Backpacking
Backpack Trips
The Outdoor Centre offers a variety of backpacking basic lectures and backpacking trips to Kananaskis, Banff National Park and the West Coast Trail with experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Weekend Backpack Trips
All trips include: Experienced guide, instruction, permits, group camping gear and camping fees
Intro to Lightweight Backpacking-Get your pack on
This course combines Intro to Lightweight backpacking lecture with a weekend backpacking trip. Take the skills learned in the lecture and apply them outdoors. This course is open to people of all ages and abilities.
Lecture: Tuesday July 12
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Trip: Saturday July 16 & Sunday July 17
8:00 am
BPT100 - $210
Skyline Travelers (45 km, 1205 m)
Enjoy gentle trekking and phenomenal views on this three day trip. The Queen Elizabeth Ranges, Mt. Edith Cavell and Mt. Robson are some of the peaks we'll enjoy on this relaxed trip. Family Friendly (ages 12 +)
Saturday June 18 - Monday June 20
BPT200 - $295
Extended Backpacking Trips
Canada Day Weekend trip: Highwood Traverse (45 Km, 1500 m)
Extend your Canada Day ling weekend and explore the waterfalls, lakes and alpine meadows with Alf and Aspen. Travel the trail least taken and camp in remote areas rarely seen by backpackers in Alberta's Kananaskis Country.
Pre-Trip Meeting: Thursday June 24
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Hike: Thursday June 30 - Sunday July 3
BPT301 - $375.00
The Rockwell (40 km, 1400 m)
Enjoy an extended weekend among towering limestone mountains and alpine lakes. This trail follows the Floe Lake Trail to Numa Pass and is completed via Tumbling Creek Trail.
Friday July 29 - Monday August 1
BPT300 - $375.00
Mount Assiniboine - Red Earth Creek
Fly in by Helicopter to Mt. Assiniboine Park and hike out via Citadel Pass and Red Earth Creek. Scenic and remote with fabulous views from passes and high plateaus.
Thursday August 11 - Sunday August 14
BPT302 - $565.00
West Coast Trail
Enjoy seven days of challenging backpacking in Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island. Hike along sandy beaches and coastal shelves, through rainforests and mud, up ladders and across bridges. This is a rugged and difficult hike and is only recommended for fit hikers! Includes: experienced guide, group camping gear, permits, camping fees and a 10% discount on gear rentals (backpacks, sleeping bags and gear can be rented through the Outdoor Centre).
Wednesday June 22 - Wednesday June 29
Monday July 18 - Monday 25
BPT400 - $1500.00
Customize It! Contact us for a customized hike outing for your school group, office, club, team, scout or brownie/girl guide troop. Call 403.220.7022
Check It Out! Not sure if hiking is for you? Get more information and have the opportunity to ask the experts during our Free Slideshows during the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons.
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