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19/06/2024

Moraines, stream crossings, waterfalls and breathtaking views - what more can you ask for on a backpacking trip?! 💧🥾
The Iceline is a Rockies classic that takes hikers up above the Yoho Valley, traverses along a glacially-scraped landscape of rock and ice, and weaves through lush green meadows filled with alpine flowers. This world-class backpacking trip hikes past five waterfalls, numerous brilliant turquoise lakes and 360 degree views.
Sound like a trip for you? Check out our September dates!
👉 September 21-24, 2024
👉 September 27-30, 2024
Register now at : https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/iceline-trail

17/06/2024

It is almost the Summer Solstice! And it is snowing. Our Backpackpacking season started off with a bang and brr. These amazing ladies got out on 2024's first Women's Intro to Backpacking trip.

15/06/2024

Are you interested in learning how to navigate in terrain without established trails and choosing your own path?
Off trail backpacking offers the opportunity to enjoy a different perspective by evaluating terrain and charting your route with a map and compass.
This summer we're offering two Remote Backpacking Trips to help you elevate your wilderness skills to the next level. We'll show you how to navigate safely with limited trails and infrastructure and lots of opportunity to practice your skills.
A Step Up: Wilderness Backpacking Trip Dates:
🥾 August 15 - 18, 2024
🥾 September 12 - 15, 2024
To register for this adventure, visit: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/off-trail-backpacking
Image ID:An evening alpine scene featuring a bright orange tent in the foreground beside a turquoise lake. In the distance is a mountain range. The sky is a mix of blue sky and clouds.

10/06/2024

🔦*Trip Spotlight*🔦
🌸Women's Backpacking Trip to Diana Lake Lodge: July 27- 30, 2024 🌸
Beautiful Diana Lake Lodge is situated just outside the NW corner of Kootenay National Park in the Brisco Range. This hidden gem has access to Judge Ridge and Whitetail Pass, as well as stunning hikes through sub-alpine meadows. At the end of the day, guests have the opportunity to kick back, relax, and soak in the views while enjoying delicious food at the lodge.
Our Women's Backpacking Trip to Diana Lake Lodge starts with 7 km hike through lush forests and alpine meadows as we ascend 700 meters to the Lodge. The next day features a day hike in the local meadows and ridges with up to 600 meters of elevation gain and splendid views of alpine flowers. The final day we'll take in all the beautiful sights as we descend back to the trailhead.
This is a new trip for 2024 and we're excited to share it with you! 🥾
If this trip sounds up your alley, register at : https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/diana-lake-lodge

08/06/2024

Looking for a hiking challenge to help get you fit for your summer adventures?! Our Hiker Summit Series focusses on building endurance and making new outdoor friends while hiking three popular peaks around Canmore.
🥾 Series 1 : June 29, 30 & July 1
🥾 Series 2: August 3, 4 & 5
At the completion of each hike you'll receive a badge commemorating your accomplishment! 🏆
To register go to: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/day-trips/hiker-triple-crown

06/06/2024

Stunning views, fascinating geology and beautiful alpine meadows! The Iceline Trail Backpacking Trip packs a lot into 4 days! On this trip, you'll see:
👉 Waterfalls (and more waterfalls!)
👉 Glaciers
👉 Gorgeous Turquoise Lakes
All of these things combined make this backpacking trip one of our favs! We've just opened up two more trips in September and we'd love to have you! Our September dates are:
September 21 -24, 2024
September 27 - 30, 2024.
To register for this spectacular trip, visit: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/iceline-trail

01/06/2024

Some of the most beautiful views in the mountains come in the summer months with the explosion of alpine flowers. These hardy plants have adapted to live at altitude and only have a few months to show their stuff. The variety and abundance of flowers is akin to the richness found in a coral reef and the delicate balance within the ecosystem is just as complex.
Some of the best places to witness this beautiful display of colour are on more remote, less travelled hikes. Our remote backpacking trips aim to share this abundant environment with folks while underscoring the importance of treading lightly and aligning with leave no trace principles.🥾🌱🌸
This summer we are running Remote Backpacking trips August 15-18, 2024 and September 12-15, 2024.
If this sounds like the path for you, check out our page on Remote Backpacking Trips at: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/off-trail-backpacking
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30/05/2024

