Logistics
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All participants to complete a Grounding Journey prior to hitting the trail.
Our application process will ensure readiness from a mental and physical perspective.
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Pricing is flexible to maintain inclusive access and does not include travel to the rendezvous point.
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See Wonder Trek Gear List.
We aim to pack as light as possible. We will weigh our bags before we begin to ensure we are evenly proportioned (since we'll share some of our equipment ie., water filter, camp stove, etc...) before you add your "I don't want to be without it but I don't really need it" luxuries.
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Airport: (YYC) Calgary International Airport
Passport required for non-Canadian citizens.
Day 1 Rendezvous Point: Ghost Lake Cottages (Optional)
Day 2 Rendezvous Point: Upper Kananaskis Lake (Trek Begins)
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From parking lot to the Forks Campground (Night 1) is mild incline. Walking conditions include rocky areas, packed trail, forested trail, and a wooden boardwalk. Hiking time is about 4 hours- that's taking time for photos, pee breaks, etc...
From The Forks to Turbine is a gradual and steep, gradual and steep incline. We have lots of sun exposure as we cross the side of a mountain and through a pass to another mountain so water, a hat, sunscreen and a slow and steady pass will help us. We'll bring a lock and leave whatever food or gear we don't think we'll need at Turbine in a locker at The Forks to pick-up on our return trip. This can be as short as three hours to hike. I take breaks in the meadows and meditate with the mountains and put my feet into the water so it's taken me between 3.5 to four hours each time. Daylight is on our side. It's okay to set up a tent at 8 p.m. and eat at 9 p.m. if that's what happens. We're at Turbine for two nights: the journey is our goal.
From Turbine to The Point Campground is a lot of downhill. Some steep. Some gradual. Hiking poles recommended by many, though I haven't used them. We'll stop at The Forks to pick-up our extra food/gear from the locker and continue on to The Point which is about a 30 to 40 minute walk to the parking lot. We've put this last night into our itinerary so we can complete our honoring of the land, of ourselves and each other. Perhaps in the back of your mind you're thinking, maybe I can just drive home on this night. Adaptation is always possible. : ) This will be our longest hiking day. I've done it in seven hours with breaks for lunch and water and rest. It's important to stay hydrated on this last day.Item description
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Our team will coordinate to make sure everyone is going to eat, whether sharing or bringing your own meals. Each campground has food storage lockers to keep us safe.
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Share a two or three person tent with another, or
Bring a solo tent and we'll put two solo tents on one site.
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Bathrooms are available and clean at both the Forks and Turbine Campgrounds! They are newly built (last couple of years) and there is no running water in them.
Land Love & Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we travel, explore, and play in the Canmore/Kananaskis area, known as “Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”) and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this land is also home to the Rocky View Métis District within the Battle River Territory. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, play, and steward this land, and honour and celebrate this territory. We pledge to preserve and protect this land for now and for future generations. We honour and celebrate the land, history, and habitants of this sacred space; we are guests in their home. We pledge to:
Respect the local culture, exploring with an open mind and gentle heart.
Share the space, showing care and consideration for others.
Tread lightly, leaving no trace behind.
Gather memories rather than mementos, leaving rocks, plants, and artifacts in place.
Watch wildlife from a distance, keeping myself—and the animals—safe.
Prepare for our adventures, respecting the mountains and our abilities.
Travel mindfully, being kind to all people, wildlife, and plants.
