Day 1: After meeting at the office at 9:30 am you will be transported to the stables where you will meet the guides, horses and other riders. You will be matched up with a suitable horse for your trip and be briefed on the itinerary. You will then set out on the 10 mile trip up to the Sundance lodge. This is a beautiful trail into the Banff national park and you will pass by the glacier-fed waters of the Bow river, Healey and Brewster Creeks.

Day 2: After a ranch breakfast in the morning you will pack up and head south towards Halfway lodge. The eastern horizon is dominated by the Sundance range as you work your way up to the lodge via the historic Storm Pack trail. You will settle in for your first of two nights at the rustic Halfway lodge.

Day 3: You will be served a much needed hearty breakfast because the third day is quite an adventure. Today you will be taking a day trip up the Allenby Pass, reaching elevations of 8100 feet! For many this is the highlight of the trip. After a long days ride you will enjoy a last night at the Halfway lodge.

Day 4: Saying farewell to Halfway lodge, today you will wind your way along the Brewster creek back to Sundance Lodge.

Day 5: You will begin the day with a hot, ranch style breakfast, preparing yourself for the climb up Fatigue Creek. You will reach the Fatigue Valley at lunch time and both riders and horses will have a well earned break. Coffee will be brewed, and lunch served whilst you can enjoy the superb views of both Alberta and Columbia.

Day 6: The last day will be spent ambling the 'soft' ten miles from the Sundance Lodge back to the stables. The ride comes to a close at around 4:30 pm. Hopefully you will be left with many photographs and memories to relive the adventure.

This trail can either be five or six days long. If you are on the five day trail, day 5 will be omitted.

Day 1: After meeting at the office at 8:30 am you will be transported to the trailhead corral at Mount Norquay. Here you will meet your guides and horses. You will be matched with a suitable horse, and set out on your adventure. You will be riding over Elk Lake Summit between Brewster Mountain and Cascade Mountain, a stunning 11 mile ride. The destination for your first night is the Stoney Creek Camp.

Day 2: The second day will be spent exploring the area on a round trip from Stoney Creek Camp. You will be taken towards the headwaters of Stoney Creek. The area is often visited by the Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep who are often found grazing in the meadows. You will find many opportunities for photographs.

Day 3: In the morning you will be packing up your belongings, mounting up and riding the ten miles to Flints camp. Nestled at the base of Flints Peak, this campsite is often a favorite with riders. Many wildlife species can be spotted in the area so don't forget your camera!

Day 4: The fourth day will be spent exploring the area of Flint camp. You will either be led out to the Block Mountain or to Cuthead Viewpoint.

Day 5: After breakfast, you will pack up your bed roll and head off toward the final campsite - Mystic Valley Camp. If you choose, your guides will demonstrate to you the historic art of horse packing using the famous diamond hitch. The final night is traditionally enjoyed with a real western dinner. This is a good chance to say a farewell to your guides and fellow riders on the trip.

Day 6: The last day is spent on a scenic nine mile ride from Mystic Valley to the Mount Norquay Corral. You will return to Banff at around 5 pm.

This trip is also offered as a five day itinerary, for the five day trail, day 2 will be omitted.

The Wilderness Bear Trail offers the rare opportunity to spot grizzly bears in their prime habitat with the insight and interpretation from a grizzly bear expert.

It is a common phenomenon that grizzly bears take little notice of a passing horse party. This allows riders a unique, closer look at grizzly bears in their natural habitat. On this six day trail you will be accompanied by one of Canada's leading authorities of grizzlies and their habitats - Dr. Mike Gibeau. Mike has 30 years experience of working with bears in the Rocky mountains, initially as a park warden and now as a biologist. During the six day camping trip, Mike will take you to visit the bears whilst giving you a professional interpretation of what you find.

You will be following the six day trail through Stoney Creek, Flints Park and Mystic Valley. You will be staying in campsites, but will be free of the hassle of putting up your tents and cooking your own food. The campsite has a large kitchen/dining area, 'A' frame tents with wooden floors and a communal area relaxing in the evening. The horses are corralled and there is even a shower at Flints Park.

For those wishing to learn how to capture the true beauty of the Rockies during their horse riding trip will delight in this specialist photography trip.

Raymond Gehman the world renowned National Geographic photographer, will be joining you on the trail. He will teach you how to envision and then capture timeless images, get the most of your artistic eye and your cameras potential. You will be spoilt by an abundance of stunning scenery and wildlife giving you many opportunity to capture that perfect landscape, portrait or action shot.

This year due to popular demand we are offering two photography trips

For one trail you will be following the six day Camping in the Rockies trail (see itinerary for more specific details of the trail). You will be staying in campsites, but will be free of the hassle of putting up your tents and cooking your own food. The campsite has a large kitchen/dining area, 'A' frame tents with wooden floors and a communal area relaxing in the evening.

For the second trip you will follow the Lodge trip itinerary.

Wolves are very important for the ecology of the Rockies, yet they remain mysterious and elusive to humans. This five day trail allows you to learn about the life and habitat of these intriguing animals.

Your guide will be Melanie Percy, an accredited wolf researcher. She has been taking guests into the world of these amazing animals for the past five years. The 'wolf' trip which was originally held in conjunction with the World Wolf Congress held in Banff in 2003 has become a popular ride Melanies's time spent studying these animals and their interaction with other wildlife has given her a wide spectrum of knowledge regarding grizzly & black bears, cougars, elk and other wildlife in the area. She will teach you about pup productions, denning habits, high wolf use areas and the general wolf presence in the park.

You will be following the five day Camping in the Rockies Trail. You will be staying in campsites, but will be free of the hassle of putting up your tents and cooking your own food. The campsite has a large kitchen/dining area, 'A' frame tents with wooden floors and a communal area relaxing in the evening.

September 1 - The riders meet at the office at 8:30 a.m. and are transported by van to the trailhead corral at Mount Norquay. There you will be met by your guides and horses, and mount up for the eleven mile ride over Elk Lake Summit between Brewster Mountain and Cascade Mountain, and down into Stoney Creek Camp.

September 2 - The riders roll up their bedroll, mount up, and ride the ten miles to Flint's Park Camp. This camp, located in the center of open, grassy ridges topped with high peaks, has become a favourite of many of their riders. Wildlife is commonly seen and photographed in this area.

September 3 - A day ride is conducted from camp to Block Mountain, or perhaps to Cuthead Viewpoint - just two of the many points of interest accessible from Flint's Park. This area has much to offer the rider, photographer, and those hoping to see signs of a wolf.

September 4 - Once again the riders roll up their bedroll in preparation for the ride to the Mystic Valley Camp. At this time the guests have the opportunity to observe the historic art of horse packing, using the famous diamond hitch. When everything is securely in place, the riders mount up and ride into Mystic Valley for the final night. It is traditional with the guides to have a real western dinner for the last night. By this time everyone has become friends, and all are ready for a wind-up get-together.

September 5 - Unfortunately, every trip has a last day, but what better way to end the trip than with the scenic nine mile ride from Mystic Valley to the Mount Norquay Corral. The "Full Circle" has been completed and the riders return to Banff at approximately 5:00 p.m.