Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover this 6000 year old mode of transportation. Embrace the Winter by walking across the thick snow pack instead of through it. While we journey, we will teach you the history of the Kananaskis valley. In the quiet and serenity of our snow covered forests you’ll learn how different species survive this harsh season.
This tour runs from 10am till 12pm, or 1pm till 3pm daily.
Hot Beverage and Cookies
Professional guide
Snowshoes
Gratuities
Departure Point
1 Mt Sparrowhawk Crescent, Kananaskis, AB T0L 2H0, Canada
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dressing appropriately for the weather is essential, be sure to check the current weather report for Kananaskis (Nakiska Ridgetop) prior to arriving.
Thermal winter boots, Sorels or similar. UGG style boots will NOT work, we do have a limited number of winter boots for rent if you do not own this kind of footwear.
Warm hat, sunglasses, warm gloves or mitts.
Warm comfortable clothes to snowshoe in think wool or fleece or (preferably not cotton), dress in layers; long underwear, a mid layer (ex: fleece or softshell) and a jacket are perfect.
Winter jacket - try to avoid heavy ski jackets unless it is very cold. A warm, breathable jacket is ideal.
Lightly insulated pants or winter hiking pants.
Small backpack, with a snack and bottle of water.
When dressing for snowshoeing, wear warmer gloves than you might think you will need, and a cooler jacket than you think you will need. We always recommend bringing a small day pack to carry extra layers, water, and to put an extra layer back into if you are too hot.
We expect guests to be in good health for the tour, please take the COVID-19 self-assessment prior to the. In the case of yourself or someone in your group qualifying for self-isolation or COVID-19 testing, please notify our shop as soon as possible to arrange for a Raincheck and alternate tour date.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
barryb126
24 Mar 2024
We had a great time on this tour! Claude was very intuitive to the skill level of our group and took lots of breaks so we all felt comfortable. The views were amazing, the equipment was excellent and it was a great way to enjoy some fresh mountain air! Highly recommend
HelenLawson15
16 Mar 2024
Kris was an excellent guide! Patient and willing to spend extra time with us. Beautiful scenary and worth going! Being from a big city it was intimidating but any level can do this.
519heatherf
16 Mar 2024
The check in and booking was very easy, The guide was awesome. He had lots of interesting facts that he told us along the way! He was very friendly and made the 2 hrs fly by.
There were only 2 of us so it was like a private tour. Amazing views, beautiful day in an awesome location.
Would highly recommend.!
This tour in
Alberta
is organized by
Kananaskis Outfitters
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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