Description: This is a spectacular, CHALLENGING scramble/hike & ridge walk that offers the hiker panoramic views of the Spray Lakes Valley and Banff National Park. You'll be able to see Mount Assiniboine on a clear day. YOU MUST BE COMFORTABLE with rocky terrain, exposure, using your hands to climb and balance at times, and steep […]
Description: A meandering trail leads to a waterfall, unique rock outcrops, rugged cliff bands, and an open alpine valley. A steep rocky slope leads to Buller Pass where spectacular views of Ribbon Lake and Mount Assiniboine are achieved. Meet Place: Shell at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD/INT), 12 km […]
Description: The trail to Lillian Lake, Galatea Lakes, and Guinn’s Pass follow a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea lake offers spectacular views. The views continue on the way to Guinn’s Pass where we'll settle in for lunch and views of Ribbon […]
Description: A wonderful trail zigzags through shrubs and wildflowers into a wide-open valley below Stanley Glacier. Waterfalls, glaciers, and big views are constant on this fantastic hike. Meet Place: Shell Station on Hwy 1, across from COP Directions: Stanley Glacier Trailhead, Kootenay National Park: Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) west to Castle Junction. Take Hwy 93 south […]
Description: This Parks Canada Trail is well maintained and allows for beautiful views of many gorgeous peaks and Egypt Lake. The start of the trail keeps you shaded from the summer sun as you gradually climb. The hike starts with a wide, rolling trail that narrows as you go. The lush forest and the bridge […]
Description: This is a moderate hike with options to hike higher making the hike more strenuous. No matter how far you go you'll enjoy panoramic views, with some off-trail hiking up to Pocaterra Ridge. Meet Place: Shell Station, across from COP Directions: We will drop cars at Little Highwood Pass and then carpool to Highwood Pass […]
Description: This Parks Canada Trail is well maintained and allows for beautiful views of many gorgeous peaks and Egypt Lake. The start of the trail keeps you shaded from the summer sun as you gradually climb. The hike starts with a wide, rolling trail that narrows as you go. The lush forest and the bridge […]
Description: Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows and golden larches. Meet Place: Meet at the Shell Gas station across from COP on Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) or at the trailhead (exact trailhead driving instructions will be given closer to the date) Directions: Burstall Pass […]
Description: This trail goes by secluded Jewell Falls and has beautiful views of Barrier Lake. We'll climb to the top of Yates Mountain where a fire lookout is perched, and have lunch before looping back on the Prairie View Trail. Meet Place: Shell Station across from COP Directions: We'll meet in Calgary and carpool or you […]
Description: We'll hike the neighbourhoods, river trails, and the High Line Trail trail in Canmore. We'll walk along the Bow River towards the Three Sisters mountain ranges before walking the Highline Trail. We'll stop in downtown Canmore for a late lunch. Bring food for the hike as lunch will be after 1 pm. You will […]
Description: This hike has it all, starting in the forest before traversing a beautiful grassy meadow and then gaining elevation in the alpine as you climb to the ridge. The views are spectacular throughout the hike. Due to the recent snowfall, we will hike with cleats or snowshoes, depending on the depth of the snow. […]
Description: We'll walk from Banff townsite, along the Bow River, through neighbourhoods, and along forested pathways below the steep cliffs of Tunnel Mountain. As the final section of the trail ascends, views open up across the Bow Valley to Mount Rundle. We'll loop back through town to warm up at a café *. *Café stop […]