Activities
Hiking
DAY Hike – Series or Drop-In
You want to get on the trail on regular basis, get some fresh air, make new friends and have fun.. we’ve got you covered! Or you are in the area visiting and want to join our group? by all means!
Front Ranges early season then Provincial or National Mountain Parks, Alberta
Hiking
Mondays May 17, June 3, 10, 17, 2024
Difficulty: moderate
HALF DAY Hike – Series or Drop-In
You aren’t an early riser yet want to get some exercise and learn from the area and your environment from a professional? Book one of our guides for half a day, you’ll get exactly that!
Front Ranges early season then Provincial or National Mountain Parks, Alberta
Hiking
Spring to Fall
Difficulty: easy, moderate or difficult
EVENING Hike – Series or Drop-In
You work long hours sitting behind a screen, need to get some fresh air and movement as well as connection with like-minded people? Join our group and let’s hit the trails together!
Front Ranges early season then Provincial or City Parks in Alberta
Hiking
Wednesdays April 17, May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, 2024
Difficulty: easy, moderate or difficult
BANFF & YOHO National Parks – Day or Multi-day Hikes, Treks, Runs
Whether you are visiting Banff for a day or a week, get in touch as we’d love to help you discover this beautiful area so you feel more than a passerby.
Banff National Park, AB
Hiking, backpacking, trekking
Your dates are ours, 4 guests Min.
Difficulty: easy to moderate
WATERTON National Park Day Hikes
If you are based in Waterton for a few days and need a certified experienced guide with interpretation and trail stories skills who’s priority is our guests safety, we are here for you!
Waterton National Park, AB
Hiking
Your dates are ours, 4 guests Min.
Difficulty: easy to moderate
KOOTENAY National Park – Day or Multi-day Hikes, Treks, Runs
This offer is perfect for individuals or groups wanting to discover unknown trails while staying in this area. Contact us, we’d love to show you some gems!
Kootenay National Park
Hiking, backpacking, trekking
Your dates are ours, 4 guests Min.
Difficulty: easy to moderate
Backpacking / Trekking
Dogtooth Trek – 5 days
Calling all who are keen to explore the wilderness for a few days and prefer doing it with a group and a certified experienced guide! Booking is through the Alpine Club of Canada. Price C$1450/pers.
Purcells, BC
Backpacking, Trekking
August 8-12, 2024
Intermediate, for experienced hikers
Great Divide Trail Trek – 8 days
Fancy leaving civilization for a while to be self-sufficient knowing one is safe with a certified experienced guide? This 8 day Trek is geared to fit trekkers as we will cover signigicant distance and elevation gain daily. Price C$1500/pers.
Along the Canadian Great Divide
Backpacking, Trekking
August 18-25, 2024
Intermediate, for fit trekkers
Great Divide Trail Trek – 5 days
This trip is for those who want to try an intermediate segment of the GDT with a certified experienced guide who will cook and care for your safety! Price C$ 1300/pers.
Along the Canadian Great Divide
Backpacking, Trekking
September 2024
Intermediate, for experienced hikers
Combined Activities with Hiking
Creative Mornings – Soap or Pottery Making – and Afternoon Hike
If you’d like to learn how to make Soap, Wild Basket Making or Pottery, this offer is for you! We are partnering with Bowness Soap Works for the mornings and will take you out on a hike in the afternoon!
Provincial Park, AB
Soap, Wild Basket or Pottery & Hiking
Wednesdays or custom
Difficulty: easy to moderate
Nordegg Intro to Rock Climbing or Via Ferrata and Day Hikes
This trip is for you if have an adventurous spirit and a thirst for learning something new! Partnering with Girth Hitch Guiding, we promise you a few days of fun in a safe and supportive environment!
Nordegg, AB
Rock climbing, Via Ferrata, Hiking
Summer 2024, custom dates available
Difficulty: moderate
Another cool partnership
Description coming soon!
Waterton National Park, Alberta
Hiking
Custom dates available
Difficulty: moderate
SNOWSHOEING or WINTER HIKING (with cleats)
Snowshoeing – Half Day
Canadian Rockies, Alberta
Snowshoeing, Winter Hiking
November to March
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Snowshoeing or Winter Hiking Day
Winter shouldn’t keep you inside, there is plenty of areas waiting for you in our beautiful backyard! We can provide you with snowshoes or cleats.
