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Canadian Rockies High-Alpine Adventure |
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Program Number: |
17677RJ |
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| Start
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8/18/2013 - 8/24/2013;
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| Duration: |
6 nights |
| Location: |
Canmore, Alberta
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| Price starting at: |
$2,450.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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Walking/Hiking
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Activity Level: |
n (see description) |
| Meals: |
17;
6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners |
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Take an alpine hiking adventure challenge as big as the Rockies in the helicopter-accessible wilds of British Columbia. Expose yourself to natural wonders and human sagas with local experts at the Canadian Rockies’ Amiskwi Pass, Crystal Ridge, the Mummery Prospect and Continental Divide. Gain insight into alpine ecology, sustainable lodging, glaciology, and the fate of alpine environments. Replenish after hikes around the wood stove, in the sauna, or stargazing amid the wondrous setting.
Highlights
• Hike beside alpine lakes and meandering creeks and wildflower-filled meadows.
• Experience alpine hiking right outside your door in an intimate, small group in remote stretches of untouched wilderness.
• Study geology, the adaptations of flora and fauna, and relive local history with lively trailside discussions.
Activity Particulars
Hikes up to five-ten miles over varied, uneven terrain, gains of 500-2,100 feet. Elevations of 6,900-9,000 feet.
Itinerary Summary
Independent arrival Canmore, Alberta, 1 night; coach/helicopter to Amiskwi/Yoho, British Columbia, 4 nights; helicopter/coach to Canmore, Alberta, 1 night; Independent departure.
Coordinated by Routes to Learning Canada.
Canmore
Located just minutes east of Banff’s spectacular wilderness, Canmore neighbors the equally spectacular Kananaskis Valley, home to alpine lakes, the Bow River, and a diversity of wildlife, plants and geological marvels.
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Accommodations
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn with spectacular Rockies views; Amiskwi Mountain Lodge, set in backcountry location accessed via helicopter.
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