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SUMMER RATES

Package Per person Child
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

What’s included
  • Accommodation
  • House made and from scratch meals including lunch on arrival and departure day.
  • Guided daily hikes
  • Van transportation from Canmore, Alberta or Nipika Mountain Resort
  • Guided hike access
  • Taxes
  • Non-refundable reservation fee ($200.00 per person)
  • Sauna, hot showers and outhouses
What’s not included?
  • Alcohol. Wine, beer and bubbly is available for purchase at the lodge.
  • There is no guest access to Wi Fi.
  • Gratuity.
  • Transportation to the meeting points.
Rates
  • Per person
  • Canadian dollars
Private lodge bookings
  • Rate based on a ten person minimum or equivalent pricing.
  • Per person rate applies for groups larger than ten people.
  • Child rate applies after the ten person minimum or equivalent price.
  • Summer occupancy is 16 people.
Room booking
  • Rate based on double occupancy.
  • Child rate applies after the two person minimum or equivalent price.
Single occupancy
  • Available one month prior to trip departure.
  • Per person rate plus $200.00 per night
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
Families
  • Child rate applies for 12 years old and younger.
  • Minors require parental attendance in order to take part in the guiding program.
  • Private lodge booking are required for families with children 8 years old and younger.

PAYMENT POLICY

Payment
  • Credit card information is collected in the Guest Agreement.
  • Each person will receive an email with a link to complete the Guest Agreement.
  • Payment is automatically be charged to the credit card on file or instructions provided in the Guest Agreement.
  • Should Guest Agreements and/or payment(s) not be received within the timelines, the reservation is unconfirmed.
  • Unconfirmed reservations can be sold to someone else and/or the outstanding amount(s) charged to the trip leader.
  • Summer rates: click here
  • Winter rates: click here
Non-refundable reservation fee
  • $200.00 per person
  • The reservation fee is included in the package price and covers the costs associated with registration for the intended stay. These costs are incurred whether the trip is utilized or not, for whatever reason. As such, once these funds are received, these services are deemed to have been rendered and that portion of the service agreement concluded. The reservation fee is not a deposit and is not transferable. It is a cost of business rendered on your behalf and is not refundable or transferable in any event.
  • Due: within five business days of booking.
Trip payment
  • Winter: Due first Monday in December.
  • Summer: Due first Monday in May.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations -Cancellations must be received in writing.
-All payments(s) are non-refundable and final.
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

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
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
7:45 am Hiking
11:30 am Provided transportation departs. Lunch provided.
4:00 pm Provided transportation arrives in Canmore.

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.
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
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.