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Great for spousal programs, incentive components
or as building blocks for our team building experiencies.
Most of these activities are based upon or experience
in Western Canada, but can also be part of a corporate
experience at many places in the world.
To see how we integrate these experiences into a complete
program, see our program examples.
Mountain Biking | Wildlife
Study | Bird Watching
| Glacier Walks | Rock
Climbing | Scrambling | Murder
Mystery Hike | Historical
Reality Adventures | Caving |
Kayaking | Canoeing
| Rafting | Survival
| Wildflowers | Culture
& History | Autumn Colors
Trails range from beginner to advanced, narrow single track
to wide abandoned forest roads. Try heli-mountain biking where
your helicopter whisks you to the high country and you ride delightful
mountain bike trails back down to the valleys below.
May to October.
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
The Rockies are home to some of the best wildlife study opportunities
on the continent. We offer widlife ecology trips with wildlife
researchers and naturalists that give you a deeper appreciation
of the animal's niche, habitat and lifestyle. You also learn
about the challenges facing the species and how we can help
ensure their survival. Search for radio-collared animals using
the researchers' radio tracking equipment. Do your own search
for a hidden collar. Visit a site where wolves recently killed
an animal. Grizzlies, wolves, elk, cougars, mountain goats and
bighorn sheep all call the Rockies home. We offer separate interpretive
programs with researchers and naturalists for each of these.
We, of course, cannot guarantee a viewing opportunity, but at
certain times of year, elk and bighorn sheep are quite easy
to observe. It is, however, rare to see grizzlies, wolves and
cougars.
Year Round, Max 10 pax/guide.
For the bird watching enthusiast to the casual
dabbler. Your naturalist guide will take you to spots
where you can watch all manner of song birds, birds of
prey or water fowl. Few places on earth support the number and variety of
raptors that the Southern Alberta Plains do in the
summertime. Discover kestrels, golden eagles, burrowing
owls, great horned owls, prairie falcons and the rare
ferruginous hawk. Bring your camera and field guide and
prepare to make check marks in it. Early morning and late
day are the best viewing times.
Year round.
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
Walking on snow and ice in the summer time is an
unusual experience. Learn about glacier travel and
geology from your expert guide who will become your
teacher and partner as you discover safety techniques
about crevasses and avalanches. Realize the basics of
glacier economics and experience how ice has shaped the
landscape by noticing the many signs of glaciation in the
Rockies. Choose to trek with the assistance of ropes and
crampons or ski your way along these ancient ice
passages.
June through September (Also available in winter).
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
This is a great team learning experience for more adventurous clients.
There are many safe, accessible spots in the Calgary and Rockies
area where your team can uncover their hidden strengths in this
challenging activity. Our ACMG certified
guide and instructors make sure it's completely safe..
June through September (we can use indoor climbing walls in the winter)
Maximum 6 pax/guide.
Includes all necessary gear.
There are many peaks that can be climbed without any technical climbing
equipment or experience. They afford the same spectacular views,
as the more technical peaks, but with less effort. There are
few things more rewarding for a team than to make it to a peak
together and enjoy their accomplishment. Many who never thought
they would be able to do something like this are amazed by their
success. A wonderful confidence booster!
May through September.
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
Your homicide master/guide, leads you on the
"Mystery of the Rugged Peaks". The story, set
in a wilderness area, is full of intrigue and collusion.
You become one of the characters as you integrate into
the story. The woeful tale unfolds as you and your fellow
sleuths discover clues along the trail. The surprising
conclusion ends a fascinating day in the mountains.
Year round.
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
Choose from a variety of scenarios involving historic
characters from the area, including Native and European
figures. Integrate into an authentic native village and
converse with crusty veterans of the wilds, such as Bill
Peyto and Captain John Palliser. Participate in the day
to day activities necessary for survival in those times.
Learn to make traditional foods and sleep in a teepee.
