Our hiking trip will take you to an area of the Rockies designated as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations for its incredible, breathtaking panoramas, flowered alpine meadows, sub-alpine forests of larch and fir, cerulean coloured lakes, blue tinted glaciers and snowcapped mountains.
The showcase feature of our hike in the Canadian Rockies is Mount Assiniboine [3618 m], known as the Canadian Matterhorn, and is the highest peak in the southern Rockies.
Our Rockies hiking adventure includes spectacular helicopter flights into the heart of Mount Assiniboine in the Canadian Rockies. Our hiking days and campsites will be filled with commanding and breathtaking views of the Mount Assiniboine region. Each day we will hike to a different viewpoint in Mount Assiniboine park to create memories that will last a lifetime.
We have no hesitation in guaranteeing that you will see some of the most incredible scenery anywhere in the Canadian Rockies.
Tour Details:
- Origin: Calgary, Alberta;
- Difficulty: Moderate;
Tour Itinerary
A complete itinerary along with maps, clothing and equipment list, will be issued upon registration.
Day 0: Arrival in Calgary, Alberta. This denotes the day or days spent in Calgary before the listed start date of the trip.
Day 1 - We will leave Calgary for a 3 hour drive to the trailhead at Shark Mountain. Our gear and selves will be transported by helicopter into Assiniboine Park. This is a dramatic opportunity to see some of the most incredible scenery in the Rockies. We will get our gear and camp at Lake Magog, at the base of Mt. Assiniboine, seventh highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. You will quickly understand why the area has been designated as a World Heritage Site.
Days 2- 5: We will use Lake Magog as our base to explore the surrounding region. The guides will lead you to Nub Peak for one of the best views of the area. On a clear day you can see four passes, three valleys, four lakes and an endless number of peaks. We promise you a panorama today that will blow a hole in your hiking socks. We will also hike to Mt. Cautley and around Lake Magog to see where climbers stage their assent of Mt Assiniboine. We have also arranged to enjoy an afternoon tea and cakes over at Assiniboine Lodge. We will hike to scenic Wonder Pass, past a larch forest and beside Lake Gog. After gaining the summit of Wonder Pass, we will gain great views of Marvel and Gloria Lakes.
Day 6: We will helicopter back to our starting point where we will be met by our van. Our plan is to camp by Spray Lake, a magnificently beautiful body water.
Day 7: We will drive to Canmore for a short visit and a final lunch together. You will be then driven back to Calgary in time to catch an evening flight home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included: Transportation from the point of origin and return, helicopter flight, national and provincial park user fees, camping fees, cooking gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations, meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition, tarps, major first aid supplies, emergency radio or satellite phone, and professional guides.
Excluded: Transportation to point of origin, transfers, accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary, gratuities, and personal equipment.
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