Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

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Join us for a unique exploration of the Athabasca Glacier on this 4 hour hike across rock, snow and ice. Meet your guide at our Rockaboo Trailer in the Icefields RV Lot, get geared up, and head out on a fully organic, by foot mission to discover some of the hidden wonders of this powerful place. Surrounded by some of the tallest peaks of the range, your guide will walk you through the history of these headwaters, while ensuring your safety and comfort. If conditions allow, we look for an opportunity for people to increase their connection with this landscape by taking scientific samples or using ropes to explore some of these features more intimately in a safe and controlled manner. Group size is small to ensure exploration of the area is environmentally conscious.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Use of hiking poles, crampons, footwear

Glacier walk

ACMG certified guides

Lunch

Gratuities

Transport to the Athabasca Glacier

Bottled water

What To Expect

Athabasca Glacier

Enjoy stunning views of the Athabasca Glacier and surrounding peaks on our trek!

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes

Reviews

4.83

170 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

156

A unique Athabasca Glacier Adventure
Camper475878,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend Max and Rockaboo Mountain Adventures. I chose them for their interest in, and my passion for, glaciology and science. I booked a private hike on and repel into the Athabasca Glacier on Aug 23rd. It was a non touristy surprise for my son’s 17th birthday. Communication with his team was seamless. Max was adventurous, caring and knowledgeable. Our experience was so unique and exceeded our expectations. This adventure was an addition to our once in a lifetime Canadian Rockies experience. Thank you Max!
10/10 do this tour!!
Poulter5,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Once in a lifetime experience for the average traveler/hiker. 10/10 recommend. Do not waste time on walking up to the edge of the glacier yourself or taking the bus up. Take this tour!!!! Eric our guide was great!! The hike was full of good information and the walk on the glacier far exceeded anything we could have accomplished by ourselves or with the bus.
Amazing experience hiking the glacier with Eric
CindyD307,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Eric was so informative and patient. One of the most incredible experiences we've had. We learned so much and feel lucky to have dinner this
Great experience!
richard l,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Simon was very professional and fun, a wealth of knowledge. Lots of helpful hints when to layer up, where to walk. I specifically booked with this company because they will lower you into a crevice and they did not disappoint! What a great experience all the way around.
Once in a lifetime experience
Evan H,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience to get up close with one of mother nature’s most incredible feats. So awesome to be able to be lowered into a mill well to see the inner workings of a melting glacier.
Super activity but no possibility to go under the ice
Lise P,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was a super cool trip and the guide had a lot of knowledge that he shared with the group in a fun way. Would have liked to give 5 stars based on the experience but it became 4 because of the false advertisement. The guide does not look for places to descend below the ice surface. They have good reasons for that but it is a pity that they are not honest about it in the coverage. Despite that, we can definitely recommend the tour!
Once in a lifetime experience
JL T,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Once in a lifetime experience! Able to rappel into a crevasse on Athabasca Glacier is not something you get to do every day. Our guide Sarah was amazing, being able to cater to different age groups, fitness levels and yet everyone was able to enjoy themselves!
Glacier experience
anne c,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an amazing experience. Sara was a fantastic guide. We were able to repel down into a crevasse and loved every minute. Enjoyed the 1+ mile hike to get out to the glacier. Learned a lot about the glaciers
Rappelling in the glacier...
George G,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Rappelling in the glacier was so cool and hiking to it was also fun. On the way to glacier, we learned about the history of it and the science of glaciers impact on its surrounding. This was way better than the bus option and glad I went with this. Shep was so cool and knowledgeable as well.
Amazing Guide and Experience
Al V,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Max was an amazing, knowledgeable and fun guide. Walking up the glacier, stopping for an optional rappel down into the glacier, and generally being away from the hordes of crowds made this a highlight of our time in the area. As a side note: Such a better option than those monstrous trucks that belch diesel and disgorge people for 10 minutes of selfie snapping. Pick this tour if you love nature and a deeper experience.