Hiking Trips

Hiking Questions? Go to Frequently Asked Questions

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Arctic Circle Hiking - 9 Days/ Easy
Welcome to Canada's last frontier: an incredible, vast, timeless and awe-inspiring land. According to author Stephen Leacock, ....the only place where nature can still claim to rule, the only place as yet little vexed by man.

Hiking in the Canadian Rockies/Mt. Assiniboine - 7 Days/ Moderate
Our hike will take you to an area of the Rockies designated as a World Heritage Site for its incredible, breathtaking panoramas, flowered alpine meadows, sub-alpine forests.

Chilkoot Trail - Klondike Goldrush Backpacking - 7 Days/ Strenuous
The famous Klondike goldrush trail. An area of historic significance and breathtaking beauty.

Hiking in the Southern Chilcotins Wildflower Heaven - 8 Days/ Strenuous
British Columbia's best kept secret alpine hike.

Wilder West Coast Backpacking - 8 Days/ Strenuous
This trek, on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast, promises and delivers a great wilderness experience.

Hiking Canada's Patagonia - Tombstone Range - 8 Days/ Strenuous
The sharp, jagged and spectacular Tombstone Mountains offer an incredible backcountry hike in Canada's Yukon.

Tuktut Nogait -Hiking in the Home of the Young Caribou - 14 Days/ Strenuous
Tuktut Nogait is one of the most remote parks in North America. Here is your opportunity to experience the pristine arctic, with its unique vegetation, wildlife and culture. From vast expanses of tundra and deep canyons, to scenic waterfalls and crystal clear rivers, this area is a spectacular location for hiking.

West Coast Trail - Graveyard of the Pacific Backpacking - 9 Days/ Strenuous
The famous coastal trail considered one of the top ten hiking experiences in the world.

R A T I N G   D I F F I C U L T Y   OF HIKES

It is not simple to rate hikes, as most all will possess easy to strenuous sections, and one person's easy is another's strenuous. We have opted to rate the hikes by their overall character.

Easy	well maintained trails and/or mostly flat terrain.
Moderate	mostly good trails, with significant elevation changes of a gradual nature or short but strenuous.
Strenuous	will contain some or all of following conditions: off trail hiking, creek/river crossings, rough terrain, significant elevation changes, long hiking days.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If your question is not answered here, check General Questions, or contact our office.

How much weight will I have to carry?
This is usually the first question on most people's mind. And, it is difficult to give a blanket response, as many variables come into play. The number of days, where you are hiking, how many are in the group, what personal gear you bring, will all affect the weight you carry. The West Coast Trail and the Rockies both have a food drop thereby reducing the weight, while the other expeditions do not.

Here is a breakdown of weights you should consider, excluding your personal gear:

Item	Weight in Pounds
Backpack	5 - 8
Sleeping Bag	3
Sleeping Pad	2
Tent	4 - based on two sharing
Food	6 - 10

Do I share in carrying the group equipment?
Our guides carry most of the group equipment such as pots/pans, stoves, tarps, major first aid kit, repair kit, fuel, kitchen set, bear spray, phone/radios. You may be asked to help with an item.

How difficult are the hikes?
It is not simple to rate hikes, as most all will possess easy to strenuous sections, and one person's easy is another's strenuous. We have opted to rate the hikes by their overall character.

Easy	well maintained trails and/or mostly flat terrain.
Moderate	mostly good trails, with significant elevation changes of a gradual nature or short but strenuous.
Strenuous	will contain some or all of following conditions: off trail hiking, creek/river crossings, rough terrain, significant elevation changes, long hiking days.

What type of shape do I have to be in?
Because of the very physically demanding nature of hiking, you should be fit. We will supply you with a conditioning program to help you. Failure to adequately prepare will not only compromise your safety and enjoyment of the hike, but will also impact others in your group.

When is the best time to do a trip?
We schedule all of our trips to coincide with the best weather for the area. Coastal hikes are always susceptible to rain and in the mountains evening temperatures can drop to freezing, especially in late season. You should be prepared with the right equipment and clothing for all extremes.

What are your guides' qualifications?
Our guides have a keen interest in the outdoors, love their work, and enjoy sharing their knowledge. They are seasoned backpackers and possess wilderness first aid. They possess backgrounds in areas such as natural and cultural history, photography and low impact wilderness travel.

What is the size of your groups?
Maximum of ten participants and 2 guides. A small group minimizes impact on the areas we visit, allows more individualized attention, develops group bonding, and better ensures safety.

Can I join your expedition if I'm alone?
Yes, as many persons come to us on their own. Most groups consist of couples, singles and friends traveling together.