Apr24- Item
Winter Camping! Let us Get Outside all year round.
Ready to try winter camping in the Canadian Rockies? You know you've always wanted to!
The main goal of this program is to learn how to winter camp safely and have fun while doing it (yes, it’s possible to have fun while camping in the winter!). The night before heading out, your guide will cover the overall basics; everything from what to pack, how to stay WARM, backpacking food and cooking, clothing, overnight gear, and animal safety! The next day strap on your snowshoes and explore. This is a complete experience for those looking to try and learn something new!
Level of difficulty
Moderate
- PackGear + food + water
- On the moveWinter overnight
This trip is designed to help people explore the world of winter camping. No previous experience is necessary but a general fitness level is needed. You will need to carry your personal gear plus food and water for a winter adevnture.
Day by day
- Day1
Today is for the pre-trip meeting only. Our meeting will take place in person at 7pm in Canmore or Nordegg AB. Location TBD. We will make sure everyone has everything they need, introduce the group, and distribute the group gear. Virtual attendance is also an option.
- Day2
We'll wake up full of energy and drive to the trailhead. Strapping on our snowshoes or microspikes we'll travel about 6km- 10kms into our campground for the night. We will make a fire for us to warm up next to!
- Day3
Amazing! You just spent the night in a tent...in the WINTER! Celebrate your success and warm your body with hot chocolate or a backcountry mocha! With the rising sun pack up your gear and hike back out.
Gear, food & lodging
Included
Backcountry skills learning
Durable snowshoes
- Wilderness pass for one night
- Tents for camping
- Amazingly delicious food from the evening of day 1 to lunch on the last day
- The expertise from an ACMG Guide
- All group gear - stoves, pots, food storage materials, water treatment, sunblock, bug spray
- All safety equipment - bear spray, first aid kit, emergency communication device, and tarp
You bring
- Accommodations the night before getting on the trail
Kananaskis Country Conservation Pass or National Park Pass depending on where we hike
- Breakfast and Lunch of day 1 and supper on the last day
- Personal Gear (Can be arranged for an additional fee)
Winter Camping Gear List
Photos from the trail
Taken by our guides and guests on this trip.
Canmore
Where
Kananaskis or Banff National Park
Get Outside is based in Canmore, Alberta — 1.25 hours from Calgary International Airport, 5 km from the entrance to Banff National Park. Multi-day trips start with an in-person pre-trip meeting where we check everyone’s gear and hand out group equipment.
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