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Dogsledding and more in the Canadian Rockies

Explore the Rocky Mountains on this multi-activity winter adventure that includes dogsledding, skiing and snowshoeing. Experience the best of the Canadian winter with this ideal activity package especially designed to give you vacation memories to last a life time. This exciting adventure offers a range of activities you will not get anywhere else. The first day is spent mastering the art of snowshoeing. Spend time with your guide using this historic form of Canadian travel through pristine mountain scenery. The skills are easy to learn and the pace is relaxed. Your guide will assist you in learning how to use your snow shoes on a variety of terrain at a level comfortable for you. Learn Native lore on plants and some history of the people who lived here. Enjoy a campfire lunch where you will learn traditional methods of fire lighting and how to build a fire in many different weather conditions. This includes examples of different fire types and their uses.

Dogsledding and more in the Canadian Rockies

The morning of Day 2 is spent dogsledding. This hands-on activity will have you assisting the guides with harnessing the dogs and attaching them to the sleds. Once ready to go, you will enjoy an exhilarating ride on the sled with breathtaking views of the Spray Valley. In the afternoon you are free to explore the shops and sites Canmore. Day 3 is a guided cross-country ski tour to take in the views of some of the beautiful snowcapped mountains. Terrain is easy to moderate depending on ability and comfort level. Equipment, lessons and lunch are included. On the fourth day you will follow the footsteps of a traditional Canadian trapper and learn the basics of winter animal tracking. You will start by exploring your own tracks and amaze yourself at what you can learn from them. Then, you will go in search of other animal tracks in which to build upon what you’ve already discovered. On Day 5 enjoy a canyon ice walk and evening dogsled run. With your guide, explore the ice flows and pictographs of Grotto Canyon. Here you will learn the Native story behind these drawings as to why they are there, who might have left them, and who we know did not leave them! In th evening experience the wonders of the winter land by dog sled at night. Enjoy some hot chocolate while wrapped up in a warm blanket as your dog team leads you into the evening splendors of the Rockies. On the last day you will have a lesson in bush craft shelters. The Natives and Early Explorers not only survived in this chilly land, but thrived in it! Learn how they accomplished this feat by building a shelter for the winter and stoking a fire for it. Campfire lunch will be served.

Dogsledding and more in the Canadian Rockies

Season: December to March
Suggested Items: Personal cross country skis, camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen.
Suggested Clothing: Winter coat, snowpants, snowboots, gloves, mitts, scarf, long underwear, fleece or wool underclothes, bathing suit.
Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Equipment Provided: Ski equipment, park passes, snowshoes and dogsledding equipment.
Transportation: Trips originate and end in Canmore, Alberta. Shuttle service or car rentals from Calgary can be arranged.
Accommodations: Accommodations are in a local bed & breakfast. The spacious rooms offer queen size beds, with cozy down duvets, ensuite bathrooms, and beautiful snowy mountain views. The bed and breakfast accommodations offer two person jetted tubs and fireplace in the rooms.
Meal Information: Full breakfast each day is included. Most guided activities include a lunch. Dinners can be purchased at restaurants in Canmore.
Guide Information: Guide is included.
Weather Information: Winter temperatures in the mountains can range from 0 to -20 degrees Celsius.
Trip Duration Price
6 days

$1475.00* per person
Double occupancy. 7 nights
*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax

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Dogsledding and more in the Canadian Rockies

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