Rocky Mountain Backcountry

DATES

June 17 to Sept 30, 2010

PRICE

$825 per person plus HST

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover Banff National Park as you’ve never seen it before on this backcountry hike into the heart of the Rockies

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Description

Mountain bike along ridges overlooking the Kootenay River valleys, raft the mighty Kicking Horse River with exciting stretches of whitewater; hike to a lofty mountain ridge with spectacular views of Mt. Assiniboine, the sixth highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Learn about the geology that created the Rockies, mountain wildlife and the first nation communities in the area.  Relax at night in your private cabin - part of an Eco lodge with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and Kootenay River Valley below. Cabin comfort includes a queen sized bed, wood burning fireplace and three piece washroom with shower

Gateway - Calgary, Alberta

Day 1 
Pick up your car in Calgary and 3 hours to the Kootenay National Park. Check into your private cabin and enjoy a tasty dinner.

Private cabin accommodation

Day 2
After a hearty breakfast, explore by mountain bike the valleys and ridges around the Kootenay and Cross rivers. Enjoy spectacular views overlooking the river valleys along the way, as well as some breaks along the rivers to take in the natural gems such as waterfalls, plants and wildflowers, and a natural bridge. If you are not a biker, you can take a hiking excursion to the mountain ridge beneath the towering Tangle Peak. The walk is slow and informative, and the view from the top is nothing less than breathtaking. Mountain peaks will abound for 360º, including the sixth highest mountain in the Rockies, Mt. Assiniboine. These ridges are often visited by mountain goats, deer, and golden eagles, and who knows what other surprises could add to this experience on this very secluded trail

Private cabin accommodation

Day 3
Rise for breakfast then set out for a day-long rafting trip with lunch down one of the nearby raging rivers. Depending on the group and time of year, rafting can be on rivers ranging from grade 1 to 4.  All trips are safe and enjoyable with stunning mountain scenery and guarantees of getting wet!
Private Cabin Accommodation

Day 4:
Check out after breakfast.
Option to add on a backcountry overnight hiking trip to Shadow or Skoki Lodge.

Please note that each package can be customized.