Introduction to Snowshoeing Lecture
In this evening lecture, we'll cover snowshoeing basics: how to select and fit snowshoes, the best clothing and footwear for winter sport, essential day pack contents, safety concerns and where to go. Prerequisite: none. Includes: instructor.
Snowshoe Sampler
Dip your toe into snowshoeing this winter, and discover a great new winter hobby.
This 2-hour afternoon course will introduce you to snowshoeing as a winter activity and cover the basic skills and knowledge to get out on your own, or build up to our full-day programs.
Meet your guide in a city park and enjoy the snow while talking about clothing, equipment, and techniques.
Prerequisite: none. Includes: guide, snowshoes, and poles.
Guided Snowshoe Day Hikes
Discover new snowshoeing locations in Kananaskis or close to Calgary in a group with an experienced guide. All destinations have been selected to take advantage of the best snow conditions throughout the season, for both beginners and experienced snowshoers.
We'll cover safety guidelines, instruction on travel skills in different terrain and interpretive information on the area. Trips are either on Saturday or Sunday.
Outdoor Winter Break Camp
Spend the winter holiday having fun and playing in the snow! We plan to drive to Kananaskis for 2 days of snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and building snow forts. The other 2 days will be spent bouldering and/or wall climbing, swimming, building snow forts and more!
Please Note: all activities are subject to change.
