DAY HIKES 2022
Destination Unkown Alberta Series
Family Friendly Hike in the Fabulous FoothillsCome join us for a day hike in the foothills, or Rockies, with a twist. Each hike will be "destination unknown" until you buy your ticket. All hikes will be within 1 hour 45 mins, drive of Airdrie. We won't be revisiting the same hike twice for the 2022 summer/fall season. None of the trails are stroller friendly, and it is recommended you come prepared with a way to carry your young children. (Baby carrier or baby backpack). All lengths and elevations given are approximate.
Friday August 12: Waterfalls Galore
Mountain views coupled with exploring several waterfalls. Swoon… could it get any better?
This is family friendly day. All ages welcome but kids under 4 might find this is a long day.
Moderate length, easy trail, with some ups and downs. (5km)
Minimal elevation. (190+ meters)
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Cost: Adults $70
Youth 7-17, $50
Kids 6 & Under, Free
Families Save 20% at Time of Booking Using Promo Code 'family".
Mountain views coupled with exploring several waterfalls. Swoon… could it get any better?
This is family friendly day. All ages welcome but kids under 4 might find this is a long day.
Moderate length, easy trail, with some ups and downs. (5km)
Minimal elevation. (190+ meters)
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Cost: Adults $70
Youth 7-17, $50
Kids 6 & Under, Free
Families Save 20% at Time of Booking Using Promo Code 'family".
Friday August 12: Evening Full Moon Hike
Things are just different in the dark. Come out and saviour the August full moon (or Sturgeon Moon) while spending time at a mountain lake.
Moderate length, easy trail, with some ups and downs. (7km)
Minimal elevation. (80+ meters)
Time: 8pm-11pm
PAY WHAT YOU CAN (Community Hike)
Things are just different in the dark. Come out and saviour the August full moon (or Sturgeon Moon) while spending time at a mountain lake.
Moderate length, easy trail, with some ups and downs. (7km)
Minimal elevation. (80+ meters)
Time: 8pm-11pm
PAY WHAT YOU CAN (Community Hike)
Saturday August 27: Take Me Meow-Side
Peek a boo mountain views, and a beautiful waterfall to enjoy at lunch.
This is a family friendly day; all ages welcome.
Short length, easy trail, with some ups and downs. (2.5km)
Minimal elevation gain. (+150 meters)
Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
Cost: Cost: Adults $50
Youth 7-17, $30
Kids 6 & Under, Free
Families Save 20% at Time of Booking Using Promo Code 'family".
Peek a boo mountain views, and a beautiful waterfall to enjoy at lunch.
This is a family friendly day; all ages welcome.
Short length, easy trail, with some ups and downs. (2.5km)
Minimal elevation gain. (+150 meters)
Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
Cost: Cost: Adults $50
Youth 7-17, $30
Kids 6 & Under, Free
Families Save 20% at Time of Booking Using Promo Code 'family".
Wednesday August 31: Top Secret Tree Adventure
A showcase of all types of forests Alberta has... AND sweeping mountain views dominate today!
This day is suited for ages 13+.
Long length, easy trail. (10km)
Minimal elevation. (100+ meters)
Time: 8:30am-3pm
Cost: Adults $90
Youth 13-17, $70
A showcase of all types of forests Alberta has... AND sweeping mountain views dominate today!
This day is suited for ages 13+.
Long length, easy trail. (10km)
Minimal elevation. (100+ meters)
Time: 8:30am-3pm
Cost: Adults $90
Youth 13-17, $70
Saturday September 17: Larches Please
Stunning mountain views and hopefully golden larches!
This is a family friendly day. All ages welcome, but kids under 6 will find this is a long day.
Short length, intermediate trail. (3.5km)
Minimal elevation gain. (+240 meters)
Time: 9am-1:30pm
Cost: Adults $70
Youth 7-17, $50
Kids 6 & Under, Free
Families Save 20% at Time of Booking Using Promo Code 'family".
Stunning mountain views and hopefully golden larches!
