trek canada rockies brochure - action challenge · 2016-02-12 · please visit our website for more...

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actionchallenge on the Canada Rockies

trip highlights● Towns of Banff & Jasper● Trek Assiniboine National Park● View the awe - inspiring Ten Peaks● Discover the hidden gems of Calgary● Climb the switchback trails to Parker Ridge● Hike alongside the emerald waters of Lake Agnes● See Sentinel Pass from Larch Valley

● Activity: Trekking● Location: The Rocky Mountains, Canada● Duration: 9 days / 5 days trekking● Difficulty: Moderate● Distance: 52 km● Group size: 15 -25

at a glance

Action Challenge have been leading inspirational team adventures across the world for individuals, private groups,charities and corporate clients since 1999. Our trips enable people to experience the world’s most exhilarating locations,often in aid of charity. At the heart of every challenge is team spirit and fulfilment; together we take on once-in-a-lifetimeadventures, achieve formidable goals and forge friendships for life.

This stunning journey takes us deep into the Canadian Rockies to a hikers’ paradise. Escape the office for a week toexplore wonderful scenery; from glacier-clad mountains to emerald lakes and dense conifer forests.

The snow-capped peaks stand proud as we cross rolling meadows carpeted with alpine flowers and gaze out over thewaters of Maligne Lake. Switchback trails take us high above the tree line to Parker Ridge where we are rewarded withfabulous views over the mighty Columbus Icefield. We walk alongside Lake Agnes’ emerald waters and climb high onforest trails through valleys blanketed in golden autumnal foliage. From Sunshine Village we cross the continental divideat 2,300m, entering the stunning Mt. Assiniboine National Park and into a backcountry hikers’ dream.

Our team hikes take us along incredible trails with magnificent panoramic views over many of the Rockies’ moststunning vistas, from the Sentinels to Paradise Valley, the Ten Peaks and the Columbus Icefield. The mountains arerich with wildlife and spotting eagles, otters, porcupine, moose and bears is all part of the experience.

Back in Calgary we celebrate our Canadian Rocky challenge with our new friends, feeling revitalised and reinvigoratedby our spectacular mountain hikes.

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The summer and early autumn monthsare considered the best time to visit theCanadian Rockies as the climate canbecome extreme at other times. It is wiseto expect changeable mountain weather.In general, the weather is moderate withaverage temperatures of 16 to 23°C.

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This fully-inclusive adventure to the Canadian Rockies will begin as soon as youregister! You will receive a challenge pack including a training guide, kit list anddiscounts for all the essentials you may need. If you are raising money for a charity, wewill sort out all the formalities so you can concentrate on your own preparation andfundraising. We offer pre-challenge briefings and training weekends in the UK, whereyou can meet our trek leaders, members of your group and others taking part inchallenges around the world. On the day of departure you will meet your group andAction Challenge leader at the airport in London. Whether you’re joining the challengeon your own or with others, you will instantly be made to feel welcome. As a team we willboard our flight to Calgary, ready to take on the Canadian Rockies and the hikingadventure of a lifetime!

introduction

brief itineraryDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5

Arrive in CalgaryMt. Assiniboine National ParkValley of Ten PeaksParker Ridge & Lake AgnesJasper

what’s included

Why not stay on after the challenge andexplore some more of Canada’s high-lights?

Extensions include: • Calgary City Package • Vancouver Tour • Rock Mountaineer Train ride through

the Rockies

Please visit our website for more details

All inclusive trip cost from £2,249 for 2016or £2,299 for 2017Initial £399 deposit to sign up

Three payment options available

· International flights· Action Challenge trek leader· Full support team, including local guides· UK medic· All accommodation· All meals, except in free time· Airline taxes· Treated drinking water· All transfers in local vehicles· National Park entrance fees· Celebration dinner· Invitation to a challenge briefing in London· Discounted training weekends in the Peak District, Snowdonia and Brecons· Fitness and training guide· Discounts from UK retailers· Reduced rates at Nomad Travel Clinics and Masta Health

+44 (0) 207 609 6695 www.act ionchal lenge.com events@actionchal lenge.com

We will be walking for up to 6 hours a daythrough rocky and hilly terrain. A goodlevel of endurance will be necessary todeal with the undulating nature of the trek.

Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9

Maligne LakeTransfer day to CalgaryFlight to UKArrive in the UK

Breakfast each morning will be in ourhotel whilst lunches will be en-route.Evening meals will be at the hotel or alocal restaurant, except in free time.

All meals are full of carbohydrates, proteinand nutrients to keep us well fuelledthroughout the trip.

We can cater for all dietary requirementsif informed in advance.

• Seven nights in alpine lodges, hostelsand hotels

All accommodation is on a twin/triple-share, single-sex basis and we will pairyou with someone of a similar age, wherepossible. If you wish to share a room withsomeone you are travelling with, pleasespecify this on your registration form.

itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrive in Calgary

We arrive into Calgary mid-afternoon and have a three hour drive to our hotel in Banffadmiring the majestic scenery en route. In the evening we have a welcome meal, abriefing on the challenge ahead and meet our guides, before relaxing into our newsurroundings.

Meals: D Accom: Lodge

DAY 4 - Parker Ridge and Lake Agnes

Today’s climb follows a series of switchback trails to Parker Ridge, from where weenjoy spectacular views out across the Columbus Icefield. After time for photos and apicnic lunch, we head to Lake Agnes for our afternoon hike. The trail climbs parallel tothe shoreline and offers stunning views of Mount Victoria and the emerald waters ofLake Agnes herself. After the trek we transfer back to Lake Louise for a second night.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Lodge Trek time: 4 - 6 hours

If you decide that you would like to haveyour own room on the challenge, we canaccommodate this in the majority ofplaces.

Please email us for more information

• Insurance - approximately £60 • Vaccinations - up to date on boosters. • Tips for local staff - recommendedamount £50 • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement as

applied by airlines.

DAY 2 - Mt. Assiniboine National Park

Today we transfer East to Banff National Park for our first hiking challenge. We start offat Sunshine Village following the trail as it takes us across the continental divide at aheight of 2,300m and into the stunning Mt. Assiniboine National Park. This 10km routeis a lovely first day of trekking allowing us to prepare for the rest of our challenge. Afterthe trek we transfer back to Banff for the night.


Our hike begins at the shore of Moraine Lake, climbing steadily through forest until itopens up into the beautiful Larch Valley, with it’s fall foliage of golden larches blanketingthe valley sides. Ahead of us is the imposing wall beneath Sentinel Pass and a faintlyseen trail switching its way to the top. From the pass we look down into Paradise Valleyand the rock pinnacles known as the “Sentinels”. After lunch, we return to Moraine Lakewith awe-inspiring views of the Ten Peaks ahead of us along the hike. We then transferback to Lake Louise for the night.


DAY 3 - Valley of Ten Peaks


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A kit list will be sent to you on receipt ofregistration. Many everyday items can beused on this challenge, and we offer a kithire service to keep costs down.

DAY 7 - Transfer day to Calgary

Today we transfer all the way back to Calgary known as the gateway to the Rockies.We have a bit of free time in the afternoon and evening to take in the sights of Calgarybefore winding down and preparing for our trip home and the end of the challenge.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel

DAY 8 - Departure

We have free time to enjoy Calgary before we transfer to the airport for our flight backto the UK.

Meals: B

If you are planning on travelling to Canadabefore the challenge or wish to organiseyour own flights, we do offer a land onlyoption, with a significant discount off thetrip price. You will be required to meetyour group at the hotel on day two of theitinerary.

Please email us for more information

• Alcoholic drinks • Drinks and food outside of meals, otherthan water • Personal kit / equipment • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement as

applied by airlines.

DAY 9 - Arrive UK

We arrive back in the UK after a fantastic trip.


training weekends / briefings

We run a number of training weekendsthroughout the year in the Peak District,Brecon beacons and Snowdonia. Theseare fully-inclusive - 2 night’saccommodation and all meals. We alsoorganise training days in London and theNorth and South downs. On both, you willget the chance to meet our mountainleaders and test out your kit and fitness!

You will also receive an invite to achallenge briefing in central London.

