2010 Price: From $4,925* per person (twin occupancy)
2010 Dates: Jul 15; 24; 27, Aug 2; 5; 8; 14; 17; 23; 29
Do you wish you could see for yourself the magical landscapes the mountains offer? Cobalt lakes, stupendous glaciers, cascading waterfalls: mountain beauty in its most bewitching form. Whether you want to simply take in the views, amble gently along a ridgeline, or shoot photographs of marvelously abundant and varied wildflowers, we will be sure to "lift" you to explore your interests. Our walks and hikes are tailored to meet your needs and interests. Join us for a three-night adventure at the historic Bugaboo Lodge in British Columbia’s spectacular Bugaboo mountain range.
Day 1: Banff to Bobbie Burns Helipad
7:15 am: Board a Banff Bus for the ground transfer from Banff to the Bobbie Burns Helipad.
7:30 am: Depart Banff.
8:15 am: Depart Lake Louise, from the Post Hotel.
Our route takes us west toward Golden, BC, through the fabulous scenery of Banff and Yoho National Parks. We travel over Kicking Horse Pass, site of the famous Spiral Tunnels, which minimized the steep grade for the rail lines of Canada’s National Dream, the transcontinental railway, when it was heroically built in the late 1800s.
10:00 am: Arrive at the helipad for the quick, exhilarating flight to Bobbie
Burns Lodge. Before settling into our rooms, we’ll be outfitted with all the necessary hiking gear, get acquainted with helicopter safety procedures, then fly up for an afternoon of hiking in some of the world’s most stunning mountains.
7:00 pm: Dinner is served family style, with guests and staff eating together, topped off with dessert prepared by Bobbie Burns’ resident pastry chef. Before retiring we can enjoy the company of fellow guests by the fire, or relax in the whirlpool and sauna. (Snack, L, D)
Day 2 & 3: Full days of Heli-Hiking
7:30 am: The morning stretch class is an option, but then again, so is sleeping in.
8:00 am: Breakfast buffet. After breakfast, choose from a variety of sandwiches and snacks for picnic lunch in the mountains.
9:00 am: The first helicopter leaves the lodge. Each group of hikers, accompanied by a guide, spends the day exploring the immense variety of landscapes in the Bobbie Burns, a winsome sub-range of the Columbias.
7:00 pm: One of the charms of family-style dining is getting to know our fellow guests as we savor the chef’s creation of the evening. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Hike to Bugaboos
7:30 am: The morning stretch class as usual or sleep in.
8:00 am: Breakfast buffet. After breakfast, choose from a variety of sandwiches and snacks for picnic lunch in the mountains.
9:00 am: Today, fly to Grizzly Ridge and trek along the ridge to the Bugaboo Lodge with a picnic lunch on the way. Arrive at your new destination to find your luggage and another remote, exclusive lodge tucked away in the Purcell Ranges. We follow a similar routine at the Bugaboos where snacks and beverages await after a memorable day of hiking. There’s time to relax before dinner; read a good book, relax in the sauna or outdoor whirlpool. Dinner is served family style with the chance to get to know the Bugaboo staff and other guests. Overnight at the BUGABOO LODGE (B, L, D)
Day 5 & 6: Full days of Heli-Hiking
7:30 am: The morning stretch class or sleep in.
8:00 am: Breakfast buffet. After breakfast, choose from a variety of sandwiches and snacks for picnic lunch in the mountains.
9:00 am: The first helicopter leaves the lodge. Each group of hikers, accompanied by a guide, will spend the day exploring the immense variety of landscapes in the Bugaboos, which abound with vast glaciers, sparkling lakes, mountain ridges, and the magnificent spires which make the range a mountain-lover’s paradise.
7:00 pm: Family-style dining.
Day 7: Bugaboo Helipad to Calgary Airport
8:00 am: Breakfast, then prepare for departure.
9:30 am: First flight from the lodge to the Bugaboo Helipad.
11:00 am: We depart the helipad by ground transportation and journey through
Kootenay and Banff National Parks en route to Banff and Calgary. A boxed lunch is provided for the return trip.
1:30 pm: Arrive in Banff.
4:00 pm: Arrive at the Calgary Airport.
Included:
- Accommodation
- Three meals per day as well as snacks (from lunch on the first day to the lunch on the last day)
- Helicopter flights to and from your lodge
- All helicopter flights into and down from the mountains each day of your stay
- Services of our fully certified guides
- Special programming for Family Adventures trips
- Use of our outerwear gear
- Ground transportation from Banff to the CMH heli-pad and return to Bnaff or Calgary International Airport
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