This is a family friendly day. All ages welcome, but kids under 6 will find this is a long day.
Short length, intermediate trail. (3.5km)
Minimal elevation gain. (+240 meters)
Time: 9am-1:30pm
Cost: Adults $70
Youth 7-17, $50
Kids 6 & Under, Free
Families Save 20% at Time of Booking Using Promo Code 'family".
Saturday September 24: Evening New Moon Hike
Things are just different in the dark, and it's gonna be REAL dark. We'll get to enjoy the twinkling lights of Calgary in the distance and maybe (fingers crossed) the northern lights!
Moderate length, easy trail. (6.5km)
Moderate elevation gain. (+390 meters)
Time: 7pm-11pm
PAY WHAT YOU CAN (Community Hike)
Things are just different in the dark, and it's gonna be REAL dark. We'll get to enjoy the twinkling lights of Calgary in the distance and maybe (fingers crossed) the northern lights!
Moderate length, easy trail. (6.5km)
Moderate elevation gain. (+390 meters)
Time: 7pm-11pm
PAY WHAT YOU CAN (Community Hike)
Saturday October 15: I Told You We Could Summit
Forest, foothills and mountain views from the summit!
This is a family friendly day. All ages welcome, but kids under 6 will find this is a long day.
Moderate length, easy trail. (6.5km)
Moderate elevation gain. (+390 meters)
Time: 10am-3:00pm
Cost: Adults $70
Youth 7-17, $50
Kids 6 & Under, Free
Families Save 20% at Time of Booking Using Promo Code 'family".
Forest, foothills and mountain views from the summit!
This is a family friendly day. All ages welcome, but kids under 6 will find this is a long day.
Moderate length, easy trail. (6.5km)
Moderate elevation gain. (+390 meters)
Time: 10am-3:00pm
Cost: Adults $70
Youth 7-17, $50
Kids 6 & Under, Free
Families Save 20% at Time of Booking Using Promo Code 'family".
Private Day Hikes
Customize your perfect day in the Canadian Rockies. Having your own private guide plan your trips will take all the guess work of where to go! After discussing your objective for the day, we'll pick a location that we think will WOW you! We'll take into account your previous experience, things you might want to see, overall length of day and more.
Half Day Private Trips
Adults $70
Kids Over 7 & Teens $50
Full Day Private Trips
Adults $90
Kids Over 7 & Teens $70
Adults $70
Kids Over 7 & Teens $50
Full Day Private Trips
Adults $90
Kids Over 7 & Teens $70
LITTLE SCIENTIST FIELD TRIPS
Specialty hikes designed for little minds. These field trips are the perfect way to get your family out into the mountains for a day of exploring, learning and fun!
Families Start at $125 + GST
Receipts can be provided for homeschool families, for reimbursement purposes.
Families Start at $125 + GST
Receipts can be provided for homeschool families, for reimbursement purposes.
BACKPACKING TRIPS
Let us whisk you away on the adventure of a lifetime! Private guided backpacking trips in the great Canadian Rockies are a fabulous way to see not only iconic sights, but sights off the beaten trail too. We'll do all the planning, you do the photo taking; from meals to fuel we have you covered.
No experience? Don't have "the gear"? Want to carpool? No problem; let's make it happen. We are so excited to share this first time experience with you, and are confident you'll have a great time.*
No experience? Don't have "the gear"? Want to carpool? No problem; let's make it happen. We are so excited to share this first time experience with you, and are confident you'll have a great time.*
Super Awesome Unforgettable Backpacking Overnight
$150 / Adult
Multi Day Trips Through the Great Canadian Wilderness
$110 / Adult / Night
$150 / Adult
Multi Day Trips Through the Great Canadian Wilderness
$110 / Adult / Night
* DISCLAIMER... Backpacking is an addictive hobby. We fully recognize that traveling with us might cause you to go out and buy hundreds of dollars of equipment, so you can sleep like a homeless hermit in the woods. We apologize in advance. *
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