We know the spring hiking season is just getting under way but we're already excited for the fall and the beauty of hiking in the luscious colours of the larch tree! Larch trees are one of the few deciduous conifers which means each fall they shed their leaves. Each fall the golden colour of larch trees pop up and pepper the hillsides and mountain tops of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Valley.
This year we're offering a series of day hikes geared towards admiring these lovely trees in a fall hiking series. 🍂🍁
👉For more information, visit: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/day-trips/larch-day-hiking-trips 👈
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26/05/2024

High above the Yoho Valley, hikers can walk amongst the moraines and rock steps scoured by the recent retreat of the Emerald Glacier, still visible above. Walking through this landscape can feel like a kind of moonscape and reveals layers of time and erosion on its path.
🌞 Crisp blue skies and autumn sunshine are some of the best conditions to appreciate this trail as the mountain colours turn to gold and red. We've just added a few Iceline backpacking trips for September 2024. 🍂🍁
Check them out at:
https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/iceline-trail

23/05/2024

Stunning views, delicious food and great company 😊...What better way to spend a weekend away?!
Diana Lake Lodge is a hidden gem in the Canadian Rockies. Nestled in the Brisco Range just outside the north west edge of Kootenay National Park, this lodge has been in operation for over 60 years. What started out as a hunters lodge and outfitters cabin has now developed into a environmentally-minded, family-run business that focusses on creating community and sharing the outdoors.
In summer 2024, for the first time, we're partnering with Diana Lake Lodge to present the Women's Backpacking Trip to Diana Lake Lodge! This trip off the beaten path will feature hikes in meadows full of alpine flowers and fantastic views. At the end of the day, we will kick back and relax with delicious food and like-minded souls.
For a limited time until June 4th, we're offering a 30% discount on this trip. Don't miss out on this beautiful adventure!
Register now at : https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/diana-lake-lodge

23/05/2024

One of the greatest things about getting to the summit is the new vantage point it gives on the landscape, but also the new perspective it presents on what we're capable of when we challenge ourselves.
Setting goals and propelling oneself to new heights in fitness and in the mountains are the focus in the spring Hiker Summit Series. In this series we tackle the local summits around Canmore including Ha Ling, Grotto Mountain and the East End of Rundle (EEOR) together we like-minded folks. At the completion of each hike you’ll receive a badge commemorating your accomplishment! 🏆 🥾
If this sounds like a challenge you're interested in, come join our crew! The first hike is June 29.
👉For more information, check out: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/day-trips/hiker-triple-crown 👈

21/05/2024

Over at Get Outside Adventures headquarters we love hiking with our furry friends in the back country! One of the joys of hiking can be sharing it with a trusted four legged friend - both day trips and overnight. However, it is a rare discovery to find a lodge that accepts these friends for sleepovers.
Enter = Diana Lake Lodge!
Diana Lake Lodge is one of the few backpacking lodges that accepts (well-behaved) dogs for overnight stays. It's one of the reasons we're so pleased to be working with them on our Woman's Backpacking Trip to Diana Lake Lodge this July!
From now until June 4th, this trip is on sale for 30% off regular price!
Check it out at:
👉 https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/diana-lake-lodge 👈

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17/05/2024

Often when folks start out in the backcountry they stick to established, well known trails. While this is a great approach when you are learning the ropes, there is a whole WORLD of possibilities when you take a step into off-trail, wilderness backpacking. Learning how to navigate off trail, safely cross rivers and build a remote backcountry camp are all valuable skills to hone for all hikers and backpackers.
Image ID: Photo 1 by Pat Morrow. A woman in a bright red t-shirt hikes through a white pine forest. In the distance is a glacier sitting on top of a mountain range.
Photo 2 by E Fuller Artist A man hikes beside a small stream in an alpine meadow. There are evergreen trees on either side of the stream and there are mountains in the distance.
Photo 3 by Sarah E Fuller Artist A bright orange tent sits in an alpine meadow with a stand of evergreen trees behind. In the distance the sun is setting behind the mountains and the sky is golden/blue.

