Snowshoe & High Tea

“What is the point of snowshoeing”? A friend once asked…instead of selling her on my convictions and excitement, instead, I took her “hiking in winter”. We dressed for the weather, packed a hot tea and lunch, animal tracking guide just for fun. After we strapped a pair of snowshoes on our winter boots, lost track of time for a few hours and had a great time exploring areas where she could not go otherwise, she wondered no longer.

Snowshoeing is a great way to get around in winter. Just like in summer time, there are snowshoe trails to explore wonderful vistas. As we stay on trails, there are plenty of opportunities to try and walk next to a trail, and appreciate wearing snowshoes even more. Find out what it’s like to sink up to your waist sometimes and how we can be grateful to our First Nations to invent this amazing tool to keep us afloat!

As we snowshoe, we also find space to reflect, share, let go, perhaps gain a new perspective. We believe that so much self-growth and discovery happens outside, in the wilderness – snowshoeing allows us to hike in winter, sit by the frozen lakes, breathe fresh air.

We are happy to adventure with you no matter your level of experience. Take your first steps with us, and take your pick – whether it’s exploring for a full or half day, in pure wilderness with a Canadiana maple taffy treat or a High Tea experience at Engadine Lodge.

DATES
weekdays/available upon request

YOUR INVESTMENT

Private Hike: (1-4 people/your party only)
$350 CAD/day (cca 4 hours)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

a certified wilderness guide
snowshoes and poles
backcountry travel ethics and wilderness safety education
a nature surprise ! /did anyone say a classic Canadiana winter treat?

PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE

transportation to trailheads = we will arrange meeting and carpooling together
personal gear; please let us know what you need and we can arrange the item rental
personal expenses/air fares
travel insurance
tips – much appreciated 😉

WHAT TO PACK: 

waterproof jacket/pants
hiking pants and top layer (preferably synthetic/merino wool)
fleece or insulated layer
warm hat, gloves, extra socks
sunhat/sunglasses
hiking boots (preferably worn a few times)
day pack 25-35 L
water bottle 2-3 L
lunch / snax
personal medication
smiles!

LOCATION

Spray Valley Provincial Park, Kananaskis Country, Alberta

LEGAL STUFF

Your trip information package will be sent out via google form after the electronic registration (personal and health information for the guides to get to know you better).

Please note, part of the registration will be an electronic waiver, which must be read and agreed to prior to your payment. The paper format of release of liability and waiver  (please review) will be required once we meet in person.

Feel free to visit MOUNT ENGADINE LODGE for more info…