Spring & Fall

Backpack Adventures

We want to show you pristine valleys, crystal clear lakes, alpine meadows, secluded mountain trails and spectacular landscapes. Join us for a backpacking adventure that will create memories for a lifetime. There are a wide variety of trips to choose from and we will design a trek specifically for your group, taking into account ability levels, and desired trip length. Students will learn about local ecology and wildlife, low impact camping techniques, bear awareness, and backcountry safety and navigation.
We assign one of our experienced guides to each small group of 10 students. Sleeping bag rentals are available from our gear pool and we will supply meals if you wish. Call us soon to book your Backpack Adventure.

Custom Adventure Days

We want to help you design the perfect day for your students! You may want to choose a specific activity or educational focus for the day or add on to an existing program or combine several programs. Whatever your needs, we will customize a program to meet them!

 

 

 

 

The David Thompson Adventure

Come explore the historic David Thompson Country this spring. Hike, bike and climb your way along the great explorer's footsteps. Get in touch with this area's rich natural and cultural history.Our base camp is in the middle of the Kootenay Plains and we will explore the surrounding area in small groups, each with a professional guide. Students will ride the Glacier trail along side the North Saskatchewan River, hike the surrounding trails up peaks, through meadows and to stunning waterfalls and climb on the bluffs directly behind camp!
Groups may choose between a 4 or 5 day option including travel time. Company of Adventurers provides instructors, all safety gear, a support vehicle, tents and a large camp stove and cooking supplies. Gear rentals and a meal option are available. Charter transportation is available on our luxury "Outdoor bus" at special rates. Please see "rates" section for prices and call us for details!

 

Hikes

Come and experience the wildlands on a hike with our guides. Our foothills and mountains offer an extensive variety of trails to challenge all levels of adventurers. Students will be divided into small groups and head out with their guide on an adventure suited to their ability level. Along the way we learn about the ecoregions, habitat and wildlife of the area. Join us for mountain vistas, sparkling streams, fresh air and the reward that comes from a great adventure.

 

 

Kettle Valley Railway Mountain Bike Tour...

The Myra Canyon rebuilding is finished and we are excited to offer the KVR program again!
The Kettle Valley Railway is an abandoned railbed which is now a bike trail that traverses the Okanagan area of Southern British Columbia. Great camping site and no vehicle traffic to contend with. The many trestles and tunnels on the KVR are a dramatic reminder of an era gone by, when railways tied a young country together across vast tracts of wilderness. Today, restored and upgraded for safety, these impressive structures provide for some exciting riding through that same wilderness. This is a unique adventure your students will remember for years!
Groups should allow 5 days for the tour, which includes travel time to and from Calgary. Longer tours are possible if desired; please call us for details. Company of Adventurers provides guides, tents& stoves, campsites and a support vehicle to transport bikes and shuttle gear between camps. Sleeping bag and bike rentals are available from our gear pool and we will also supply meals for the trip if you wish. Please see the insert for rates. Charter transportation is available at special rates on our comfortable Outdoor Bus for this program.

 

Wildland Overnight

A Wildland Overnight trip is the perfect way to cover the basics and prepare for longer trips. Here is an opportunity to develop important wilderness camping and survival skills with our experienced guides. Students will learn how to build their own shelter, cook meals and start a fire. Our guides will help students understand and practice low impact camping techniques. The program will also cover basic first-aid skills, how to navigate safely through unfamiliar territory and what to do if you are lost. Everyone will learn how to be bear aware and avoid potentially hazardous situations in bear country. Program fees include instructors, group supplies including, shelter materials and campsites.

 

Wildlife Research Study

Kananaskis Country and the Mountain National Parks are the focus of several research projects involving Wolves, Grizzly Bear, Cougar, Elk and Moose. Join us for an adventure in the mountains as we study the species of your choice using current information from these projects. During our day in the field, students will learn about tracking, field observation, hunting techniques, transects, telemetry and other techniques used to gather information about these fascinating animals. We will use group activities and the latest research findings to help students understand the challenges these popular species and our wildlands face in the future.
During the winter season, snowshoes may be required for this program and are available from our gear pool.