Alpine Air Adventures

How to Plan a Winter Visit to Banff National Park

"As a total newbie to ice climbing, I appreciated how this guiding team led our group on a full-day outing to climb a frozen cascade at The Junkyards, and hearing guide Braeden Ennis explain how Banff National Park’s ice—thanks to access, season length, and sheer quantity and quality—is "pretty hard to beat" made the day feel even more special." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines