Tour Iceline Trail And Emerald Lake Loop

Accommodation

TENT CAMPING Sleeping on this trip is in premier 1-person or 2-person backcountry tents. Top-of-the-line self-inflating sleeping pads and sleeping bags (professionally laundered after every trip) are also provided.

Meals

All meals from Lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day

Guide

Professional, certified Wildland Canadian Rockies backpacking guides

Transport

Transportation for the duration of the tour starting on Day 1 and ending on the last day in Banff

Others

A detailed trip packet that takes the guesswork out of your travel, training, packing, and preparing for the trip Access to our Adventure Consultant team 7 days a week Gear including multi-day backpack, tent, sleeping pad, trekking poles and more High quality, synthetic sleeping bag (professionally laundered after every use) – or bring your own Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and communication device (InReach Explorer or satellite phone) A Lifetime Hiking Membership entitling you, your spouse and dependents to a discount of 10% off any Wildland hiking trip after your first one (must book directly with us to receive the discount)!

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Others

Transportation to Banff, Alberta Trip insurance that includes medical coverage and at least $200,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage (strongly encouraged) All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. flight cancellation, personal illness, strikes, etc. (we recommend trip insurance coverage for these variables) Clothes, rain gear, and footwear (see recommendations) Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items Water bottles and a headlamp or flashlight Gratuity for guide(s) and crew (industry recommendation is 10-20% of total trip cost; please tip your lead guide and they can distribute responsibly to the crew. Canadian Dollar recommended or USD is acceptable)

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Pre-Trip Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Pre-Trip Arrival

You will need to arrive the day before your trip in time to attend the orientation meeting at 5pm at the Banff Center, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff. Your guide will cover introductions, a thorough briefing of your route, hand out group and personal gear and answer any last-minute questions you may have. Your guide will let you know what time they will pick you up from your hotel. Dinner is on your own and make sure you have a hearty one as tomorrow we hit the trail!
Day 2 Day 2
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2

Driving Duration: 1.5 hours

Hiking Mileage: 4.5 miles (7.2 km)

Elevation Gain: 490 feet (150 m)

Our Canadian Rockies trek begins with pick-up from your hotel and a scenic drive crossing over the great divide and into British Columbia. Our first day is a tour of 5 waterfalls! Arriving at the parking lot we have an immediate spectacular view of Takakkaw Falls, the second tallest waterfall in Canada, rising over 1200ft in the air. From here we’ll follow a spectacular trail through pockets of temperate rainforest through the Yoho River Valley. On the way we’ll enjoy breaks at the wondrous Laughing Falls, Point of Lace Falls and Angel’s Staircase Falls. Tonight’s camp is near the base of our final waterfall of the day, Twin Falls. The roar of the river and plunging glacial fed water will be our backdrop and lull us to sleep after a well-deserved gourmet meal prepared by your guide.
Day 3 Day 3
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3

Hiking Mileage: 6.4 miles (10.3 km)

Elevation Gain: 2445 feet (745 m)

Elevation Loss: 985 feet (300 m)

Waking to the smell of coffee or tea and a delicious breakfast, we’ll pack up and throw on our backpacks and continue our loop hike. We are quickly rewarded with up close views of Twin Falls. These falls are unique with two channels of rushing water that fall 260ft side by side from a rocky precipice before braiding together and crashing into the river below. Continuing upwards, the trail gets steeper as we hike around to the top of the falls. If time allows, we will explore the surrounding valley full of cascades and waterfalls before continuing on our journey. Before reaching the top of Whaleback we cross an exhilarating suspension bridge and take in 360-degree views of glaciers and alpine peaks before dropping down to the floor of the Little Yoho River Valley. Our camp tonight lies in this magnificent valley beside the clear rushing waters of the river. After another top-notch meal, we’ll drift to sleep in anticipation for our next day of outstanding alpine scenery.
Day 4 Day 4
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4

Hiking Mileage: 6.5 miles (10.4 km)

Elevation Gain: 720 feet (220 m)

Elevation Loss: 1310 feet (400 m)

Today is often the highlight of the trip as we traverse the superb Iceline Trail. Starting off climbing a series of switchbacks we’ll spend the majority of the day high in the alpine. We are rewarded with astonishing sweeping views of towering peaks, glaciers, alpine lakes and the valley below. Our trail and views remain astounding as we arrive to our camp at Yoho Lake. This lake is filled with spectacular turquoise water and has few of the famous Park’s Canada red Adirondack chairs for lounging and relaxing after this breathtaking day of world class hiking. Sit back, kick off your boots, and enjoy the peace and quiet as your guide whips up our final celebratory dinner of the trip.
Day 5 Day 5
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5

Hiking Mileage: 4.4 miles (7 km)

Elevation Loss: 1640 feet (500 m)

Driving Duration: 1.5 hours

Today might be the final day of our trip, but we still haven’t seen all of the unique natural wonders this outstanding loop hike has to offer. Today our trail passes by more beautiful waterfalls, lush forests and large views on our way to Emerald Lake. The lake is enclosed by Mount Burgess, Wapta Mountain and the mountains of the President Range. This basin traps storms, causing more frequent rain in summer and heavy snowfalls in winter. This influx of moisture works with the lake’s low elevation to produce a unique selection of flora. Trees found here are more typical of some of British Columbia’s wet interior forests, such as western red cedar, western yew, western hemlock and western white pine. Our hike ends at the banks of this spectacularly colored lake. Our private shuttle and a picnic lunch will be waiting for us at our trailhead. After lunch, we’ll drive back to Banff reminiscing about our recent adventure and planning our next. What a trip it has been in the Canadian Rockies!

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Iceline Trail And Emerald Lake Loop

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