This is a backpack out of Peter Lougheed Park in Kananaskis Provincial Park.   You will need a Kananaskis park pass to park your vehicle.   The backpack is based out of The Forks backcountry campsite which is a short 6.7 km, 100 m elevation hike from the Upper Lakes in Peter Lougheed park.   A very popular campground as it is easy access and close to Calgary, hence we will keep the group small.   Nights to reserve are August 1, 2, 3.   Reservations open Friday May 3rd and each participant is responsible to make their own campsite booking.   Currently there is not a confirmed date for campground reservation for this backcountry site so we have to keep an eye on Kananaskis Country, Alberta Provincial Park, website for more information.  It currently says there will be an update early 2024.

There are two great hikes from this campsite – one into Turbine Canyon, 8 km to canyon, 10 km to pass beyond, 450 elevation gain.  The other is to go up past 3 Isle Lake towards Northover Ridge, 3 km to lake, 400 m, then as far as we want on the ridge with more elevation before turning back to our cozy campsite.  Last day hike back out the 6.7 km to our cars, drive home.

If you are coming from Kamloops to join this backpack you will need a campsite in Peter Lougheed Park, or accommodation in Canmore (closest roofed accommodation) for the night of 31st July, as we need to leave the trailhead at the latest of noon the first day,  August 1st.   If you are the base camp in Little Elbow then we will have a drive day (about 2 hrs) from that camp to this one on the morning of the 1st August.

I am now opening this event for registration – please email me if you are interested.   So far we have Sheila, Sharon Peters, Margo Mercier,  Doug Morris, Sasha Lees and Sandra Crocker, Maureen Thorkelson.

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL

** Reservation date for this backcountry site is Friday May 3rd.   Everyone is responsible for their own booking.