Via Ferrata Ridgewalker – 4 Hours

This guided high-alpine climbing experience includes an equipment orientation, harnesses, helmets, Via Ferrata leashes and hiking boots (if necessary). The Norquay Via Ferrata is located on the cliffs above the Mt Norquay Ski Resort at the top of North American Chair, and so the tour also includes the 15 minute open-air chairlift to access the Via Ferrata.

The meeting point is at Banff Mount Norquay at the end of Mt Norquay Road in Banff, located approximately five minutes from downtown Banff. Full driving instructions will be provided in your booking confirmation.

Guests can also catch the free bus that runs from Banff with pick ups at major hotels as below (subject to change):

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour.

Via Ferrata is a trail or route‐making method used in the mountains to make passage easier and more secure. It’s done by a installing steel steps, handles, ladder rungs, and a steel cable in places where the trail steepens. Travellers are secured to the rock by wearing a harness that is always attached to the steel cable.

No experience is required, but guests should be aware that the routes are exposed.

Dress for the outdoors with a long sleeve shirt, jacket and a closed toe, outdoor athletic shoe that is suitable for all terrain. We’ll be on a mountain, so be sure to put some sunscreen, water and a snack in your backpack. Some items will be available to rent, and full details will be provided in your booking confirmation.

Yes, you can fall. Your fall will be arrested by your leashes, which are attached to the steel cable. The whole point of the Via Ferrata is to reduce the probability of falling, and minimize the consequences should a fall occur.

There is a 48 hour cancellation policy, which allows you to change/cancel or refund your booking up to 48 hours outside your booked tour (up to 7 days for group bookings).

Tips are not expected, but are certainly appreciated. If you think your guide did a wonderful job and would like to indicate that with a tip, it will be graciously accepted.