Skoki Backcountry Daily Guided Hike

Experience everything you want in a Canadian Rockies guided hiking experience, without the crowds. Hidden behind the Lake Louise Ski Resort, the Skoki Valley Backcountry area is normally only accessible by first hiking the 9km return fire road. Through an exclusive arrangement with Lake Louise Ski Resort, we are now able to share this pristine area with our clients via vehicle transport to the edge of the ski area boundary, to start our hike in the pristine wilderness of the Skoki backcountry. 

This rarely visited area is treasured by locals, and made famous as the honeymoon location for Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge in 2011.  Hike with us as we travel through pristine forests, along clear mountain creeks and fields of mountain wildflowers to reach turquoise high alpine lakes nestled among the towering glacier-clad peaks of the central Canadian Rockies - all without the crowds. 

Several options for hiking exist, from the picture-perfect Hidden Lake Route, Ptarmigan Lake via Boulder Pass, or challenge the rarely visited Redoubt Lake. Hikes range from 10km to 14km return. 

Includes professional interpretive guide, return shuttle via private/gated access road to Temple Lodge on Lake Louise Ski area back boundary, lunch.

• Total Hiking Time: Approximately 6 hours
• Distance: 10-14km (guide to determine route based on hiking conditions and group ability
• Elevation Gain: 300m+/-

ITINERARY
8:00am - Banff hotel pick ups
9:00am - Lake Louise Ski Hill pick ups
9:15am - arrive at Fish Creek Parking lot (Skoki Trailhead). Drive up private access road
9:30am - arrive at Temple Lodge, Lake Louise Ski Resort area boundary. Begin hike
9:30am - 3:00pm - incredible guided backcountry hiking along the Skoki Trail
3:00pm - arrive back at Temple Lodge to board return shuttle
3:30pm - Drop off Lake Louise Ski Hill
4:30pm - Return to Banff. End of tour