HIKING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

15 days from GBP2,499 to GBP2,859 including flights
Tripcode: TAB

Countries Visited: Canada

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Average Review Rating: from 10 reviews.

Jonathan Harris

HIKING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Written September 2011
Amazing!!!!! Thoroughly Recommeded! You won't beat the spectacular scenery of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Weather, leader and group all first class.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Travelling up the Icefield highway it was lakes, glaciers and mountains 360 degrees as far as the eye could see.
What did you think of your group leader?
Brilliant, let's hope you get Renee as your leader if you go on this trip. She knew her stuff, thoroughly competent and her cooking was delicious. Plus she joined in the banter around the campfire (and half managed to understand some Yorkshire folk!)
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Most of the walks are quite long so you will probably enjoy it more if you are quite fit. I have done many trekking holidays before and this was equally energetic, the walks are mostly circa 20km and involve plenty of altitude gains.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Hope you have a good a holiday as i did!
John Impey

HIKING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Written September 2011
A fantastic trip, thanks to all involved. The Rockies are all they say in the brochure - and more.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
At walking level the inspiration was the quality of the scenery that we could access for "only" a few hundred meters hieght gain. Move on to a high ridge and you see how far the Rockies goes in every direction.
At a social level (I was travelling alone) just as good as previous Exodus trips. I always hope a group of like minded people doing something they love in some of the most impressive scenery on this planet is going to produce a happy and fun party. This was a happy and fun group.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our leaders were Renne and Katie. They looked after everything and produced a great trip. Clearly capable of handling anything that was thrown at them and as they have done the trip many times knew the best routes, the best places to stop, even the best bars! The food was excellent and being out doors did not stop an impressive list of dishes arriving every mealtime and I mean every.

Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
I was on the September trip and we had clear skies day and night. This resulted in warm/hot days 25 - 28 degrees, but very cold nights with temperatures down to freezing. A Down sleeping bag was a must and evenings in camp needed a serious number of layer to keep warm - preferably a Down jacket. If the weather had not been so clear then it may be less cold in the evenings/night. Go prepared.
Compared to remote trekking, access to the comforts of modern life is available so one can relax about forgetting something on the trip. The minibus can recharge phones etc, supermarkets are never that far from the camp site or are passed on way back from walking each day, even liquor stores. If you need something (exra clothing - see above) then is is usually available to get.
As this is not a trek from A to B to C etc there is the option of not doing all of the walks. Once you have a taste of the scenery you probably will want to do it all - but not compulsory.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Demanding walking - generally on good trails, rewards on gaining a ridge or summit easily out weighs the effort.
If you want serious mountains without any altitude issues then the Rockies are a "must do".
Sally Warren

HIKING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Written September 2011
An excellent trip, great walking and amazing scenery!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
What was great about the trip was that each day's walking brought something new. The walking was hard at times, but the views always very rewarding and the beer back at the camp felt well deserved. It's pretty hard to beat walking in mountains, with views of glaciers and stunning glacial lakes to keep you company, with clear blue skies and constant sunshine. I think we were definitely seeing it at its best!
The walks were well chosen to offer the chance to see all that the Rockies have to offer. It was remarkable how quickly you could get away from the crowds on the walks - we often had stunning mountain top views to ourselves. There was some serious elevation gain in most of the walks, and we all soon learnt not to believe the Canadian version of 'flat'!
As always, a good group of people to share the experience with.

