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This is Heli-Hiking Canada with The Walking Connection
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What is Heli-Hiking?

Are you looking for a new experience in 2012? Do you love to escape from the day to day? To be pampered and enjoy exquisite food? What about the company? Looking to share stories of discovery with like-minded people? You can do all of this and more. It's hard to explain. But the Walking Connection we can show you.

We stress personalized service and flexibility above all. Activities ranging from ambling and walking to hiking and trekking, or even full-blown mountaineering, are tailored to suit your wishes and ability. Whether you are 6 or 96, our objective is to exceed your vacation expectations in every way. The use of a helicopter gives us the flexibility to accommodate all levels of activity.

Based from a remote lodge, we spend the day hiking and exploring, always at a comfortable pace, with long or short, strenuous or leisurely hikes to choose from. Our guests, not our guides, set the gait. Each day we immerse ourselves in different terrains. The guides are in constant communication with the lodge's helicopter, so we may make two or three different hikes during the day. Our golden rules are flexibility and adaptability.

Following an early morning stretch session (or a bit of a sleep-in!) and breakfast, we might begin with a nice, above-the-world ridge walk. This may be followed by a helicopter pickup and a quick flight for a serene picnic on a meadow beneath a stupendous glacial cirque. Then a quick flight up higher to traverse around a little cobalt lake, all the time soaking up rays of summer mountain beauty. In the late afternoon, we fly back to the lodge for a massage, an outdoor hot tub soak or a sauna, a chapter or two a good book, a well-earned, beautifully prepared dinner, and some story-swapping by the fireplace.

More About The Heli-Hiking Experience!

I'm not a hiker! Can I do this?
Whether it's a hike, walk, or amble, each Heli-Hiking day is tailored to all levels of fitness, experience, and age. We split the group as necessary so everyone can stay within their comfort level. All you really need is a workable pair of feet and the thirst for adventure. In fact, we enjoy taking inexperienced hikers up to the mountains; it's a revelation, for them and for us.

I'm an experienced hiker. Will I be challenged?
Yes. Our guides are mountain people and they're ready to give you a good hiking workout.

Is Heli-Hiking suitable for families?
Absolutely. Last year, three of our family groups had up to 20 people each and ranged in ages from 12 - 72! Every generation can create its own perfect day with a wide range of activities for each to choose from. And each time the verdict has been "We all had the time of our lives!".

How far do we hike each day?
Since we form our hiking groups based on ability and desires, our mileage varies quite a bit, from a kilometer or so (1/2 mile) to 15 kilometers (9 miles). The guides are not taskmasters; our guests hike as much or as little as they want.

Why use a helicopter?
Because without helicopters our remote mountains would be essentially inaccessible except to a very few, hardy backpackers. Our short, concise flights take us to and from our secluded lodges, up to magic places utterly without roads, trails, or evidence of humanity. Helicopters also give us the ability to gently hop from one area to another during the day, visiting that meadow in sudden full bloom, and getting closer to that inviting little lake we saw to the east.

This your invitation to "Come Heli-Hiking With Us!"

More questions? E-mail us or give us a call 800-295-WALK(9255)

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2012 Heli-hiking
Independent Travel Dates

3-Night Short Escapes - Bobbie Burns Lodge
Jul 9, 12, 24, 27, 30
Aug 5, 8*, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 29

(from $2565CAD a person)

 
3-Night Short Escapes - Bugaboo Lodge
Jul 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27*, 30
Aug 2, 5, 8, 11*, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26
Sept 1, 4, 7

(from $2565CAD a person
 
6-Night Lodge-to-Lodge (Bobbie Burns - Bugaboo Lodge)
Jul 9, 12, 24*, 27, 30
Aug 5, 8*, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 29

(from $4830CAD a person)
 
- Prices are in Canadian dollars and are subject to Canadian HST.
- Prices are per person, twin occupancy (excluding private guides).

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