Mount Assiniboine Multi-day Backpacking Expedition

9 days of world-class alpine backpacking, turquoise lakes, dramatic peaks, mountain passes, and unforgettable Canadian Rockies scenery.

Backpack into Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park and enjoy day hikes in Banff National Park and Yoho National Park after exiting the backcountry.

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Event Information 活动信息

Event Name Mount Assiniboine Multi-day Backpacking
Date(s) August 15 - 23, 2026
Leader in Charge Patrick Ni
Leaders 2+ event leaders expected
Max Participants 20 people
Trip Style Multi-day backpacking + alpine day hiking
Regions Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Kananaskis Country
Important Note 重要说明

This is a flexible multi-day adventure trip. Specific trails, accommodations, transportation arrangements, and daily plans may change depending on weather, safety considerations, group dynamics, and availability.

Participants may be divided into smaller sub-groups depending on pace, fitness, interests, and route choices. Flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability are key.

Why Join This Expedition?

This is a premier Canadian Rockies adventure combining multi-day backpacking with beautiful alpine day hikes across multiple park areas.

Physical & Fitness Requirements 体能要求

Itinerary 行程安排

Subject to change depending on weather conditions. 根据天气条件可能会有变化。

August 15 - Drive to Canmore

Drive from Vancouver to Canmore and stay one night at the Canmore Alpine Hostel (Alpine Club of Canada Hostel).

August 16 - Enter Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

Enter Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park (via Mount Shark trailhead in Kananaskis Country). Some participants may fly in, while others hike in to O’Brien Meadows Campground (first night inside the park).

Note: There is approximately 1-2 km between the Mount Shark parking area and the helicopter staging area.

August 17 - Day Hiking in Assiniboine

Second night inside Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park.

Possible routes include:

August 18 - Additional Hiking in Assiniboine

Third night inside Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park.

Possible routes include:

Different groups may choose different objectives based on fitness and interests.

August 19 - Exit Mount Assiniboine → Canmore

Exit Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park via Lake Magog → Wonder Pass → Mount Shark Trailhead (Kananaskis Country).

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Check into the Canmore Alpine Hostel for 4 nights.

For safety reasons, participants must spend at least one night resting in Canmore before returning to Vancouver.

Possible activities include:

  • Soaking in Banff Upper Hot Springs (Banff National Park)
  • Exploring Banff or Canmore
  • Rest and recovery after the backpacking portion
  • Group dinner and social activities

August 20 - Lake O'Hara (Yoho National Park)

Possible hike in Yoho National Park:

August 21 - Lake Agnes & Beehives (Banff National Park)

Possible routes in Banff National Park (Lake Louise area):

August 22 - Healy Pass (Banff National Park)

Possible hike in Banff National Park:

August 23 - Return to Vancouver

Drive back to Vancouver, BC.

Equipment 装备

Participants must bring full day-hike essentials plus backpacking gear for the 3 nights inside Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park.

Recommended Checklist:
Day Hike Checklist + Backpacking essentials (tent, sleeping system, stove, food, water filter, bear spray, etc.)

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Ready for an unforgettable Rockies adventure?

Spaces are limited to 20 participants.

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