15/05/2024

Did you know?
Takakkaw Falls have a total height of 373 metres making it the second tallest waterfall in Canada!
The Iceline Trail takes day hikers and backpackers up to over 2000 meters above sea level and features stunning views of the Yoho Valley and the impressive Takakkaw Falls.
Fall is a beautiful time to be in this landscape and we've just added a few more September backpacking trips on this fantastic trail. We'd love to have you! ☺️
For more information check out: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/iceline-trail

09/05/2024

The morning sun illuminates The Rockwall at Floe Lake.
This 600 meter cliff of banded limestone is part of the Ottertail Formation that runs south from Yoho National Park and into Kootenay National Park, and formed during the Late Cambrian period. The 54 km Rockwall trail traverses below the wall of rock that gives it its name, offering an abundance of spectacular views, alpine meadows and beautiful hanging glaciers.
Our Rockwall Trip heads takes hikers from north to south, finishing at the sublime beauty of Floe Lake. A morning coffee by the lake is the a perfect way to wrap up this five day adventure before the 10.5 km hike back to the trailhead.

08/05/2024

Did you know? This bright purple dome of flowers is called Moss Campion and is a common alpine plant found in the Canadian Rockies. Though it is one of the faster growing plants, it takes 10 years to flower and is sensitive to being walked on.
On remote backpacking trips, if you’re hiking off trail with a group, you should spread out to ensure that you aren’t walking on the same spots. This approach aligns with principles and helps to minimize impact on alpine ecosystems.

05/05/2024

Ahhhhh 💆‍♀️
Imagine sipping your morning coffee or tea with this stellar view? ☕
Remote backpacking offers the possibility to adventure in less frequented areas while practicing route finding and leave-no-trace principles!
There is a world of opportunity when broadening your horizons beyond established hiking trails and more well-known destinations.
Interested to learn more?

26/04/2024

The log cabin at Diana Lake has been in operation since the 1950s and operates as a tea house for day hikers. It's situated in a beautiful larch meadow surrounded by stunning mountain peaks.
Diana Lake Lodge will be the basecamp for our Women's Backpacking Trip to Diana Lake this July. Amazing food, great company and stellar mountain views from the front porch is the perfect way to unwind after a day in the hills.
There are still a few spots available for this adventure. Check it out at : https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/diana-lake-lodge

22/04/2024

Happy Earth Day!
Hope you are getting outside and enjoying the splendour and wonder of our beautiful planet. 🌏🌍🌎
How are you enjoying Earth Day 2024?
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19/04/2024

One of the cool things about the West Coast Trail is how it weaves its way between the rainforest and ocean ecosystems. Beach walks at low tide reveal a myriad of sea creatures and the sounds of sea lions, whales and sea birds accompany you as you walk between forest and shore.
August is one of the most spectacular times to be on the trail and we happen to have spots on our August 4-11 Trip.
To register, check out https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/women-s-west-coast-trail

16/04/2024

Diana Lake Lodge is situated just outside the NW boundary of Kootenay National Park in the Briscoe range. Roughly 6 km to the west (as the crow flies) lies the Southern Rocky Mountain Trench Fault which reveals itself as a wide valley separating the Columbia Mountains from the Rockies.
The entire Rocky Mountain Trench runs from the Liard River in northern B.C all the way to just south of the International Border – approximately 1600km! The faulting in this region of the Rockies is known as block faulting and began here about 60 million years ago.
The ancient geologic history of the area also reveals itself in the fossils of Fossil Ridge found above Diana Lake Lodge. Deposited over 500 million years ago and representing a cross section of aquatic life from the middle of the pre-Cambrian era, the fossils of the Canadian Rockies can remind us of the deep time embedded in the earth’s geologic processes.

