A trekking expedition
geared towards older teens, including heli-hiking and multi-sport
activities.
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Duration: |
15 days *
(2 nights indoors, 12 nights camping) |
Location: |
Alberta & British Columbia, Canada |
Ages: |
15-18 years (coed) |
Groups: |
9 participants and 2 leaders |
Dates: |
July 16-30
July 31 - Aug 14 |
Begins: |
Calgary, Alberta |
Ends: |
Calgary, Alberta |
Price: |
US $3,095 |
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* Certain trips can be combined together to create an adventure
that lasts up to seven weeks. Participants who combine trips
will receive a discount and we will work with you regarding
accommodations for the days between trips.
Trip Activities
Hiking, heli-hiking, rock climbing, backpacking,
snow coach on the icefields, thermal pools, whitewater rafting.
Trip Highlights
Mount Robson Provincial Park, Kananaskis Country,
Canadian Rockies (Banff and Jasper National Parks), Miette
Hot Springs.
Trip Overview
Bring your willingness to hike and learn about the great
outdoors in the Canadian Rockies.
Heli-hiking Adventure:
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Fly by helicopter to
our base camp at Mount Robson, the highest mountain
in the Canadian Rockies. From this base camp, spend
five days hiking in a spectacular alpine setting.
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Watch a glacier calve
into the turquoise waters of Berg Lake. Descend
through the Valley of a Thousand Falls. |
Banff National Park and area:
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Two days of intensive
rock-climbing instruction will get you started in
this incredible sport. |
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Hike around the lakes and mountains
that have made Banff a world-renowned destination. |
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A day of thrilling white water rafting
on the world class Kicking Horse River. |
Jasper National Park:
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Explore the largest
icefield in the Rockies from a snowcoach on the
Athabasca Glacier. |
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Soak in the thermal
pools of Miette Hot Springs. |
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Watch for wildlife including elk,
moose, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, coyotes,
beavers and birds. |
Adventure Area Map:
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