SUMMER RATES
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3 night Thursday-Sunday |
$1, 425.00 | $825.00 |
4 night Sunday-Thursday |
$1,900.00 | $1, 100.00 |
Week | $3, 125 | $1, 725 |
TRIP DETAILS
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Private lodge bookings |
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Room booking |
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Single occupancy |
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Hiking season | July 11- September 26 |
Arrival and departure days | Sunday and Thursday |
Meeting points | Canmore, Alberta at 7:45 am or Nipika Mountain Resort at 9:45 am |
Gear list | Summer gear list: click here |
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PAYMENT POLICY
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Non-refundable reservation fee |
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Trip payment |
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations | -Cancellations must be received in writing. -All payments(s) are non-refundable and final. |
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Transfers | Payments, less the $200.00 per person non-refundable reservation fee, can be transferred to a replacement, provided that the following is received no less that two weeks prior to departure; -a written notice of cancellation and contact information for the replacement. -amounted owing and completed Guest Agreement and Waiver of the replacement. -payment (less the non refundable reservation feee) is transferred exchanged directly between group members. |
Cancellations due to Talus Lodge closures | Payment(s), less the $200.00 per person non-refundable reservation fee, can be transferred to a future booking. |
Cancellations or delays due to access challenges | No refunds will be issued for cancellation and/or delays due to access transportation. Talus Lodge is not responsible costs incurred due to delayed and/or cancelled access transportation. Talus Lodge will accommodate guests delayed at Talus Lodge as a result of delays or cancellations, however, clients delayed coming into Talus Lodge will not be refunded the lost night(s) of accommodation at Talus Lodge. Delayed incoming clients are responsible for their own full expenses (such as meals and accommodation). Talus Lodge recommends not booking commercial flights on your departure day from Talus. |
INSURANCE
Cancellation/interruption/emergency medical/evacuation insurance | To avoid any financial hardship that an unexpected cancellation or interruption could cause, we strongly urge our clients to purchase appropriate trip cancellation/interruption/emergency medical and evacuation insurance through a reputable insurance provider to protect your investment before first payment. Refunds for cancelled reservations can only be collected from your own cancellation/interruption insurance provider. Some credit cards provide this type of insurance, others do not. For a free no obligation quote for trip cancellation/interruption/emergency medical and evacuation insurance from Lifestyle Insurance: click here |
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Talus Lodge is accessible by guided hiking and provided transportation from Canmore, Alberta. Due to safety reasons, including active mining and logging in the area, absence of marked trails, difficult terrain that requires skilled navigation, access is only possible with the provided guide and transportation.
A comparable hike in terms of elevation gain and distance is the hike from the Sulphur Mountain gondola station to the top of Sulphur Mountain. The route is not a fluffed and buffed trail. Don’t expect hands in the pocket walking!
GUIDED HIKING ACCESS
Distance | Elevation gain | Elevation loss | Approximate time | |
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Hiking route to Talus | 7 km | 700 m | 134 m | 3-5 hours |
Hiking route from Talus | 7 km | 134 m | 700 m | 3-4 hours |
SCHEDULE
Incoming | 7:45 am Meet in Canmore 8:00 am Provided transportation departs 11:30 am Hiking 12:00 pm Trail lunch provided 3:00-4:30 pm Arrive at Talus |
Outgoing |
7:00 am Breakfast at Talus |
Talus Lodge is situated at tree line and surrounded by a rocky plateau. Talus is aptly named as there is an 100% chance of walking on and/or traversing talus slopes or scree. Talus has few established trails and no marked trails. We often follow routes as opposed to established trails. Due to the natural topography, don’t expect a fluffed and buffed trail network or hands in the pocket walking. The hiking is considered challenging as it involves moving over uneven terrain. The hiking terrain includes meadows, high plateau walking and, if the conditions permit, ridge walking.
Depending on the groups ability and energy levels, the guided hikes range from 5 kilometers to 20 kilometers. Elevation gain ranges are from 200 meters to 1000 meters. The guiding program caters to the average level of the hiker in each group. There are often turn back options for those who want shorter days or aren’t keen on ridge walking.
ACMG led hiking guide experience is included in the summer rate. If guests chose to hike without a guide, hiking must within sight of the lodge and under the direction of the guiding team. Guests hiking without a guide must be with one other person, carry a radio and bear spray.
It’s best if the group has relativity the same ability and/or understands that the guiding team guides to the average level of the group.
The guiding program is determined each morning based on weather, conditions and the groups ambitions. There is often a group that goes longer, farther and higher. The other group might have a nap in a meadow after lunch with turn around points for folks who want to stay closer to home. The guiding program caters to the average level of the hiker in each group. Please keep in mind that we prioritize the groups needs and safety over individual aspirations. There are often turn around points for folks who want a shorter day.
Below are recommended maps if you wish to purchase a map prior to arrival. A heads up. There are no established trails at Talus. As a result, the maps have no marked trails. A map is not required for your trip to Talus as we offer a fully guided experience. For those wanting to get the lay of the land, we also have maps for guest use.
Recommended Map:
Kananaskis Lakes Topo Map 82J11: click here
This map is often not available for purchase in the Bow Valley. We recommend purchasing this map well in advance of your trip departure.
Gem Trek Banff/Assiniboine: click here
Easily purchased in the Bow Valley. Due to the scale of this map, the detail of the Talus area on this map is limited.
The closest weather forecast for the Talus area is the Kootenay National Park Weather Forecast. The overall weather in the mountains can be extremely variable. Expect temperatures from -5 °C to 30°C. Come prepared for hiking in the snow, wind, sun and bugs! We recommend bringing layers that will keep you warm and dry and clothing that offers sun and bug protection. For a summer gear list: click here
Cancellations due to Talus Lodge closures | Cancellation(s) in which Talus Lodge is required to cancel reservations -Non-refundable reservation fee: 100% non-refundable, non-transferable and final. -Trip payment: 100% non-refundable. Payment(s), less the reservation fee, can be transferred to a Talus Lodge credit for a future stay. |
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Reservation fee | 100% non-refundable, final and not transferable. |
Trip payment | 100% non-refundable and final. Payment(s), less reservation fee, will be transferred to a Talus Lodge credit for a future stay. |
INSURANCE
Cancellation/Interruption and Emergency Medical Insurance | To avoid any financial hardship that an unexpected cancellation or interruption could cause, we strongly urge our clients to purchase appropriate Trip Cancellation/Interruption and Emergency Medical Insurance through a reputable insurance provider to protect your investment. Refunds for cancelled reservations can only be collected from your own cancellation/interruption insurance provider. Some credit cards provide this type of insurance, others do not. For a free no obligation quote for trip cancellation/interruption and emergency medical insurance from Lifestyle Insurance: click here |
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Evacuation insurance | The cost of a helicopter evacuation, in the case of medical emergency, is the responsibility of the guest. Helicopter evacuation coverage can either be purchased from Talus Lodge for $50 per person or an insurance provider at the time of booking your trip. |