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West Canada’s Best Hiking Tours
British Columbia / Alberta Guided Hiking Tours within Wells Gray Park, Mt.Robson, Rocky Mountain National Parks of Banff, Jasper, Yoho, the Chilcotin, Coast Mountains and Whistler. |
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| Bobbie Burns Lodge is located 194 km (120 miles) west of Banff, nestled in the Purcell Mountains The spectacular, still little climbed Bobbie Burns Range takes its name from the great Scottish poet. ("Gie me ae spark o' Nature's fire," he wrote, "That's a' the learning I desire." The old silver and gold miners who chipped away in these great peaks were a surprisingly bookish, nature-loving lot.) Exploration of the Bobbie Burns began with a survey party in the early 1900s. Decades later the great J. Monroe Thorington, author of the classic “Where the Clouds Can Go” and “A Climber's Guide to the Canadian Rockies” did the first serious climbing in the range. A quote from Thorington might well serve as our motto: "We were not pioneers ourselves, but we journeyed over old trails that were new to us, and with hearts open. Who shall distinguish?" Like most of our lodges, Bobbie Burns accommodates 44 Heli-Hikers and climbers, in this case in 24 double/twin rooms, all with private bath. Bobbie Burns has a view-rich outdoor whirlpool, a climbing wall, sauna, games room, shop, and a big, welcoming fireplace in our exceptionally homey common area. Its extensive wine cellar is certainly one of the world's best in a wilderness lodge. |
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| Bobbie Burns Lodge |
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4 Day Heli Hiking Bobbie Burns Lodge, Purcell Mountains |
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| We pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Banff and drive west, through two glorious national parks, snacking along the way. We arrive at our helipad at about 9:30 for the first helicopter flight to the Bugaboo Lodge. Upon arrival we are greeted by the lodge manager, outfitted with boots, day packs, rain gear, etc., and settle into our rooms. At noon, we gather in the lodge dining room for lunch, meet the staff, and have a briefing on the next few days. After a helicopter safety talk, we climb in and soar up for an afternoon of getting acquainted with the High Country. In the late afternoon, our chopper picks us up and it's back to the lodge for hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks, tea, and good old Canadian mountain water. Our casual gourmet dinner, served family style, will be at 7:00 (save room for our pastry chef's latest inspiration). Then some camaraderie by the fire, maybe a sauna or whirlpool, and a great night's sleep. |
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| You might want to join the optional morning stretch, or sleep a little later. Breakfast is at 8:00. The first helicopter leaves at 9:00 (the aircraft seats 11 guests and a guide), making the short but dramatic trip to the timberline. The landscapes in which we spend our days are knock-down, world-class gorgeous and varied, and there is probably no other place on earth where you can experience such wildness and solitude without lugging a 40-pound backpack. Enjoy great hiking, picnicking, a little learning about glacial landscapes and their hardy life-forms, and lots of fun accomplished, we fly back at day's end to the lodge for (depending on our mood) a massage (not included in the base price, but well worth the cost), a browse in the lodge shop, a game of chess, a go at the lodge climbing wall, a cocktail on the deck as alpen-glow bathes the peaks we've been communing with, dinner, storytelling in the living room, and another great night's sleep. |
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| After breakfast, the first helicopter leaves about 9:30 am for the helipad, where we board a motor coach for the drive back to Lake Louise, Banff, and/or Calgary Airport. |
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Departure Dates |
| July |
09, 15, 24, 27 |
| August |
02, 05, 14, 26, 29 |
| September |
01, 04, 07, 10 |
| Rates per Person in CAD$ |
Adult |
| July 09 - August 14 |
$1991.00 |
| August 26 - August 29 |
$1842.00 |
| September 01 - September 10 |
$1692.00 |
Including:
• 3 nights accommodation at the Boobie Burns Lodge. Rooms with private bath • 3 meals per day, from lunch on first day to lunch on last day • Helicopter flights in and out of lodge, plus helicopter flights for each hiking day from lodge • Daily activity as outlined in your package itinerary (heli-hiking, etc) • Certified guide for each day's excursion • Use of hiking equipment (hiking boots, insulated hooded jacket, rain poncho, wind pants, day pack) • Ground transportation from Banff to heli-pad, and return to Banff or Calgary • All applicable taxes (including non-resident GST rebate) |
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