Heli-Hiking the Columbia Mountains at Bugaboos Lodge

Day 1 Calgary Airport or to Bugaboos Lodge | Coach Transfer + Helicopter Transfer today through Yoho National Park by coach to the heli-pad where you will be transported by helicopter to Bugaboos Lodge. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will be shown to your room then join other guests for lunch. After lunch and a helicopter safety briefing, enjoy your first hike exploring the mountains. Then return to the lodge where you can enjoy some refreshments, a soak in the hot tub, or a massage. For your last part of the day, enjoy your gourmet family-style dinner.

Something for Everyone Wanderers want to see beautiful terrain in a very relaxed manner. They prefer to meander slowly and enjoy the scenery with shorter walks over easy ground. Long, relaxed breaks along the way offer opportunities to reflect, slow down, and take in the stunning vistas. Pace: Slow with extended breaks; Terrain: Easy ground; Distance: Short horizontal distance; Elevation: Minimal gain and loss. Roamers are seeking a full day of hiking, but at a more relaxed pace. They will experience simpler but stunning terrain with minor amounts of elevation gain and loss. Longer breaks along the way allow for plenty of photo opportunities and time to pause. Pace: Slow with regular breaks; Terrain: Easy and moderate; Distance: Moderate horizontal distance; Elevation: Minimal gain and loss. Explorers want to be somewhat challenged on their trip, hiking full days in varied terrain. They can maintain a steady, moderate pace over reasonable distances, and likely already exercise multiple times per week. This group will typically navigate terrain with some elevation gain and loss, stopping for regular breaks along the way. Pace: Moderate with regular breaks; Terrain: Varied terrain; Distance: Moderate horizontal distance; Elevation: Moderate gain and loss. Adventurers enjoy strenuous, fast-paced activities. They are already very physically active and want to hike full days, covering a lot of ground on their trip. This group will typically navigate more challenging terrain with lots of elevation gain and loss, stopping for shorter breaks along the way. Pace: Fast pace with short breaks, Terrain: Varied terrain; Distance: Long horizontal distance; Elevation: High gain and loss.

Day 2 - 3 Exploration Days Wake up to a hearty breakfast and dynamic warm-up classes. Pack your lunch for the day and get ready for days full of adventure. You will be flying up into the mountains where you will be hiking and enjoying your lunch in the field. Once you return to the lodge enjoy the amenities on site before trading adventure stories with other guests at dinner.

Day 4 Bugaboos Lodge to Banff or Calgary Airport | Helicopter + Coach Transfer Enjoy your last hearty breakfast before departing the lodge on your final heli-transfer. Enjoy your comfortable coach transfer back to your accommodation in Banff or at Calgary Airport.