DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION AND RESTRICTIONS SURROUNDING COVID-19, THE SUNSHINE GONDOLA IS NOT RUNNING THIS SUMMER AND WE WILL BE SUBSTITUTING THIS HIKE.

• Return transportation to and from Calgary

• Certified hiking guide

• One-hour yoga class with certified instructor

• Lunch (vegetarian option available on request)

Itinerary:

• 7:00 AM: Pickup from anywhere in central Calgary

• 9:30 AM: Arrive at Upper Bank head Picnic Site; gear up

• 9:45 AM: Start on trail

• 11:30 AM: Break for lunch

• 12:30 PM: Hike back down

• 2:30 PM: Yoga class*

• 3:30 PM : Depart for Calgary

• 6:00 PM: Drop off within central Calgary

The Hike:

Take a walk in to Alberta’s past as we hike along an old mine access path, find a historical mine building and work your way up to the Cirque and look out over Lake Minnewanka and the Bow Valley with Mount Rundle in the distance.

• Length: 2-3 hours each way

• Distance: 9-10km return

• Elevation gain: 455 m

• Maximum Elevation: 1920 m

• Difficulty: Moderate

Please bring plenty of water, a yoga mat*, sunscreen, snacks, and dress in layers and appropriately for the weather (note that the temperature can drop significantly with higher elevation).

*Yoga mat is provided, however if you prefer more cushion for your practice, please feel free to bring your favourite mat.

This trip is replacing the Citadel Pass trip on our brochure, as the length of the trip to the pass makes it accessible only with an overnight stay at either Sunshine Village or one of the campgrounds near the pass. To take a group out for the Citadel Pass trip, please contact us at exploremoreyyc@gmail.com