Canadian Rockies, Alberta
Snowshoeing, Winter Hiking
November to March
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Multi-day Mountain Stay
Yes, it is possible to immerse yourself in winter wonderland for a few days, going snowshoeing or hiking daily and staying in a comfortable warm place every night.
Canadian Rockies, Alberta
Snowshoeing, Winter Hiking
November to March
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Levels of Difficulty
Easy
We attribute the level EASY to a hike taking place on a well-maintained trail with some rocks or roots to pay attention to. This hike will have some elevation gain & loss and you will be carrying a light day pack.
The EASY level is perfect for beginners, for someone wanting to refresh their hiking skills or to get fit without choosing a harder level.
- Distance: 5-10 km
- Elevation Gain/loss: 100 – 300 m
- Terrain: flat to hilly
- Duration: 4 hr or less
- Experience required: None
- Fitness Level Required: Level 1
Moderate
We attribute the level MODERATE to a hike taking place on a maintained or unmaintained trail with rocks – loose at times – roots and/or muddy parts and short steep or narrow sections to pay attention to.
This hike will have enough elevation gain and loss for you to get a good sweat but also some great views. You will be carrying a moderately light day pack with 1-1.5L of water so about 6-9 kg / 12-20 lbs.
The MODERATE level is perfect for anyone with some hikes under their belts with a Fitness Level 2, wanting to challenge themselves a little and eventually progress to the Difficult Level.
- Distance: 10-15 km
- Elevation Gain/loss: 200 – 800 m
- Terrain: hilly with short steep and/or narrow sections
- Duration: 4-7 hr
- Experience required: preferably some
- Fitness Level Required: Level 2
Difficult
We attribute the level DIFFICULT to a longer day hike, to an alpine hike in a remote area or a backpacking trip with overnight camping. This type of hike will take place on a maintained or unmaintained trail with rocks – loose at times – roots and/or muddy parts and short steep or narrow sections.
You will be carrying a heavier backpack with 1.5L+ of water plus overnight camping gear and food on a backpacking trip so about 10-15 kg / 20-30+ lbs.
The DIFFICULT level is perfect for anyone with quite a few hikes under their belts, with a Fitness Level 2 to 3, wanting to get out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves supported by a professional guide.
- Distance per day: 12-24 km
- Elevation Gain/loss: 250 – 1250 m
- Terrain: definitely hilly with longer sections of steady elevation gain then loss, some loose rocks, roots and narrow /steep sections.
- Duration: 7 + hr/day
- Experience required: some Moderate hikes in hilly, rocky, rooty terrain while carrying a progressively heavier backpack.
- Fitness Level Required: Level 2-3, preferably Level 3 for better trip enjoyment.
OUR WINTER SNOWSHOE TRIPS: follow the same rating and will take place on groomed but also at times ungroomed trails with NO avalanche hazard.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Note 1: be reassured, your guide will always adapt the pace to the group’s experience, fitness level or energy level that day.
Note 2: Ladies, please do not underestimate your experience, endurance or ability, we know you can do it!
Note 3: Get fit! Skip the couch, get out and get moving! Or workout indoors in poor weather, no excuses, we are and feel better if we exercise!
Please contact us if you have any questions about our hike rating and trips posted and your ability, fitness, experience level!
Fitness Levels
Level 1 – You exercise weekly and are reasonably fit. You could hike at a comfortable pace for 3 to 4 hours including hiking through some hilly terrain.
Level 2 – You exercise 2 or 3 times a week with a focus being fit. You could hike up to 6 hours a day at a moderate pace, including 1.5 to 3 hours of hilly and at times steep mountainous terrain (for multiple days)
Level 3 – You exercise 3 or 4 times a week and are very fit. You could hike up 8-10 hours a day at a good pace, including 2+hours of hilly and at time steep mountainous terrain (for multiple days).
Women Only Backpacking Weekend
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Backcountry campground TBC
July 5-8, 2024
4 days of adventure
For 6 guests min.
$ TBC/ person
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