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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

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Start of Program
Aug 7, 2012
Check-in will be at the Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole. Check-in time is at 4:00 PM. Orientation will take place at 5:00 PM.
You will be staying at the Snow King Resort that night.
Location: Jackson Hole
Nearest airport: Jackson Hole

End of Program
Aug 18, 2012
Program ends after breakfast. Hotel check-out by 12:00 PM.
You will be staying at the Sandman Hotel City Centre the night before.
Location: Calgary
Nearest airport: Calgary International
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Type: Resort

 Description: Nestled at the base of Snow King Mountain, this is Jackson Hole's premier full-service property just moments from Jackson Town Square. This will be our base for the beginning of the program. If you decide to arrive a day early you can take a scenic chair ride from the hotel or go horseback riding, take a ride down the alpine slide, enjoy miniature golf, or play tennis. There are also mountain bike rentals and hiking trails that begin at the resort. There is also a free shuttle from the Resort to the historic Town Square just 6 blocks away.

Contact info:
400 East Snow King Avenue
Jackson Hole, WY 83001 USA
phone: 307-733-5200
Room amenities: Each room has free in-room coffee, TV, a hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Free wireless Internet is available in each room.

Facility amenities: The hotel has a day spa, hair salon, fitness room, a heated pool, a hot tub and sauna. There is also a 24 hour business center on site. Laundry Facilities: 2 Washers, 2 Dryers, at the hotel, all American Quarter operated. Washer = $1.25, Dryer = $1.25 Laundry Detergent is available at the Front Desk for $1.00

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Call hotel for rates.
Call the hotel for reservations if you wish to arrive prior to program start.

Check in time: 4:00 PM
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Beautiful City Centre Sandman, ideal location in downtown Calgary and uncompromising service standards. Airport Shuttle available to/from YYC-Calgary Int'l Airport Airport Shuttle Company: Allied Airport Shuttle Company Shuttle Reservations: 403-299-9555 (24hr answering service – live people to take reservations). Once reservations are made, they pickup 24min past the hour, and 6 min to the hour (*They do NOT automatically stop at the hotel – reservations MUST be made). Open for shuttling at 3:54AM-11:24PM. $15pp all-inclusive. Payment Types accepted: Cash, Credit, Debit: Pay the driver at time of service. It’s approximately 45min of travel time from pickup at hotel to airport (weather/traffic permitting).

Contact info:
888 7th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2A6J1 Canada
phone: 403-237-8626
Room amenities: Complimentary in-room coffee, tea, hairdryers, iron and ironing boards

Facility amenities: Fitness facilities, indoor pool and whirlpool High speed Internet access available Business Centre Moxie’s Classic Grill with room service

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: unknown
Call direct to hotel for rate and availability. Sandman City Centre Reservations - 403-237-8626 (once dialed, hit 0) you will be connected to the Front Desk for Reservations.
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•11 nights of accommodations
•31 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners
•6 Expert-led lectures
•17 Field trips
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