Backpacking Hikes
Come discover why the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks were nominated for World Heritage Status for their striking mountain landscape. Hiking through alpine meadows, past lakes and waterfalls with a backdrop of rugged mountain peaks and glaciers will be nothing short of spectacular.
THE ICONIC CANADIAN MOUNTAIN HIKING ADVENTURE
SKOKI
This is a world-class circuit in one of the most beautiful locations in the Canadian Rockies. The Slate Mountain Range is nothing short of spectacular, contrasted against the many lakes in the area. Much of the hike takes place in open meadows filled with wildflowers. We’ll be on the lookout for wildlife that call this place home in the summer.
2024 DATES: TBD
PRICE: $1250 CDN based on group size of 4 or more
TRIP RATING: Easy / Average 4 hour hiking days
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Meet and Greet, Gear Check
Day 2: Drive to trail head. Hike 7 km (4.3 mi) with an elevation gain of 500 m (1640 ft) to Hidden Lake. Overnight Hidden Lake Camp. L, D and Camping
Day 3: Hike 6 km ( 3.7 mi) with an elevation gain of 150 m (490 ft) over Boulder Pass to Baker Lake camp. B, L, D and Camping
Day 4: Hike 8.1 km (5 mi) with 100 m (328 ft) elevation gain to Merlin Meadows camp via Cotton Grass Pass. Overnight Merlin Meadows Camp. B, L, D and Camping
Day 5: Hike 15 km (9.3 mi) with an elevation gain of 300 m (980 ft) over Deception Pass to trailhead. Head home. B, L
WHAT TO BRING: Click here for details of what to bring
THE ICONIC CANADIAN MOUNTAIN HIKING ADVENTURE
LITTLE YOHO
The word Yoho is a Cree expression of amazement or awe which aptly describes the beauty of the spectacular landscape of the impressive peaks, icefields and waterfalls found here on this two day hike. This is a perfect introduction to to backpacking.
2024 DATES: TBD
PRICE: $695 per person based on group size of 4 or more
TRIP RATING: Easy
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Meet and Greet, gear check
Day 2: Drive to trail head. Hike to Twin Falls Camp. Overnight Twin Falls camp. L, D and Camping
Day 3: Hike the Iceline to our cars. Head Home. B, L
WHAT TO BRING: Click here for details of what to bring
THE ICONIC CANADIAN MOUNTAIN HIKING ADVENTURE
ROCKWALL
Possibly one of Kootenay National Park’s best hikes, this trek runs alongside the sheer limestone walls of the Vermillion Range. This impressive walk hosts a remarkable combination of high passes, larch forests, wildflower meadows, towering waterfalls and glaciers.
2024 DATES: TBA
PRICE: TBA
TRIP RATING: Intermediate
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Meet and Greet; Gear check
Day 2: Drive to trail head. Hike to Helmet Falls. L, D and Camping
Day 3: Hike to Goodsir Pass area. Overnight Helmet Falls. B, L, D and Camping
Day 4: Hike to Tumbling Creek camp. B, L, D and Camping
Day 5: Hike over Tumbliing Pass to Numa Creek camp. B, L, D and Camping
Day 6: Hike over Numa Pass to Floe Lake camp. B, L, D and Camping
Day 7: Hike out to trail head, drive home. B, L
WHAT TO BRING: Click here for what to bring
THE ICONIC CANADIAN MOUNTAIN HIKING ADVENTURE
MT. ROBSON
Join us hiking under the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies. We make this spectacular hike easy by flying in and setting up a base camp for the first three nights. Day hikes to the Reef Icefield and Mumms/Hargrave ledges are planned before packing up to carry our backpacks downhill to our next camp for our last overnight before exiting through the furthest east rainforest.
DATES: TBA- Summer, 2023
PRICE: TBA
TRIP RATING: Easy/Intermediate
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Meet and Greet; Gear check
Day 2: Drive to Valmount, BC. L,D, Camp.
Day 3: Fly into Robson Pass area. Base camp Robson Pass area. Afternoon hike. B, L, D and Camping
Day 4: Day hike out of our base camp. B, L, D and Camping.
Day 5: . Day hike out of our base camp. B, L, D and Camping
Day 6: Pack up and hike to White Falls Camp. B, L, D and Camping
Day 7: Pack up and hike out to trail head, drive home. B, L
WHAT TO BRING: Click here for details of what to bring
