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For folks who are looking to take a little bit of home into the
back-country, Sundance and Halfway Lodges provide just the right
combination. Like the Wilderness Tenting rides, days are spent horseback
riding and exploring. Unlike the tenting rides, evenings are spent
in a cozy lodge. We call that roughing it the civilized way!
Completed in 1991, Sundance Lodge now sits on the original site
of the horse corral for Ten-Mile cabin, built by Canadian Pacific
Railway back in the 1920's. The cabin itself remains standing and
was declared a historical site in 1990. It was used as a refuge
for mountain guides and packers travelling to Mount Assiniboine,
whose names you can still see carved into the logs.
Sundance Lodge sits alongside a gentle curve on Brewster Creek,
with the Sundance mountain range as a backdrop. Built entirely with
fir logs, the lodge has 10 sleeping rooms, a large country kitchen,
and a cozy living room area where you can curl up by the woodstove
and lose yourself in a good book. And although it is a remote backcountry
lodge, we decided to add what we felt was an important comfort from
home - hot showers! (Please note that, for environmental reasons,
showers are restricted to one per stay.)
Surrounded by the beauty of towering peaks, Halfway Lodge has
been a welcome haven for over 60 years. Rich in tradition, this
cabin was used back in the late 1920's by mountain guide Erling
Strom as a stopover for his guests travelling from Banff to Mount
Assiniboine. Then a single storied cabin, Strom's wranglers spent
the night sleeping in tents while the guests found floor space within.
Halfway has remained pretty much as originally built, with the exception
of a second story added in 1967 when a bear made an appearance through
an unexpected entrance - the roof!
Thanks to the bear, Halfway now sleeps a maximum of fourteen guests.
The lifestyle at this rustic backcountry cabin remains much the
same as it was 70 years ago - simple. Propane lanterns and candles
provide the lighting, and a woodstove keeps the water hot and the
cabin warm and cozy.
Note: At Sundance, private sleeping arrangements are possible
depending on trip size, but are not guaranteed. Halfway is equipped
with single beds only.
6 DAY LODGE RIDE
Day 1 - Riders meet at our office at 9:30 a.m. and are
transported by van to Martin Stables. There they are met by their
guides and horses and mount up for the ten mile ride to Banff Sundance
Lodge via the glacier-fed waters of the Bow River, Healy and Brewster
Creeks.
Day 2 - The adventure continues southward with a ride up
to Halfway Lodge. The trail winds along the historic Strom pack
trail with the rugged Sundance Range dominating the eastern horizon.
Day 3 - After a good night's rest at Halfway Lodge and
a hearty breakfast, it's down to the corral to mount up for the
day's ride. Trips may take riders to the headwaters of Brewster
Creek or to the breathtaking views enjoyed at the top of Allenby
Pass, at an elevation of 8,100 ft.
Day 4 - After a warm good-bye to the cook and Halfway,
the trail leads back to Sundance Lodge. This will be home for the
next two nights.
Day 5 - The day begins with a hot, ranch-style breakfast,
fuel for the ride up Fatigue Creek. At midday, both horse and rider
enjoy a restful break in the Fatigue Valley, while the lunch horse
is unpacked and coffee is brewed. The lofty heights of the Continental
Divide provide spectacular vistas of both Alberta and British Columbia.
Day 6 - The gang gets together for one last day on the
trail, a "soft" ten-mile ride from Sundance to Martin
Stables, arriving at approximately 4:30 p.m. The adventure has come
to a close, but the magic of your holiday will linger on to be relived
and shared.
DEPARTURES & RATES
RATES
6 DAY BACKCOUNTRY LODGE RIDE - WEDNESDAY DEPARTURES
| $1022.00 CDN / approx. $681.00 USD |
July, August |
| $903.00 CDN / approx. $602.00 USD |
September |
| Reservation Request |
TRIP DATES 2001
| Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
| 1R - |
June 27 - July 02 |
6R - |
Aug. 01 - 06 |
11R - |
Sept. 05 - 10 |
| 2R - |
July 04 - 09 |
7R - |
Aug. 08 - 13 |
12R - |
Sept. 12 - 17 |
| 3R - |
July 11 - 16 |
8R - |
Aug. 15 - 20 |
13R - |
Sept. 19 - 24 |
| 4R - |
July 18 - 23 |
9R - |
Aug. 22 - 27 |
| 5R - |
July 25 - 30 |
10R - |
Aug. 29 - Sept. 03 |
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3, 4, AND 5 DAY LODGE RIDES
The 3 day ride departs every Monday and Thursday in May and June.
