Experiences
The South Canadian Rockies offers a wide range of experiences across the region, from outdoor adventures and scenic drives to small-town charm and local culture. Discover everything this incredible destination has to offer and find the experiences that inspire your next trip.
Experiences
Intro into backpacking
Ready to explore the backcountry and spend a night under the stars, but not sure where to begin? Uplift Adventures offers an Intro to Backpacking program designed to build your confidence and skills in the outdoors, all while meeting like-minded friends. You’ll get invaluable knowledge from experts and professional guides certified with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides who will teach you how to plan and prepare for a backpacking trip, manage risks such as wildlife encounters and changing weather, and…
The Aplenglow Backpacking Trip
In the South Canadian Rockies, there are natural red hues in the mountain rock, which showcase the best alpenglow. The alpenglow is the light off the mountains, either at sunset or sunrise, that gives the landscape its most beautiful colour. This backpacking trip will take you deep into the Castle Parks wilderness to two subalpine lakes. Wake up early to watch the sunrise hit the mountain headwall and illuminate the start of your day. This backpacking trip can be done…
The Cirque Backpacking Trip
Meander through the mountains at a slower pace to relax and take in views just as beautiful as a National Park, but without the busy-ness. Your first night will be spent in an awe-inspiring cirque. Then this trip is partially named “The Cirque” because you will see some of the most spectacular views while making a circle around tall mountains. This backpacking trip is intermediate to advanced. The trip lengths are designed to allow time for relaxation at camp. There are…
