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A twenty eight kilometers and a twelve minute helicopter flight leaves you a world away in a land of lush meadows, turquoise lakes, snow covered glaciers and rocky peaks. You fly from Spray Lakes in Kananaskis Country (50km south of Canmore), to British Columbia's Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, landing right beside an historic lodge. This relaxed hiking program is for those interested in experiencing four days of walking in this beautiful sub-alpine region. There are not many areas where it is possible to do this and yet avoid carrying the heavier backpack usually required to visit such a place.
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| Season: July to September |
| Requirements: Hiking boots, duffel bag, daypack, sleeping bag, flashlight, water bottle, plate, mug, knife, fork spoon. |
| Suggested Items: Camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, first aid kit, lip balm. |
| Suggested Clothing: Rain gear, fleece or wool underclothes, hat, hiking boots, running shoes, shorts, wool socks, warm pants. A full clothing list will be supplied upon booking. We suggest layers of light, easily carried clothing that allow for fast and easy adjustment to best suit fast changing temperature conditions. We discourage cotton clothing as it causes rapid heat loss when wet. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Maximum Number of People: 8 |
| Equipment Provided: Helicopter shuttle to and from Mt. Assiniboine and local transfers from Canmore. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end in Canmore, Alberta. Transportation arrangements available. |
| Accommodations: At Assiniboine we will be staying at the Lake Magog campground. |
| Meal Information: Your guides supply all meals and trail snacks from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 4. Groups generally go out for dinner in Canmore with the guide on the final evening (own cost). Trail cuisine is constructed from lightweight ingredients including their custom-made dehydrated dinners to which they can add a variety of fresh items they do have to keep baggage weights down for the flight in). Please specify any special dietary requirements you have on booking so we can incorporate them into our menus. In case of more complicated diets a surcharge may apply. |
| Guide Information: Your guide will be a fully-trained professional, licensed by Parks Canada.
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| Weather Information: Summer temperatures average 15 to 25 degrees celsius. |
| Comments: This a relaxed walking program and the daily itinerary will be chosen based on the groups energy and aspirations. There is NO technical mountaineering involved in the ridge walking or easy summit. We classify it as easy to moderate. Being in good shape for hill walking will significantly enhance enjoyment. Try to get out and do some walking and general fitness training before you come. You will be carrying a day pack containing spare clothing, your camera, lunch and something to drink each day. |
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4 days
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$1345.00* per person
July 6 - 9, August 1 - 4, August 24 - 27, September 7 - 10, 2008 |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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