Private Snowcat Snowshoe Adventure
- Kesto: 8 Tunnit (noin)
Located only 1 hour from Calgary city limits, ideal for active individuals with previous hiking or snowshoeing experience.
Transportation from Banff, Canmore, Stoney Nakoda Casino, or Delta Lodge at Kananaskis included!
Includes
Professional 20 minute return snowcat lift, hiking guide, transportation up and down the restricted access Fortress Mountain Road, snowshoes, trekking poles, hot chocolate & cookies. Listed price is for group size of max 8. For larger groups please contact us at info@whitemountainadventures.com, or call us at 403 760 4403 ext 21
Days of OperationPrivate bookings are available daily from December 15th and running until March 31st.
Trip Duration
Approx. 7.5 hours round tip from Banff. Approx. 6.5 hours round trip from Canmore. Approx. 5 hour round trip from the bottom of Fortress Mountain Road.
**As this is a longer trip, it is recommended to bring along some snacks.
Trip Departures
**If you are not at your pickup location on time, the guide will leave without you and you will not be refunded. **
Difficulty LevelModerate to strenuous
Not suitable for children under 12 years old
Dress RequirementPlease dress for full winter conditions. You MUST have winter boots or waterproof hiking boots, winter coat/jacket and pants, warm hat and warm gloves. Ski goggles are strongly recommended.
**If you are not properly prepared for winter conditions as described above you will be turned back and your payment will not be refunded. If you have any questions about how to dress please call us! **
Directions from Calgary:
Fortress Mountain is just one hour and fifteen minutes from the western edge of Calgary. Travel west on the Trans Canada Highway (#1), then take the Highway 40 exit at the Stoney Nakoda Casino. Please park at the Stoney Nakoda Resort. The guide will meet you in the lobby and drive you the remainder of the way to Fortress Mountain which is approximately 45km south of the resort.
Check out our Fortress Mountain guided snowshoe adventure story covered by Andrew Penner in the Calgary Herald on March 8th, 2014!
Did you know?
Fortress Mountain has been the film location for many Hollywood films including:
The Revenent
Inception (Hospital Scene)
The Bourne Legacy
...and many more!