ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive in Calgary, evening kayak session
You will be met at the Calgary International Airport by your trip leader. From here you will be transferred to your accommodation just within the city limits of Calgary for the next couple of days. After having a few hours to settle in we will head for a kayak session. Here you will be outfitted with gear before learning how to exit an upside down kayak in addition to other rescue skills that will help you out on the river in the days to come. We will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to the hotel.

Day 2: Introduction to River Kayaking
After breakfast we will get you geared up and head out to the river. The morning will be spent building the basic flatwater strokes and rescues required to progress into moving water in the afternoon session. After lunch we will start working on moving water skills including eddy turns, ferry glides, surfing, t-rescues, rolling and more. Tonight we'll head back to our Calgary hotel to relax. Tomorrow is another big day on the river.

Drive time: 5 minutes

Day 3: River Kayaking
Now we start to get into the really fun stuff. After breakfast, we will head west towards the Rockies and take on a section of river with fun and forgiving Class II rapids. This river run will include a lot of instruction integrated into the session. This will be another full day on the river in the foothills of the Alberta Rockies. After paddling we will head out to a local pub in the resort town of Canmore for dinner before returning to Calgary.

Drive time: 40 minutes

Day 4: Introduction to Mountain Biking and Overnight in Banff
After breakfast, we'll pack up all our gear and head up to Canada Olympic Park for a morning introduction to Downhill Mountain Biking. Utilizing chairlifts at this small ski resort built specifically for the 1988 Winter Olympics, your guide/instructor will take you through the basics of getting down the mountain safely, whilst having a blast at the same time. Downhill biking is known as a true adrenaline rush, but our expert instructors will help you feel confident and comfortable as you go down at your own pace. After biking we will head west into the heart of the Rockies where we will stay overnight in Banff, one of Western Canada's most beautiful mountain towns. In the evening we will head to the Banff hot springs for a well earned soak in the hot pools.

Drive time: 1 hour

Day 5: Whitewater Rafting on the Kicking Horse
An early start to the day will have us drive a little farther west through Lake Louise to Golden in British Columbia. This will deliver us to the next adventure for the trip: a full day of rafting on the world famous Kicking Horse River. The day will serve up class IV/IV+ rapids on one of the best rafting runs in the world. After rafting we will take the 1.5 hour drive to Panorama ski resort where we will be staying the next couple of days. This evening we'll enjoy a BBQ dinner and kick back in our mountainside accommodation complete with panoramic views and a hot tub to soak our tired muscles.

Drive time: 1.5 hours morning, 1.5 hours evening

Day 6: Downhill Mountain Biking – Panorama Mountain Resort
We will roll out of our accommodations after a big breakfast for a day of ski hill mountain biking. Using the Panorama ski resort chair lifts we will access 2,000 feet of bike riding which includes everything from mellow green runs to full on double black diamond bike descents. The terrain is wide and varied with runs for every ability. Your trip leader will put you through drills to improve your riding and you will notice your confidence improve throughout the day. Tonight we'll kick back mountainside, go out to dinner or prepare dinner together. A perfect end to a very active day.

Drive time: none

Day 7: Downhill Mountain Biking – Panorama Mountain Resort
Today we will head back up the mountain and shred the trails on Panorama. Polish your downhill riding, and if you are up for it, try some of the man-made wooden trails and jumps for the ultimate downhill excitement. Today you'll have the option of visiting the Panorama Wolf Sanctuary for an interpretive tour to learn about wolves and their habitat. By the end of today you'll feel exhausted and the hot pool at the lodge is the perfect remedy.

Drive time: none

Day 8: Our Canadian Rockies Adventure Ends
After breakfast at the hotel we will drive back to Calgary International Airport where you will catch your ride home.

Drive time: 3 hours

Please note: This itinerary is designed to give you an idea of what to expect during our trip but it is not set in stone. What we actually do on a given day is flexible and can be tailored to weather conditions and the interests of the group.