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WOMEN'S SNOWSHOE
TO ELIZABETH PARKER HUT.


Winter Wonderland Retreat: Ladies Snowshoeing Trip to Elk Lakes or Elizabeth Parker Hut ACC Hut.

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and embark on a rejuvenating winter adventure with our exclusive Women' s-Only Snowshoeing Trip to the Elk Lakes/ Elizabeth Parker Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) Cabin. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this trip promises an unforgettable blend of breathtaking landscapes, camaraderie, and cozy cabin living. Join us for a night filled with crisp mountain air, snowy landscapes, and the warmth of like-minded women.

Guided by experienced ACMG Guides, we'll embark on snowshoeing trails that showcase the stunning winter scenery without encountering avalanche terrain. As we traverse gentle trails and navigate through the peaceful winter landscape you will enjoy the company of like-minded women and relish the serenity of the snow-laden forest. The 10 - 11 km hike is designed for moderate difficulty, ensuring an enjoyable experience for participants of various fitness levels.

Dates and Bookings

Adventure Dates 2025:

  • Elizabeth Parker Hut (Two night trip)
    March 8th - 11th
Adventure Rates:
  • Participants - Elizabeth Parker ACC Hut :

    CAD $765.00 plus 5% GST.

  • Please email or text Corinna if you have any questions. 1 (780)722-2589 , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • We value small groups - limited to 1 - 5 guide to adventurer ratio.
  • This is a Women's trip

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Itinerary and Gear

Planned Itinerary - Elizabeth Parker Hut Trip - March 8th- 11th, 2025

  • Day 1:
    Pre-trip meeting only. Your ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) will welcome you in the evening, provide an orientation, and ensure everyone is geared up with snowshoes and ready to hit the trail. Our meeting will occur in person at 6:30 pm in Canmore, AB—location TBD. We will ensure everyone has everything they need, introduce the group, and distribute the group gear. (Video/ remote option available)
  • Day 2:
    Distance 12 km - 500 meters gain. We will carpool from Canmore, AB and meet at the Lake O’ Hara parking lot in Yoho National Park. Once we are geared up, we will begin our accent and journey through an incredible mountain winterscape with beautiful snowy peaks and glaciers. Let your guides tell you what peaks are around as you take in the beauty. As a group, we will challenge ourselves for a 12 km trek with snowshoes and 500 meters elevation gain. Once we arrive at the Elizabeth Parker ACC hut, we will get warm and cozy and enjoy delicious appetizers and hot chocolate.
  • Day 3:
    Distance 7- 9 km 250 meters gain. Wake up in the beautiful rustic mountain hut to coffee and breakfast served to you by your guides. This morning, we got to relax and take it easy. Here, we can connect with other women and spend time away from our phones, computers, and busy lives. Once we have finished breakfast and coffee, we get our snowshoes back on and go exploring Schaffer Lake and towards MacArthur Pass; once we take in the beauty of this spectacular alpine basin, have lunch and hot drinks, we will head back and snowshoe around and on Lake O’Hara and venture around this unique landscape.
  • Day 4:
    Distance 12 km - 150 meters gain. We will say goodbye to the lovely little hut and remember this special place. On the way back down, we will get a different view and perspective of the landscape and revel in our accomplishment of making our way up here. Remember our favourite trip moments together and say goodbye to our wonderful guides.

Planned Itinerary - Elk Lakes Hut Trip Feb - March 2025

  • Day 1:

    This day is for a pre -trip meeting only. Your ACMG Guide will welcome you in the evening, provide a orientation, and ensure everyone is geared up with snowshoes and ready to hit the trail. Our meeting will take place in person at 6:30pm in Canmore, AB. Location TBD. We will make sure everyone has everything they need, introduce the group, laugh lots, and distribute the group gear.

  • Day 2:

    Our journey begins as we gather at the trailhead, where excited chatter and laughter set the tone for the adventure. We will venture out for the excursion to the Elizabeth Parker Hut. The distance is approximately 10 kilometers it will take 4-6 hours on trail to snowshoe to the hut including our stop for lunch in the beautiful snowscape.

  • Day 3:

    On our final day, after a delicious breakfast at the hut, we'll bid farewell to Elk Lakes with a sense of accomplishment that comes from shared outdoor experiences. Along the way we'll learn some navigation tips and tricks and discuss the various conditions for our route out.

 

Level of Difficulty

This trip is designed for beginner to experienced snowshoers and a moderate fitness level. You will need to be comfortable with moving outside with a 25 lbs backpack for up to 6 hours outside in the winter time. 

Do you have questions about this trip? Please contact Corinna by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Or send a message on What's App or text (780)722-2589

6 week hiking fitness program      Hiking Fitness Series  

 

Gear, Food and Lodging

Included:

  • Backcountry skills learning

  • Accommodations at a Alpine Club of Canada Hut

  • Durable snowshoes

  • Amazingly delicious food from the evening of day 1 to lunch on the last day
  • The expertise from an ACMG Guide
  • Safety equipment: Bear Spray, Communication Device, First Aid Kit

Participants must provide:

  • Accommodations the night before getting on the trail
  • Transportation to the trailhead

  • Kananaskis Conservation Pass or a National Parks Pass(carpooling will limit the number of passes needed).

  • Breakfast and Lunch of day 1 and supper on the last day
  • Personal Gear (Can be arranged for an additional fee - thermarests are NOT needed)
    Winter Camping Gear List