When: Daily, from June 1 - September 30 Length of tour: Half or full day walks and hikes Size of groups: One to 10. Children: No children under 6 except on exclusive hikes.
Fee charged (as of 2008): A portion of our profits are donated to wildlife research. Hikes where others may be added, group size up to 8:
Exclusive Hikes for 1-5 people (no others joining hikes):
Exclusive Hikes for 6-10 people (no others joining hikes):
Our "Top 7½ Trails"
When you book, we discuss your interests and abilities to find the best trail for you. We love to stroll just as much as we like to hike. Our focus is discovery... and that can be done on any trail. Here are seven of our favourites: #1: The Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse and Viewpoint The "Plain of Six" is probably the most famous Lake Louise hike, and for good reason. No other trail gives you so much for a moderate effort. Starting at the Chateau Lake Louise, the path follows the lakeshore and continues to the back of the valley where the views just get better and better. Glaciers, vaulting peaks, avalanche paths and high mountain wildlife are all on the menu.
#2: Helen Lake The Helen Lake trail, off the Icefields Parkway, takes you into some of the most extensive alpine meadows in Banff. Wildflowers cover the meadows from mid-July to mid-August. It's also great grizzly bear habitat and provides an opportunity to talk extensively about the griz and its life - hibernation, eating, mating, eating, conservation concerns and, well, eating. Don't worry. We are always bear aware and take precautions to prevent encounters on the trail.
#3: Paget Lookout and Sherbrooke Lake
#4. Eiffel Lake The famous Valley of the Ten Peaks surrounding Moraine Lake shows off all its glory on the way to Eiffel Lake. All ten summits, each over 10,000 feet high, loom over the glacier below. The trail crosses meadows filled with wildflowers during the mid-summer season. If you want to understand how the Rockies got their rugged and impressive shape, this is a great trip. A restriction on the trail means we need a minimum of six in the group.
#5: Emerald Lake and Emerald Basin Emerald Lake is another jewel of the Canadian Rockies. Thanks to its position on the west side of the great divide in Yoho National Park, the lake is home to pockets of coastal rainforest and some rare and unusual plants. The trail to Emerald Basin passes by huge trees where yellow- bellied sapsuckers have left their mark - in a big way.
#6: Arnica Lake
#7: The Iceline Trail For very fit folks who like to cover long distances, there is no trail better than the Iceline above Takkakaw Falls and the Yoho Valley. It offers incredible views, big trees, waterfalls and a close encounter with the Emerald glacier. Thanks to its elevation, the Iceline is also home to true mountain dwellers like pikas, marmots and ptarmigans.
#7-1/2: Consolation Lake This pretty and short trail is perfect for families. It begins at one exquisite mountain lake - Moraine - and ends at another - Consolation. The forest in between is beautiful, filled with lichen, mushrooms, moss-covered logs, grouseberry and maybe even... grouse. A restriction on the trail means we need a minimum of six in the group.
Why walk with us?
What our clients are saying! "It was fun and educational at the same time. Paul [10 years old] says you're the best trail guide and I agree. Thank-you!" The Deans, Arlington, VA "Without you, Joel, we would have missed an experience that has made us richer in nature, hiking and expert knowledge of Canada. Thanks!!" The Kabats, Harrison, NY "We'll tell our friends to hire you and that's the best compliment!" Bloomfield & Osborne, Isle of Wight, UK "Interesting, informative, beautiful, energizing, much fun." The Greens, Deerfield, IL. Booking & Logistics There will be no penalty for cancellations. To allow you to have maximum flexibility at the end of the trip, transportation is not provided. Bring your rental car!
A small amount of extra equipment is available: windbreakers, rain gear, ski poles and packs. Safety Details A waiver must be signed by all participants. It is not a formality. By signing the waiver, participants give up the right to sue. Please call us with questions. Once participants join the group, they may not leave for any reason. This is because our company is liable for their safety. The guide has the right to refuse a client that he/she feels is not able to make the trip safely. APPENDIXES
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So many trails, so little
time... That's what everyone says who hikes in Lake Louise! There are dozens of
fabulous trails in the Lake Louise area, including those in Yoho National Park and those
along Banff's Icefields Parkway. 
An old fire lookout right on the Great
Divide, Paget Lookout boasts some pretty big views. The trail winds its way up through an
old-growth subalpine forest and across avalanche paths, ending high above the valley. On
the way back, there is an optional detour over to Sherbrooke Lake and a unique forest
blowdown. This is a quiet trail perfect for those seeking solitude. 
The trail to Arnica Lake features a different kind of
beauty A wildfire swept through the area in 1968, and the valley is now full of new life.
The silver spires of dead trees rise above a young pine forest. The views are great, and
there is evidence of wildlife everywhere. The final part of the trail leaves the burn and
ends on the shores of a stunning alpine lake. 
Clients should dress in layers. Please bring: