Trip Highlights
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
Cnadian Rockies is Mount Assiniboine [3618 m], known as the Canadian
Matterhorn, and is the highest peak in the southern Rockies.
We
begin our Rockies hiking adventure with a spectacular helicopter flight
into the heart of Mount Assiniboine park. 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, in Mount Assiniboine park, you
will see some of the most incredible scenery anywhere in the Canadian
Rockies.
ITINERARY Day 0: Arrival in Calgary, Alberta.
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.
Day 2-5:
We will 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 afternoontea and cakes
over at Assiniboine Lodge.
Day 6:
We're on the move again. We will leave Lake Magog and follow the scenic
Wonder Pass route. It is a gentle climb from Lake Magog to Wonder Pass.
The trail passes through larch forest and beside Lake Gog. After
gaining the summit of Wonder Pass, we will begin to descend into the
valley. There are great views of Marvel and Gloria Lakes during the
descent. Eventually the trail parallels Marvel Lake until it reaches
the Bryant Creek flats. There is a cabin [if available]here where we
will establish camp.
Day 7:
We will have a short hiking day today. The hike is very easy, following
Bryant Creek to Spray Lake and then on to the Watridge Lake parking
lot. Part of the route served as the cross-country track for the
Calgary Winter Olympics. From here we will return to Calgary before
going our separate ways.
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| 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 professional guides
Meals: All meals while on the backpacking portion of the trip.
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EXCLUDED | Transportation to point of origin
transfers
accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary gratuities, and personal equipment. |
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