'Pika-Adventures" Owned and operated by Heike Urban & Eric Urban
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We are specialized in guided tours throughout Alberta and beautiful British Columbia, exclusively designed for small groups with a maximum of 6 participants. Our 2013/ 2014 program consists of snowshoe tours, day hikes and multi day hikes, as well as our luxurious Hot Springs tour "From Sky-To-Sea". To make your adventure as unique and enjoyable as possible, we will plan each and every tour taking
in consideration your personal interests and fitness level. Come and join us on your very own Pika-Adventure and "Discover The West".
04/13/2023
TWO MOOSE SPOTTED IN COCHRANE RANCHE
Two moose have been spotted this morning in the Cochrane Ranche. If you are traveling through the Ranche, please proceed with caution.
From the Alberta Environment and Parks website:
Normally, moose are not aggressive; however a moose that is stressed, a bull moose in the fall rut or a cow moose protecting her young may be easily provoked into an attack.
An agitated moose may show some of the following behaviours:
* Neck and back hairs standing up
* Ears going back against its head
* Snorting
* Lip licking
Always keep your distance from any wildlife, even if they appear calm or friendly.
03/31/2023
Don’t forget your bear-spray, make lots of noise when in the wilderness!
With bear season underway, Parks Canada advises people to carry bear spray, make noise, keep pets on leash and be on the lookout for any signs of bears.
03/28/2023
Parks Canada says the first bear sighting of the year was recorded last week, a good reminder for visitors to stay safe when exploring Banff National Park.
03/14/2023
The morning commute looks a little different in Banff National Park 🦌
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01/17/2023
"How's your New Year's diet going?" 👀
A male pileated woodpecker excavates a nest cavity in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
Ski season is back. It’s been more than a month since Sunshine Village celebrated the end of their already-long season with their annual Slush Cup, but the Banff resort has – somewhat miraculously – announced that they’re re-opening for Canada Day this week. That’s something that hasn’t ...
06/17/2022
06/07/2022
Hit the open road for two-wheeled adventure across the province
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We are specialized in guided tours throughout Alberta and beautiful British Columbia, exclusively designed for small groups with a maximum of 5-6 participants.
Our 2020 program consists of day hikes and multi day hikes, as well as a complete series of 5 hikes throughout the Summer.
Level 1: Up to 9km round-trip on flat or rolling terrain and good trails, with up to 250m of elevation gain at a relaxed pace with frequent breaks. For those with little or no hiking experience.
Level 2: A 7–10km round trip on rolling terrain and mostly good trails with up to 350m of elevation gain. We hike for 3-4 hours at a relaxed pace with breaks. For those with little hiking experience in fair physical condition.
Level 3: A 9–12km hike on varied terrain with up to 450m of elevation gain. May include some off-trail travel or creek crossings. We hike for 4–5 hours at a moderate pace. For those with some hiking experience in good physical condition.
Level 4: 2–16km of long and/or steep hikes on varied terrain with up to 650m of elevation gain. May include off-trail travel, rocky terrain, bush, or creek crossings. We hike for 5–6 hours at a moderate pace. For those with hiking experience in strong physical condition.
Level 5: These are long, strenuous hikes over 16km, with more than 650m of elevation gain. May include off-trail travel and rough terrain, while hiking for about 6–8 hours at a moderate pace. For those with lots of hiking experience in strong physical condition.
Why not challenge yourself this Summer and sign up for a series of all 5 levels of our offered hikes? This is the year to get in shape and to get more confident for future hiking/ backpacking adventures.
Come and join us on your very own ‘Pika-Adventure’ and discover our backyard, the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
