Hiking In The Canadian Rockies

There are some good opportunities for wildlife spotting along the way. You are almost guaranteed to see bears (both black and grizzly), elk, deer or big horn sheep, with a bit of luck also mountain goats or moose. You will be surrounded by various types of squirrels - congratulations though if you can take a good picture of them without a big zoom. Wildflowers will be everywhere around you on the mountain paths.
If you choose the first departure of the season it is possible that, due to snow cover still being present higher in the mountains, animals will be forced to stay in the valleys. Your chances of seeing them then may be higher (on the other hand though, snow may affect some walks). The last departure of the season should offer superb autumn colours. If you travel on either end of the season you need to be prepared for a bit of colder and somewhat erratic weather.
Your leader will have a few guidebooks on animals and flowers of the Rockies and you're more than welcome to make use of them.

Karol Rogacki - Americas Operations

All full day hike will be between 6 and 8 hours. The half day walks are 4 hours or less. The walks are at an average of 2000m with a maximum of 2600m. Details of the length of each walk and altitude gain are specified in the detailed trip notes. Almost all of the walking is on well marked trails. None of the walks are technically difficult, but some are on steep trails, over large stones and/or scree slopes.

Karol Rogacki - Americas Operations

The camping is in twin shared 4 person tents, with all communal camping equipment, including self-inflating sleeping mats, provided. You will need to bring a sleeping bag. You are expected to erect and dismantle your own tent and help out with breaking/setting up camp (we move campsites only 4 times).

The forested campsites differ in facilities offered: the planned campsites have flush toilets, tap water and hot showers, the latter often for a small fee (this is common in North America).

Note: few campsites in Canada allow advance reservations; although not normally a problem, there is no guarantee that the group will stay at all of the planned campsites; some of the alternate campsites may not have a shower on site but we will drive to the nearest shower facilities.

Karol Rogacki - Americas Operations

While Canada is quite reasonable, it's not the bargain destination it may have been in years past. You should allow $15 - $20 a day for small expenses such as snacks, souvenirs, postcards etc. Money is best taken in Canadian Dollars, which you can get before travel or upon arrival. ATMs are widely available as well.

Karol Rogacki - Americas Operations

If you are used to walking with poles then you can take them with you. They are not essential though and the walk is manageable without them. It is personal preference but do remember to pack them as part of your main luggage to be stowed in the hold.

Sharmil Goswami - Sales

Please visit the Exodus Travel Guide to Canada where you can find out what plugs they use, as well as more detailed Country information in the menu on the left of the page.

Most clients are eligible to travel via the US under the US Visa Waiver Programme, however to do this you must register for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). This must be done prior to departure - more details can be found at www.exodus.co.uk/usvisa.

Rebecca Caldicott - Customer Operations

You can view the Grading System for our Walking & Trekking programme online.

All the staff at Exodus share a passion for adventure travel, and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. You can find an expert for the area you are interested in here and can contact them to get further information. If you don't see your specific country listed, please email customerops@exodus.co.uk and they will get the answers you need!