HIKING FOR FITNESS SERIES

Hiking for fun...and wellness

Explore the amazing views of Banff National Park over 5 weeks while learning how to modify your step to save energy, manage those aches and pains, and stay injury free for the best summer yet. Keep limber by finishing each hike with a guide-led stretching program. This is the perfect series for anyone planning a backpacking trip this summer, wanting to improve their healthy lifestyle, or extend the hiking season in the fall.

We will start with a beginner friendly hike of 7-10km, with up to 300m of elevation gain. By the end of the program we will be ready to tackle 13-15km, with up to 600m elevation.

Sign up for the hike that fits your schedule, or sign up for all 5 hikes and enjoy a discounted price! Start your summer off on the right foot, stay injury free, and make new friends!

Dates and Bookings

Adventure Dates 2023:

Fall Series

Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28

Adventure Dates 2024:

Spring Series

May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1
Evening Series

June 7, 14, 21, 28
Fall Series

Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 25

Disappointed that the dates are all full? Email us to be added to a waitlist. If we have enough people we'll arrange another series.

Adventure Rates:

Participants:

CAD $395 for all 5 sessions + applicable taxes

CAD $275 for all 4 hikes in the evening series

CAD $95 for drop-in + applicable taxes

Information package will be given upon registration
We value small groups. Group size is limited to 8 - 10 adventurers
This is a co-ed trip

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Itinerary and Gear

Planned Itinerary

The first week (orientation):

8:30am:

Meet your guide at Elevation Place in Canmore, AB.
Map to Elevation Place

* The Summer Evening Series will start at 5:45pm
8:45am:

Drive to trailhead. Due to COVID-19 everyone is expected to drive themselves unless from the same household.
3:30pm:

Arrive back at the trailhead.

*The Summer Evening Series will aim to be back to the cars by 10:30pm

The following weeks:

8-9:00am:

You will receive an email with instructions on how to meet at the trailhead. The meeting time will change based on the location of the hike (approximately between 8-9:00am). Each week the trail will be chosen based on the groups fitness level. We also avoid trails that people in the group have hiked before. The goal is take you on progressively harder hikes while showing you new areas so that you can go out and explore on your own!

*The Summer Evening Series will start between 5:45-6:15pm

Level of Difficulty

This series is designed for those looking to build their fitness and HAVE FUN!!! The hikes are geared towards the whole group, no one will be left behind.

Have questions swirling around, don't hesitate to contact me. I am here to help!

Gear

Included:

Delicious LUNCH provided by JK Bakery Cafe. *A sandwich is provided for supper on the Summer Evening Series
Instruction and interpretation from an ACMG hiking guide
New hike each week
Safety equipment: Bear Spray, Communication Device, First Aid Kit