BACKPACKING TRIPS
BANFF HIGHLINE
CHALLENGING
No prior hiking experience is needed for this hike however, due to the length of this trip, guests must be in very good shape. There are a few long days early in the trip and guests will be carrying backpacks with camping and personal gear for most of the program. The trails are generally excellent but there is a lot of uphill hiking involved.
Pack Weight: If you have light gear and clothing and don’t bring anything unnecessary you can keep it below 16kg (35lbs). On this trip we have food drops at two different locations en-route to keep loads light.
JASPER HIGHLANDS
CHALLENGING
This trip is a little more challenging than the Rockwall Highline. No prior hiking experience is needed for this hike but guests must be in good shape as they will be carrying backpacks with group gear and personal clothing each day. The trails are mostly good but there are sections that have been damaged by horse traffic and some marshy (wet) sections.
Pack Weight: You will have to carry more on this trip as you will be out for longer and there are no caches or food drops. Expect 20kg (44lbs) on the first day with pack weights falling each following day.
MOUNT ASSINIBOINE BACKPACK
MODERATE
No prior hiking experience is needed but guests should be healthy and in good shape as they will be carrying backpacks on the final three days of the trip. This is a good program for first time backpackers who are looking for a wilderness experience. The trails are well maintained, but day 5 has a steep uphill hike.
Pack Weight: If you have light gear and clothing and don’t bring anything unnecessary you can get it down to 14kg (32lbs). On the first day you will have to carry a bit more than this as you have to hike 2km from the helipad to the campground. You won’t carry a full pack again until 2 days later when you start the trip to Sunshine Meadows.
MOUNT ROBSON HIKE
EASY TO MODERATE
No prior hiking experience is needed but guests should be healthy and fit to get the most out of daily hikes and to handle a backpack on the 5th & 6th days. This is a good trip for people who have never backpacked before as the portion of the trip with heavier loads is generally downhill and on well established trails.
Pack Weight: If you have light gear and clothing and don’t bring anything unnecessary you can get it down to 12kg (28lbs). On the first day you may have to carry a bit more than this as you have to hike 2km from the helipad to the campground.
ROCKWALL HIGHLINE
MODERATE TO CHALLENGING
No prior hiking experience is needed for this hike but guests should be in good shape as they will be carrying backpacks for 5 out of the 6 days. The trails are generally excellent but there is a fair bit of uphill hiking involved.
Pack Weight: If you have light gear and clothing and don’t bring anything unnecessary you can keep it below 16kg (35lbs). On this trip we have a food drop at the half-way point to keep loads light.
SKOKI CIRCUIT
EASY
No prior hiking experience is needed but guests should be healthy and fit to get the most out of trip. This is a good trip for people who have never backpacked before as distances are not too long and elevation gains are reasonable.
Pack Weight: By keeping personal gear light, pack weights need not exceed 16kg (35lbs) on the 1st day, thereafter weights drop day by day. There are no food drops.
HIKING & WALKING TOURS
CANADIAN ROCKIES WALKING TOUR
EASY TO MODERATE
This tour involves hiking for up to 5 hours per day, distances up to 12km, elevation gains of up to 600m. Guests will be carrying a day pack containing spare clothing, camera, lunch and something to drink each day.
ASSINIBOINE ADVENTURE HIKING TOUR
EASY TO MODERATE
This a relaxed walking program and the daily itinerary will be chosen based on the group’s energy and aspirations. There is NO technical mountaineering involved in the ridge walking or easy summits we will attempt. Being in good shape for hill walking will significantly enhance enjoyment. Guests will be carrying a day pack containing spare clothing, camera, lunch and something to drink each day.
ESPLANADE TRACK – Hut to Hut
EASY TO MODERATE
This tour involves hiking for up to 5 hours per day, distances up to 8km, elevation gains of up to 500m. Guests will be carrying a daypack containing personal spare clothing, a lunch and something to drink each day. This program is designed for fit walkers.
WAPTA ICEFIELD HIKE
MODERATE
This program is suitable for those with prior hiking experience. Being in good shape already will add to your enjoyment of the trip. While we will be on glacier terrain often associated with mountaineering, you don’t need any mountaineering experience. You will be using basic equipment which your guide will show you how to use. Your guide will also show you how to walk on the glacier and will explain and interpret the terrain to you. You need to have some confidence in your hiking skills as the hardest hiking is actually below the glaciers where we will travel on trails that are often rough and rocky. However there is no technical climbing of steep ice or rock slopes involved.
Pack Weight: By keeping personal gear light, pack weights need not exceed 14kg (30lbs).
Please do not hesitate to contact our office to discuss any trip difficulty.
