Hiking week around Banff, Canadian Rockies
Jeff, an IFMGA certified guide, will take you on an great hiking week, to discover the majestic scenery of the Canadian Rockies, around Banff.
Rockies
5 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Intermediate
Description
We invite you to join us on a fantastic 5-day hiking trip and explore the majestic Canadian Rockies, around Banff.
Our time will be spent hiking along some of The Rockies beautiful scenery, through mountains, lakes, and glaciers. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy nature and learn about the local flora and fauna at the same time. During this week, we will take you on some of the “must-do” Banff hikes.
A detailed course package will be emailed 3 days prior to course commencement. Want to join me for an unforgettable hiking week in the Canadian Rockies? Then contact me and we can start organizing this great trip together!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
Price details
- Price per person to join a group.
- The price does not include meals, accomodation, taxes, or transport to and from Calgary.
- The price includes: Guiding fee // Transportation from your accommodation to the trail head every day // Permits // Gear can be rented if needed.
Itinerary
Day 1: Banff National Park
Lake O'Hara Day Hike, join your certified ACMG guide and explore the elusive Lake Ohara area. Due to Parks Canada regulations it is extremely difficult to access this pristine alpine area. AAA has exclusive access to Ohara. You will visit Lake Ohara, Lake Oesa, Opabin Lake and the Opabin plateau.
Day 2: Cory Pass to Edith Pass Hiking Traverse
Cory Pass to Edith Pass hiking traverse. 15km and 900 m elevation gain and loss. As we ascend up and over Cory pass we will enjoy the amazing valley of the Gargoyles on the backside. Then, we will pass under the flanks of Mt Louis. Back to Banff for food and refreshments. A stark lunar style landscape with a drier climate than the continental divide hikes.
Day 3: Plain of Six Glaciers-Victoria Glacier
Plain of Six Glaciers at Lake Louise. We will have the opportunity to hike right up to the Victoria glacier, an amazing place surrounded by rock walls and glaciers descending from the high peaks. This is one of the worlds most photographed mountains. Spending the night at the Lake Louise Alpine Center or similar mountain hostel.
Day 4: Helen & Bow Lake-Rampart Creek Hostel
We will leave Lake Louise and head up the Icefields Parkway towards Jasper National Park, hiking up to Helen Lake on the Dolomite Pass circuit. The mighty Wapta icefields dominates the western skyline, the headwaters of the Bow river. That evening we will arrive at the Rampart Creek Hostel and experience the relaxed living of life in the Rockies.
Day 5: Jasper National Park - Mt. Wilcox
We will drive a short distance to the North, entering Jasper National Park. We will enjoy a must-do hike into Wilcox meadows Mt Wilcox ascent, with magnificent views of the world-renowned Columbia icefields. The drive back to Banff may include short stops at waterfowl lakes and Bow lake Lodge.
FAQs
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
This program is suitable for people of any age who are in very good physical shape.
What is the best time of the year for this hike?
The best months for this hike are the months of July, August & September
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
Jeff
4.9
(63)
Mountain Guide
Alpine Air Adventures is an independent mountain guiding business run by Jeff Bullock. I am a fully certified IFMGA Mountain Guide, with my training and certification through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, and the Canadian Avalanche Association.
We specialize in outdoor Banff adventures including: rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, avalanche courses and improvised rope rescue courses.
Based out of Banff, Alberta, Canada in the heart of the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alpine Air offers everything mountain. My main emphasize is to offer safe and unforgettable Banff adventures to my guests. With the allure of the mountains right at my doorstep I am always keen to take on any adventure and I am excited to have you along. Contact me to begin organizing your dream mountain ascent or descent.
Languages
French | English
Certificates
ACMG | IFMGA
What people are saying about Jeff
I have been doing backcountry ski trips with AAA for 3 years now and have been impressed every time. They're very good at adapting the plan to fit the group and have the knowledge to take you into some full-on terrain if that's what you desire. Thanks for pushing my limits and I can't wait for the next one!
My partner Jen and I had 2 days splitboarding in the Lake Louise area with AAA. Jeff and Tamara were both super friendly and easy to get along with as well as extremely professional and knowledgeable. Both days were exactly what we had hoped for and more, and we were able to learn so much from Jeff and Tamara’s expertise on the mountain. We had some of the best runs of our lives and will definitely contact Jeff and AAA when we are next in Banff for more adventures.
The back country awaits! Could be just over that ridge. You’ll never know unless you get a guide to show you! I took a one day peak beyond the well known slopes of Lake Louise with my awesome guide. Someone once told me riding those lines is like flying - and it is totally true! I’ll be back for more.
Jay
I had a superb time and Jerry my guide was brilliant with safety being always paramount.
Sue
Our guide was Jason (not Jeff) and although he was a great guy, he appeared to not be very familiar with the location in which we skied. I was also surprised by the fact that he never asked us about our skiing abilities or the type of terrain we hoped to ski. Due to the avalanche conditions and snow cover, we were in terrain where the trees were too tight to ski and so we skied down an avalanche path (with minimal hazard from above) that was quite steep with a lot of exposed vegetation and small cliff bands. For two of the three of us, this terrain was at the edge of our comfort zones and so the ski down was not very enjoyable. Afterwards, I couldn't help wondering if we had been asked about our interests and skiing level, if we might have found lower angle terrain with a less dense forest cover. Having said all this, once Jason realized I was in a place I was not happy about, he was very attentive to assisting me through the terrain. In summary, the three of us paid a lot of money for a ski tour that was not great and we wondered whether it should have been cancelled if this was the best terrain to be found given the conditions.
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