Snowshoeing on Top of the World at Sunshine Meadows
True Canadian Winter Adventure!
Experience a unique guided adventure at world famous Sunshine Village Ski Resort in the Canadian Rockies —where the Gondola and a chairlift ride takes you straight to the land above the tree line!
Put your snowshoes on and walk with us away from the ski area and into a white powder paradise! Join us on this guided adventure, and experience winter with one of our professional guides the way they like to experience it - as a mix of fun, challenge, and learning, combined with the simple enjoyment of being outside in nature. Visit our hidden snow hut where we'll stop for a hot cocoa and cookies and where you can also learn how to build one yourself (and even lend a hand with a shovel if you like). You'll find that this trip is less like a guided tour and more like going out with friends and exploring the world around you.
Joining this trip from Banff means being prepared for unusual challenges: Days may be sunny with snow sparkling off of fresh snow or they may very snowy and we'll be walking in near whiteout conditions trying to keep the wind from tearing our hats off! No matter what, every day is a great adventure. On the beautiful days you'll finish with memories of a sea of mountains in all directions. On days when the weather is "not so good" as we like to say, you'll head home with the sense of exhilaration and accomplishment that comes from a real experience - a real mountain winter day!
This program is available as a scheduled departure every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (available daily between Dec.22 and Jan.2) and can be booked online. Group bookings are available every day of the week and can be booked by contacting our Banff office by phone or e-mail.
Includes:
Professional hiking guide, transportation from Banff to Sunshine Village (scheduled trips only), snowshoes, trekking poles, Gondola & chair lift ticket, hot chocolate & snacks.
Trip Duration:
Approx. 4 1/2 hour round trip from Banff
Approx. 3 1/2 hours from the Sunshine Village Parking lot
Season:
From mid-November to May
Age Restriction:
Not suitable for children under 12 years old
Cost:
$84 per person plus tax (no child price available)
Dress Requirement:
Joining this trip from Banff means being prepared for any kind of weather. High alpine weather can be extreme and may be completely different than in town weather. You MUST have winter boots or hiking boots, winter coat and pants, warm hat and warm gloves.
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2011 Season begins November 17! Every Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat (daily between Dec.22 and Jan.2) **We require a minimum of 24 hours in advance to book this activity online.
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