12/04/2024

Are you ready for this summer's hiking season? 🦵💪
In addition to thinking about the right tent, comfy boots and tasty treats for the trail, it’s important to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength to carry you through your well-planned adventures! Fitness training is a key component to reduce the chance of injury and increase your enjoyment on trail.
Our "Hiking for Fitness" Series features 5 weeks of hiking training in stunning Banff National Park. Our guides will offer tips on how to modify your step to save energy, tools to manage aches and pains and information on stay injury free for your summer adventures.
Our Spring Series starts May 4th! 🥾🥾
More details can be found at: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/day-trips/hiking-series

10/04/2024

Sunset at Tsusiat Falls Campground, West Coast Trail.
August 2022
📸 by Image ID: The sunsets behind the trees and ocean on the West Coast Trail at the Tsusiat Falls Campground. A backpacker is in the foreground on the beach, in line with the sun reflection of the setting sun.

06/04/2024

What trail has more than 100 ladders 🪜, kilometers of rugged rain forest hiking 🌿 and sublime beach camping? 🌊
Why it's the iconic West Coast Trail of course!
With just under one month before this trail opens for the season, we're getting stoked for this year's trips. We still have a few spots on our August 4-11 Co-Ed trip and we'd love to have you! Come join us for this trip of a lifetime!
👉👉 For more details, visit: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/women-s-west-coast-trail
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05/04/2024

Looking for a new challenge this summer that will get your heart pumping and give you a new perspective on the Bow Valley?
Check out our Hiker Summit Series! This fun but challenging succession of hikes will take you up off the valley floor and bring your hiking to the next level. It's also a great way to connect with other like-minded adventurers with energy to burn! Feel the accomplishment of completing three beautiful trails while building physical fitness. 👊
🥾 HIKER SUMMIT SERIES 🥾

Series 1 : June 29, 30, July 1
Series 2: August 3, 4, 5
For more information, visit: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/day-trips/hiker-triple-crown

31/03/2024

Do you want to get off the beaten path?
Off trail, remote backpacking offers a unique opportunity to hone your trip planning and navigation skills, practice leave- no-trace principles, and explore less frequented areas away from the crowds. Nothing beats embarking on a wide-open mountain landscape with no one else in sight!
If you’re looking for a way to elevate you backpacking game and embark on a new challenge, we’re planning some stellar Remote Backpacking Trips in August and September this year.
For more information, visit: https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/multi-day-trips/off-trail-backpacking

22/03/2024

🌿 Happy Friday Everyone!! 🌿

Are you looking for some outdoor adventure reading material to peruse while sipping your Saturday morning coffee? ☕

Head on over to the Get Outside blog to read our most recent Trip Report about Diana Lake Lodge!

https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/stories/trip-report-diana-lake-lodge

Tall tails, tips, tricks & tasty recipes! Browse a catalogue of inspiring ideas for your next wild adventure.

21/03/2024

⚠️Bears are awake and active in Banff National Park.

Bear activity will begin to increase within the national park, as Spring arrives. To ensure the safety of wildlife and the public during this sensitive time of increased activity, area closures may be implemented as needed.

Please check the Parks Canada website before visiting Banff National Park for a list of active closures: https://ow.ly/vgfS50QXW53

21/03/2024

The days are getting longer and so are my legs !! Time to start hiking ( more) 🥾! Let’s Get Outside.

20/03/2024

🎉 🎉🎉

ONE WEEK until the International Women's Day Celebration and Beer Launch Party at cSPACE with and !!
Proceeds from every Vikki's Vantage Point 4 pack and launch event ticket purchase will be donated to Banded Peak x Get Outside bursary program.
DATE: March 26th, 2024
TIME: Doors at 6 PM, event begins at 7 PM
WHERE: cSPACE Studio Theatre 1721 - 29th Avenue SW, Calgary AB⁣
TICKETS: $15 - includes donation to Get Outside⁣⁣!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-womens-day-celebration-beer-launch-party-tickets-853032983617?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
For more information about the Get Outside Fund Program, visit:
https://www.getoutsideadventures.ca/forms-waivers