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Multi-Day Hike to Yoho, Glacier, and Banff National Parks
Description:
Treat yourself to a 3-day hiking getaway*! We’ll carpool from Calgary bright and early on day 1 to hike the Iceline Trail in Yoho National Park. Post-hike, we continue west to Heather Mountain Lodge, near Golden, BC. Day 2 starts with a tasty breakfast at the lodge followed by a hike to the spectacular Balu Pass in Glacier National Park, just a 10-minute drive from the lodge. Back for supper and relaxation at the lodge as we soak up the mountain views and recharge for day 3, a hike in Banff National Park. We’ll arrive back in Calgary around 6 pm on Day 3. This multi-day trip is a stand-alone event and not part of the session membership packages.
*See images from the 2021 Heather Mountain Lodge hiking getaway on our Instagram account @lorifitfrog in the “Lodge Hikes” saved story and in posts from dates July 11-13, 2021.
Date and Duration:
July 10, 2022 @ 7:15 am – July 12, 2022 @ 6:00 pm
Meet Place:
We will meet at the Petro Can Truck Stop on Hwy. 1 / 22 intersection.
Directions:
Day 1 we drive to Whiskey Jack Hostel parking lot near the end of the Yoho Valley Road, 17 km east of Field, B.C. via the Trans-Canada Highway and Yoho Valley Road. This trailhead is about a 2.5-hour drive from Calgary.
The Hikes:
There are many hike options so the exact hikes could change based on conditions, but here’s an overview:
- July 11: The Iceline Trail up and back, Yoho National Park
- 12 km round trip
- 710 metres elevation gain
- 6 hours of hiking (including lunch break)
- Difficulty: INT
- July 12: Balu Pass, Glacier National Park
- 13 km round trip
- 780 metres elevation gain
- 5 hours hiking (including lunch break)
- Difficulty: MOD/INT
- July 13: Helen Lake, Banff National Park
- 13 km round trip
- 500 metres elevation
- 5 hours hiking (including lunch break)
- Difficulty: MOD
What’s Included:
- Three Club Fit Frog hikes
- Two nights accommodation in Heather Mountain Lodges newly renovated guest rooms – double queen beds. Or upgrade to one of our king suite cabins. Upgrade to a luxury cabin for $150/ night.
- A Fit Frog gourmet hikers snack pack for the three hikes
- Two 3-course amazing dinners.
- Two a la carte fresh, tasty breakfasts.
- Two gourmet box lunches for your adventures.
- All meal gratuities.
- Fit Frog fee taxes (5% GST)
What’s not included? Accommodation and food taxes (5% GST+ 7% PST + hotel tax)
Cost and How to Pay
Cost per person: Final costs TBA in March 2022.
Approximately $1200* per person (based on double occupancy) and $1585* (single occupancy). Ask about sharing a room as there may be people who would like to do this.
Step 1: The Club Fit Frog portion per person is $470. $100 is due upon registration and the remainder is due May 1. You can pay this via Etransfer to lorib@fitfrog.ca.
Step 2: Please register for the accommodation/meal package directly with Heather Mountain Lodge.
Cancellation
Club Fit Frog portion: This amount CAN be used for another Fit Frog program if you decide not to attend the weekend and advise Fit Frog of this on or before June 18. From June 19 onward the full payment is non-refundable. The booking is fully transferable.
Heather Mountain Lodge Cancellation Policy:
- A Credit Card is required to confirm your reservation. Full payment of accommodation and incidentals is due upon check out.
- Cancellation is required 24 hours prior to check-in (3pm) online or by phone. The full room rate will be charged to your Credit Card for cancellation with less than 24-hour notice.