Snowshoeing on Top of the World
Overview
Put your snowshoes on and walk with into a white powder paradise where there are no trails and it's simply miles and miles of powdery wilderness in front of you. You'll access the beautiful winter backcountry with a professional guide the way the Rockies are meant to be experienced - as a mix of fun, challenge, and learning, combined with the simple enjoyment of being outside in nature.
What's Included
Meeting Location
138 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Amazing deep powder snow - every time
True backcountry snowshoe experience
Gondola and chairlift ride to the top of Standish Mountain
Views of Mt. Assiniboine and 360 degree Canadian Rockies
Crossing the Continental Divide into British Columbia
Hot chocolate and cookies included
Note: Moderately strenuous backcountry activity, ensure your fitness level is adequate before participating
Note: Minimum dress requirements include snowpants, ski jacket hat, mitts, good winter boots and appropriate underlayers
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The WMA Snowshoeing on Top of the World program takes place in backcountry alpine terrain and presents serious safety risks for any person not dressed properly or sufficiently fit to complete the entire walk. Once a group leaves the top chairlift station, and begins walking downhill, there is no turning back for the group. Therefore:
- Warm hat and gloves required
- Winter coat required
- Warm pants required – not jeans
- Winter boots or hiking boots required
- Guests must be reasonably fit and able to walk at least 3 kilometres on snowshoes through potentially deep powder snow.
- Minimum age to participate is 12 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-45607P2
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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 99 traveler reviews collected by Cool Banff and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Banff customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Poles.
- Snowshoes.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Snowshoeing on Top of the World is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Snowshoeing on Top of the World will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Poles
- Snowshoes
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The WMA Snowshoeing on Top of the World program takes place in backcountry alpine terrain and presents serious safety risks for any person not dressed properly or sufficiently fit to complete the entire walk. Once a group leaves the top chairlift station, and begins walking downhill, there is no turning back for the group. Therefore:
- Warm hat and gloves required
- Winter coat required
- Warm pants required – not jeans
- Winter boots or hiking boots required
- Guests must be reasonably fit and able to walk at least 3 kilometres on snowshoes through potentially deep powder snow.
- Minimum age to participate is 12 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
