1 or 2 clients though some routes may have a 2nd client surcharge
• Routes for every level of ability and fitness.
• Routes vary in length and difficulty- rates take this into consideration
• A route that may necessitate 8-12 hours to accomplish and in many cases a bivouac at an alpine hut is necessary.

Not Included- The Following is not included in the posted rates:

• 5% GST, transportation, food, accommodation and personal climbing equipment. Guide Expenses: If your guide is booked for a block of time, any travel day, rest day or approach day constitutes a paid day. These may vary in price and will be included in your quote.
• We offer several options for not included items in the booking page. As well, it would be our pleasure to help organize and facilitate any of the above Not Included items for our clients. As well we
• Rental equipment is available upon request.

All rates mentioned above apply to private guiding and or custom/bespoke guiding of 1 or 2 clients (some routes may not be suitable for two or more clients or may have a surcharge for extra clients -$50.00 is the typical fee but may be more for more difficult objectives.

New Ice Routes Exploration top of page
As terrain and conditions change, new and different possibilities present themselves. Further,  if one is willing to go further afield, scores of new routes await. Accomplishing a new route is always a major prize for any climber and represents a great achievement in their career. If you are an accomplished climber with a great sense of adventure please inquire. Good to very good fitness and moderate to advanced ability are required.

skiXperts Rates

Hiring a Ski Guide

This is the Private Rate. This day rate applies when one or two clients request a specific guide. Each guide has a personal day rate posted in their profile- see Guides and Rates button. This rate is based on the parameters outlined here- Private Rate.

Posted Ski Trip Rates

All the ski trips have an attributed rate. This rate can be found either in each Guides profiles under Guides Ski Trips, the Trips catalog or Trips Index.

Special Bureau Rate

Take advantage of this super special!
This discounted rate applies to all trips under Classic Ski Trips category.  The only difference between this rate and Private rate, is that guides are appointed by the bureau rather than selected by the client. These rates are based on the parameters outlined here– Special Bureau Rates.

Special Bureau Rates

Single Day: Private & Special Bureau Rates

Classic Ski Trips Rate is either: Private Guide Day Rate: $450 and up- You choose your guide or
Special Bureau Rate: $425.00- We appoint a guide

We use the following parameters to determine price;

• Rate for 1 day, 1 to 2 clients.
• For Special Bureau Rate- Bureau appoints skiXpert guide
• Trip within the 120 km of the guides home (i.e. Canmore, Nelson, Japser, Golden, Squamish) or from a base other than the guides home- travel and time to reach this other base location not included in price.

• Trip terrain: Can be in Simple Challenging or Complex terrain
• Trip duration: standard 8 hour day
• Days which run over 10 hours are subject to a $75.00 surcharge
• In some cases due to Trip length or difficulty there may be a surcharge for additional client.

Multi-Day: Private & Special Bureau Rates

• May start from another location than the guides home base at any point during the trip. Once at the new location same qualifiers apply as above.
• Note: If the guide must travel to meet the client then the client must assume guides expenses.

Not Included- The Following is not included in the posted rates:

• 5% GST, transportation, food, accommodation and personal climbing equipment. Guide Expenses: If your guide is booked for a block of time, any travel day, rest day or approach day constitutes a paid day. These may vary in price and will be included in your quote.
• We offer several options for not included items in the booking page. As well, it would be our pleasure to help organize and facilitate any of the above Not Included items for our clients. As well we
• Rental equipment is available upon request.
• All rates mentioned above apply to private guiding and or custom/bespoke guiding of 1 or 2 clients (some routes may not be suitable for two or more clients or may have a surcharge for extra clients -$50.00 is the typical fee but may be more for more difficult objectives.
• Days which run over 10 hours are subject to a $75.00 surcharge