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During this tour you will spend two nights in Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise. It is ideal for first time visitors wanting to see as much as possible. Sample hikes include: Mt. Yamnuska, 25 km east of Canmore in the Yamnuska Natural Park, 12 km of walking , 800m elevation gain. Yamnuska overlooks the lower Bow Valley and the montane forests of the Rockies' foothills with the prairie line in the far distance. Best in early summer when the montane flowers bloom with paintbrush, fireweed, fleabane, tiger lilies and orchids or in September when the aspens are turning yellow and alpine shrubs red. The Iceline, in Yoho National Park 100 km west of Canmore, is a 19 km, 685 m hiking tour de force. Hike adjacent to glaciers and high above the valley, magnificent view of Takkakaw Falls. Sunshine Meadows, 30km west of Canmore in Banff National Park, access by shuttle bus to extensive walking trails on alpine meadows. Wildflower heaven. Larch Valley and Sentinel Pass, 80km west of Canmore in Banff National Park above Moraine Lake, 12 km walking, 720 m elevation gain. Famous for alpine meadows, Fall colors and alpine scenery both. Healy Meadows, in Banff National Park 15 km west of Banff. 18 km walking, 655 m elevation gain. Hike through mature forest to reach extensive alpine meadows with great views. Wilcox Pass, at the Columbia Icefields 160 km n.w. of Banff, 14 km of walking, 335 m elevation gain. A wonderful walk in alpine meadows with Mt. Athabasca and Columbia Icefields as a backdrop. Yoho Lake, in Yoho National Park 100 km west of Canmore, 8 km of waling, 310 m elevation gain. A beautiful lake nestled in the forest just below Yoho Pass. Great views of Takkakaw Falls and Yoho Valley.
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| Season: June to September |
| Requirements: Hiking boots, daypack. |
| 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 |
| Restrictions: This is a moderate difficulty tour. It involves hiking for up to 6 hours per day, distances up to 18km, elevation gains of up to 720m (c. 2300 ft.) Participants will be carrying a day pack containing spare clothing, your camera, lunch and something to drink each day. Hikes will be chosen to best suit the group. Larger groups may split to walk different trails. This program is designed for fit walkers. Any training you can do before you arrive will enhance your experience. No previous mountain hiking experience required.
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| Maximum Number of People: 10 |
| Equipment Provided: Local transfers from Canmore, airport shuttle from Calgary, National Park entry fees. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end in Canmore, Alberta. Transportation arrangements available. |
| Accommodations: You will be staying 6 nights in comfortable hotels in Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise. Rooms will be shared on a double occupancy basis (no single supplement applies unless you wish to guarantee a single for yourself). |
| Meal Information: All breakfasts are included as are packed lunches and and trail snacks. Your guides will take you out to dinner on the first and last nights otherwise dinners are not included. There are many easily accessible restaurants near your hotels, covering a wide range of cuisines and prices. |
| Guide Information: Your guides are licensed by Parks Canada and Alberta Provincial parks to conduct hiking tours in both National and Provincial Mountain Parks of the Canadian Rockies.Your guides are experienced professional hiking guides with certification from the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and from the Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association. They are chosen for their enthusiasm and interest in sharing their knowledge of these mountains.
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| Weather Information: Summer temperatures average 15 to 25 degrees celsius. |
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7 days
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$2495.00* per person
Double occupancy. June 1 - 6, Jun 15 - 20, June 29 - July 4, July 13 - 18, July 27 - August 1, August 10 - 15, September 14 - 19, 2008 |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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