DESTINATIONS -
White
goat Wilderness
2006 Dates
August 15 - 20
A
superb off trail trek offering all the glories of a wilderness rich in
alpine diversity with rugged peaks studded with glaciers, wildlife and
solitude. You will encounter steep ascents and descents over bedrock,
talus and scree, mixed with easy walking. Most of the routes through the
White Goat Wilderness were originally old outfitter’s trails.
Mountain goats, Bighorn sheep, Caribou, marmots and pikas inhabit the
alpine areas of the park.
White Goat Wilderness is situated just east of the boundary between Jasper and Banff National Parks and covers 445 square km of stunning alpine terrain. It is a land of unspoiled beauty; 3000 m high rugged peaks separated by wide valleys, hanging glaciers, colorful alpine wild flowers and infinite views. A profusion of wildlife can be witnessed, such as woodland caribou, moose, elk and bighorn sheep and on lower slopes, grizzly and black bear.
From point of origin - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Group transport between Calgary, Alberta and the trailhead
- Accommodations (4 nights of tenting)
- Park permits
- All meals including gourmet camping cuisine
- All group camping gear (tents, pots, stoves, fuel, tarp, food hanging supplies, water purification)
- Group safety and first aid supplies and a White Goat Wilderness map
Guests Provide
- Personal clothing and kit
- Specific backpacking equipment (boots, backpack, sleeping bag, Therm-A-Rest, etc.)
- Beverages and snacks while on tour
- Personal spending money, travel accident insurance and all other items of a personal nature
This is an off trail backpacking adventure exploring on of Canada's magnificent undisturbed wilderness areas. The White Goat Wilderness is part of the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains, which offers us challenge and solitude in an undisturbed natural setting. This 6-day tour originates in the hub of Alberta’s mountain gateway, Calgary. After short introductions and loading, our journey begins with a drive through Banff, Lake Louise and up along the spectacular Icefields Parkway with overnight accommodations in the Park. The next 5 days will be spent backpacking and exploring the rugged alpine terrain of White Goat Wilderness. On day 6, after enjoying the final hiking exploration of the Canadian Rockies (a UNESCO natural world heritage site), we will return to Calgary in the evening, Meals are included and will be prepared by your guides. The average daily distance is about 12 -15 kilometres.
A detailed itinerary is part of the custom information package prepared for every Nomadic Routes tour. Also included is a detailed description of how to get to the point of origin of each specific tour. Just email us at info@nomadicroutes.com or call (403) 807-3700. "Contact Us"