What did you think of your group leader?
Renee and Katy were excellent guides and looked after us extremely well. The cooking was exceptional - what they produced on camp stove was consistently delicious. They knew the area and walks well and looked after us well on the walks, tending to blisters and generally keeping the show very successfully on the road. Thanks to them both for making the holiday so memorable!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The walks - particularly at the beginning and end of the trip - are quite long days, with lots of elevation gain, so do take the challenging rating seriously, a decent level of fitness will help. Quite a few of the walks are through bear country, the group does need to walk closely together to keep the bears away.
The campsites all had very good facilities and it was easy to set up and move camp the few times we needed to. It did get cold at night- the campfire was a great help, but pack enough warm layers.
Janet Money

HIKING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Written August 2011
An excellent holiday. It was fun mixing with people from different backgrounds and ages (37 to 66). Everyone bar us was a regular Exodus traveller, and I think we will travel with them again.
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What did you think of your group leader?
Excellent. Audrey was very well organised (and amazingly fit!). We also had Fernando on the trip to learn the ropes, and they made an first rate team, complementing each other very well. Both had a good sense of humour and were immensely patient and encouraging even when the group was feeling a bit low due to occasional wet weather, tiredness and mosquito bites. They were flexible in responding to individuals' requests. The cooking and catering was superb.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The trip notes suggested that regular walkers in Snowdonia (which we are) could easily manage this trip. In fact we found the altitude made quite a difference, although we did acclimatise as the holiday went on. There were no drying rooms in any of the camp sites, which we understand is standard for Canada.
Apart from the odd thunderstorm, we enjoyed excellent weather. All the walks were first rate, and very different from each other.
Air Canada wre friendly and efficient and the Canadians really are amazingly polite and welcoming. Going through Canadian Security at the airport was a pleasure (a rare one for most of us).

Is there anything else you would like to add?
The trip notes said we would be housed in 4 man tents and this was a consideration when we booked. In fact we were supplied with 2 man tents, which was very cramped for 2 people.
I discovered Ben Gadd's Handbook of the Candian Rockies on the internet and got a copy sent over before the trip (the latest edition is not available from on line booksellers). This is the "bible" (our guides had a copy) and I think should go on the recommended book list.
Stephen Taylor

HIKING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Written August 2010
Canada is stunning.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The Iceline Trail is a cracker. Solitude, glaciers, mountains, and a half hour sleep by the lake after lunch. What more could a boy want?
What did you think of your group leader?
Renee and her sidekick Catherine did a marvellous job for the group. Great food, excellent walks, and more animal spotting than you can imagine. (I think our total bear count was 15, including a grizzly with cubs) They gave us a brilliant tour of the Rockies.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The ascents are pretty steep on this trip-but worth every drop of sweat as the views are amazing. Make sure you have plenty of mossie spray-the bugs are big and they take no prisoners. Take a deep breath before entering the toilets at Kanaskis campground!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
We saw great scenery, bears, elk, bighorn sheep, loads of squirrels and plenty of cowboy hats. What's not to like?
Ewelina Barszcz

HIKING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Written September 2009
It was an unforgettable time. Great people, delicious food and all this in beautiful country. Canada in September is amazing!!!!! The beauty of mountains and prairies will stay in my hart forever.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Every day was bringing something different, but the most inspirational moment was the day when we saw Grizzly. Fantastic!!!!
What did you think of your group leader?
I would like to thank to François and Jaclyn for making the trip one and only in its kind. They were absolutely fantastic!!!!!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Zip your tent properly while on the campground, especially if you have a bar of chocolate in there. Otherwise you will be robbed by a squirrel!!!!! They are little thiefs (hi hi)
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I will definitely travel with Exodus again.
Danielle Drew

HIKING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Written July 2009
The whole trip was fantastic. The walks werewell chosen for the scenery & views from the summits. Having unseasonable weather meant that some walks on the itinerary were changed due to heavy snowfalls but this did not detract from the enjoyment of the trip. Camp sites and the facilities were clean & well maintained.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Coming across a black bear (female) with her 3 new cubs, and when a juvenile grizzly bear came to inspect our camp site.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, with a good sense of humour. She went out of her way to make sure that we enjoyed our holiday / travel experience and made the trip interesting. Nothing was too much trouble. A very good cook producing a variety of well balanced breakfasts, lunches and evening meals
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Make sure that you have a variety of clothing for all weathers and that you are relatively ohysically and medically fit to enjoy the trip and get the most out of the walks. Be prepared to be flexible.