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DAY 5 - Jasper

This morning we set out for the mighty Columbus Icefield. We drive along one of themost beautiful highways in the world with its glittering glaciers, emerald lakes and denseconifer forests. In the afternoon we arrive at the mountain resort of Jasper in theAthabasca River Valley. Here, we are at the very heart of the Canadian Rockies,surrounded by majestic mountain peaks. This will be our base for two nights.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Trek time: 2 - 4 hours

DAY 6 - Maligne Lake

We start the day with a 5km trek to one of the finest views to be found in the area. Froman abandoned log cabin at 2,170m, the greenish-blue waters of Maligne Lake stretchtowards the hazy distance with the glacier-clad 3,000m summits rising beyond. We takean easy walk over the open meadows of this rolling mountainside, carpeted with alpineflowers during the summer months. The highest point is reached with a 500m climb to2,600m. The rest of the day is spent exploring the shores of Maligne Lake and drivingthe valley road back to Jasper where we have a celebratory meal to mark the end of ourtreks.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Trek time: 5 - 6 hours

payment optionsATOL is a scheme that protects you fromlosing money or being stranded abroad ifyour travel company collapses. ActionChallenge is 100% ATOL bonded, whichprovides you with full financial protection.On receipt of your registration fee, you willreceive an ATOL certificate explainingyour protection.

A REGISTRATION DEPOSIT of £399 for 2016/17 is required to secure your place, paidin full by card at the time of registration.

Once registered, there are 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS to fund the balance of the trip cost.Full details are on our website.

1) SELF FUNDED

For anyone who wants to pay for the entire trip themselves. It’s then completely up toyou whether or not you choose to raise any money for a charity of your choice. The totalall inclusive cost of this trip is £2,249 for 2016 or £2,299 for 2017, which, after you paythe £399 Registration Deposit, leaves a balance of £1,850 for 2016 or £1,900 for 2017.This final balance is due for payment 10 weeks before your departure along with anyfuel surcharges levied by the airline.

2) SPONSORSHIP FUNDED

This is for anyone who wants to take on this challenge and will link it with fundraising asignificant sum of money for a charity of their choice. You would have to raise at least£3,700 for 2016 or £3,800 for 2017 via sponsorship and donations from friends, familyand colleagues, and be confident at the outset that you can achieve this total.

Pay the Registration Deposit and nominate a charity to fundraise for. All fundraisinggoes directly to your charity and providing that you raise at least £3,700 for 2016 or£3,800 for 2017, your charity will pay for the balance of your trip costs to ActionChallenge. That balance, paid by your charity, is £1,850 for 2016 or £1,900 for 2017(the same as if you were you were ‘Self Funded’) - the charity will retain at least £1,850for 2016 or £1,900 for 2017 to help fund their work. You will have to pay any airline fuelsurcharges 10 weeks prior to departure.

3) MIXED FUNDED

You pay about half the trip cost yourself, and also fundraise for your charity. They paythe remaining balance of your trip costs. Ideal for anyone who wants to take on thechallenge and also fundraise for a charity, BUT is happy to pay a reasonable proportionof the trip cost themselves, which with your registration deposit, is set at a level thatcovers at least the costs of flights & accommodation; perfect for those who feel more atease asking for sponsorship in respect to the ‘challenge’ component of their trip.

Pay the Registration Deposit and nominate a charity to fundraise for. All fundraisinggoes directly to your charity and providing that you raise at least £2,775 for 2016 or£2850 for 2017, your charity will pay a portion of your trip cost to Action Challenge. Thatbalance, paid by your charity, is £1,110 for 2016 or £1,140 for 2017. At the same time,you will be required to pay the remaining balance yourself, which will be a figure of £740for 2016 or £760 for 2017. (These amounts add up the same as the ‘Self Funded’ finalbalance) - the charity will retain at least £1,665 for 2016 or £1,710 for 2017 to help fundtheir work. You will have to pay any airline fuel surcharges 10 weeks prior to departure.

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how to book

To book on to this challenge, please visitour website; www.actionchallenge.comfor a full list of prices and all availabledates.


If you are a charity, business, school orprivate group with a minimum of 10people and fancy your own bespoke trip,please call us on +44(0 )20 7609 6695or you can send us an email toevents@actionchal lenge.comfor more information.

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