Year round
Maximum 12 pax/guide
Instead of ascending to the summit you descend to the
cave floor into the depths of the earth below. Do you
know the difference between a stalagmite and a
stalactite? Me neither, but your guide/instructor does,
and will make sure you come away with skills and memories
you didn’t know were possible. No sun screen
required on this one, but start eating your carrots now
so your night-vision is well developed for your
adventure.
Year round
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
Kayak the still waters of cool Alberta lakes or
challenge the "water that moves" in the
provinces many rivers. Our wide, stable sea kayaks give you the confidence
to explore the hidden corners the local lakes and rivers.
Explore ancient river routes traveled by the original
Albertans and learn volumes about your surroundings as
your paddle propels you into a peaceful and fulfilling
journey.
May through October.
Maximum 6 pax/guide.
Retrace the routes of the voyageurs as they discovered
a new and untamed land. Navigate
the rapids that these explorers ran with canoes full of
furs, the currency of the times.
May through October
Maximum 6 pax/guide.
Explore the icy waters of the glacier fed, historic
Bow River. Paddle the waterways of the ancients and
discover the history left by those before us. The Bow
River flows through a valley of the same name and right
through the middle of Banff National Park. Join your
expert naturalist guide on this journey of discovery.
Learn new canoe skills or sharpen your existing ones,
while enjoying the scenery of the area. Put-in and
take-out spots can vary to include mountains and
foothills, city of Calgary, or prairie Eco-systems.
This trip can also be done as a raft float to accommodate
more people of varying physical abilities.
May through October.
Maximum 6 pax/guide.
From a peaceful float down the icy waters of the
historic Bow River to the sassy rapids of the Highwood,
you can choose the adventure that best suits you. On a
float you may observe nesting bald eagles or perhaps
sneak up on a moose drinking from the rivers edge. See
other shore-line wildlife as well. Wild rapids get the
adrenaline pumping when you charge through the frothing
standing waves with your trusty raft and seasoned river
guide. Several rivers to choose from.
May through October.
Maximum 6 pax/guide.
Learn from the best. These skills are best acquired by
applying them in staged but realistic scenarios. Build
your skills in edible wild plant identification, water
gathering and purification, shelter building, fire
starting and heat generation, emergency signaling and
more. What should you take with you when you wander off
into the woods? Master all of the skills necessary not
just to survive but to thrive in the wild in all seasons.
This can take place in a variety of areas including
mountains, foothills and boreal forests.
Year round.
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
Join a botanist or seasoned naturalist and visit wild
flower hot-spots. The brief summer causes a profusion of
wild flowers to bloom in unison. Marvelous photo
opportunities in valley bottoms or high alpine meadows.
Learn about the habitat and growth patterns of many
species of plants and simply enjoy the beauty.
May through September.
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
This quirky walk takes you to view the unusual event
of the annual trout spawn. You don’t need to be an
angler to enjoy this one. On the walk to the site , your
naturalist guide elucidates the intricacies of the valley
ecosystem. Once there, you view the strange sight of fish
spawning and sympathize with the apparent lack of
intimacy in the whole process! Takes place for a few days
between the last week of October and the first week of
November.
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
What evidence of other people and cultures can we find
in the wilderness? Join a seasoned interpretive guide on
a fascinating day of studying pictographs, petroglyphs
and be regaled in the stories of our fore fathers and
mothers as well as aboriginal history.
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
One phenomenon that adds to the splendor of the
Canadian Rockies is the foliage changing color in the
fall before the inevitable onset of winter. The rich
greens turn a brilliant yellow and orange as the Larch
and Aspen go through their annual changes.
These stunning views are best enjoyed from mid September
to early October.
Maximum 12 pax/guide.
Logistics
- Prices are available on request and vary
according to number of people and inclusions.
- Programs can range from very simple to very
luxurious.
Programs include:
- Basic research
- Location scouting and organization.
- Professional, attentive and friendly guides.
- Professional
and helpful office staff to assist you with your needs.
- Insurance, permits and licensing.
- Complete gear lists and
waivers well in advance of program.
- Props and group equipment.
Services such as, transportation,
accommodation, catering etc. can all be included in
programs at extra cost.
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