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Adventure Weekend in the Canadian Rockies
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Description of Tour:
Spend a couple adventurous days camping, white-water rafting, hiking, canoeing or mountain biking in the beautiful Canadian Rockies.
Enjoy a day of extremely exciting white-water rafting (class II to IV rapids) on one of two spectacular rivers - the Brazeau or Kakwa. If you still haven't had enough water, spend another day learning to canoe.
Other options include a day hike or mountain biking in Jasper National park.
In the evenings, enjoy the rustic and romantic atmosphere of a B.B.Q. around a campfire, laughing, joking, and talking about the events of the day.
All activities are done in small groups and with a professional guide.
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Trip Itinerary:
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Day 1 Meet the guide(s) and other members of the group.
We van shuttle from Edmonton 300 km to the edge of the Rockies to the rustic Old Entrance Guest Ranch, and pitch camp in the meadows of the banks of the Athabasca river (cabins are available upon optional request). Once you arrive at camp enjoy a welcoming dinner overlooking the Mountains and take pleasure in an evening by the Campfire. We outline and plan the upcoming events for the next two days. Day 2 After breakfast, prepare to have fun and get wet spending an entire exciting day white-water rafting on the Brazeau or Kakwa Rivers. We break for lunch half way through the trip, and we get off the river by late afternoon. We return by van shuttle to the beautiful Old Entrance Guest Ranch were a hot meal awaits you upon relaxing and enjoying the sunset on the banks of the Athabasca River. Day 3 (Options may vary according to the desires of the group) These include spending a day canoeing in the tranquil Switzer Provincial Park, doing a half-day hike on one of the many trails in Jasper National Park or alternatively going for a half day of mountain biking around the beautiful Jasper area. We finish in the late afternoon, load up all the gear and van shuttle back to Edmonton with the goal of being home in the early evening.
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Weather conditions can change quickly in the outdoors therefore it is essential to have proper equipment and even prepare for extreme conditions to ensure your comfort and most importantly your safety. Try to avoid cotton fabrics as they provide very little insulating value when wet and are very slow drying. Rely mainly on fleece, wools and synthetics as these fabrics still provide substantial insulating value even when wet (which can frequently occur in the outdoors). In early and late summer it is not uncommon that 0 degress C or below freezing temperatures can occasionally occur, thus it is important to always bring enough warm clothing. When selecting equipment pay attention to quality as this may greatly enhance your enjoyment and comfort.
Do not bring external frame backpacks. |
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