In July, August, September and October the 3 day departs on Thursdays
only. This trip spends 2 nights at Sundance Lodge.
The 4 day trip departs on a Sunday and spends the first night
at Sundance Lodge, the second night at Halfway Lodge and returns
back to Sundance for the final evening.
The 5 day trip departs on a Monday and spends the first night
at Sundance Lodge, the second and third night at Halfway Lodge and
returns back to Sundance Lodge for the final evening.
DEPARTURES & RATES
3 DAY BACKCOUNTRY LODGE RIDE - MONDAY
DEPARTURES
RATES
TRIP DATES 2001
| Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
| 1S - |
May 14 - 16 |
5S - |
June 11 - 13 |
32S - |
Oct. 08 - 10 |
| 2S - |
May 21 - 23 |
6S - |
June 18 - 20 |
34S - |
Oct. 15 - 17 |
| 3S - |
May 28 - 30 |
28S - |
Sept. 24 - 26 |
| 4S - |
June 04 - 06 |
30S - |
Oct. 01 - 03 |
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DEPARTURES & RATES
3 DAY BACKCOUNTRY LODGE RIDE - THURSDAY
DEPARTURES
RATES
| $451.00 CDN / approx. $301.00 USD |
May, June, September, October |
| $513.00 CDN / approx. $342.00 USD |
July, August |
| Reservation Request |
TRIP DATES 2001
| Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
| 7S - |
May 03 - 05 |
16S - |
July 05 - 07 |
25S - |
Sept. 06 - 08 |
| 8S - |
May 10 - 12 |
17S - |
July 12 - 14 |
26S - |
Sept. 13 - 15 |
| 9S - |
May 17 - 19 |
18S - |
July 19 - 21 |
27S - |
Sept. 20 - 22 |
| 10S - |
May 24 - 26 |
19S - |
July 26 - 28 |
29S - |
Sept. 27 - 29 |
| 11S - |
May 31-June 02 |
20S - |
Aug. 02 - 04 |
31S - |
Oct. 04 - 06 |
| 12S - |
June 07 - 09 |
21S - |
Aug. 09 - 11 |
33S - |
Oct. 11 - 13 |
| 13S - |
June 14 - 16 |
22S - |
Aug. 16 - 18 |
35S - |
Oct. 18 - 20 |
| 14S - |
June 21 - 23 |
23S - |
Aug. 23 - 25 |
| 15S - |
June 28-June 30 |
24S - |
Aug. 30 - Sept. 01 |
DEPARTURES & RATES
4 DAY BACKCOUNTRY LODGE RIDE - SUNDAY
DEPARTURES
RATES
| $681.00 CDN / approx. $454.00 USD |
July, August |
| $600.00 CDN / approx. $400.00 USD |
June, September |
| Reservation Request |
TRIP DATES 2001
| Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
| 1G - |
June 24 - 27 |
6G - |
July 29 - Aug. 01 |
11G - |
Sept. 02 - 05 |
| 2G - |
July 01 - 04 |
7G - |
Aug. 05 - 08 |
12G - |
Sept. 09 - 12 |
| 3G - |
July 08 - 11 |
8G - |
Aug. 12 - 15 |
13G - |
Sept. 16 - 19 |
| 4G - |
July 15 - 18 |
9G - |
Aug. 19 - 22 |
| 5G - |
July 22 - 25 |
10G - |
Aug. 26 - 29 |
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DEPARTURES & RATES
5 DAY BACKCOUNTRY LODGE RIDE - MONDAY
DEPARTURES
RATES
| $841.00 CDN / approx. $561.00 USD |
July, August |
| $753.00 CDN / approx. $502.00 USD |
June, September |
| Reservation Request |
TRIP DATES 2001
| Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
| 1H - |
June 25 - 29 |
6H - |
July 30 - Aug. 03 |
11H - |
Sept. 03 - 07 |
| 2H - |
July 02 - 06 |
7H - |
Aug. 06 - 10 |
12H - |
Sept. 10 - 14 |
| 3H - |
July 09 - 13 |
8H - |
Aug. 13 - 17 |
13H - |
Sept. 17 - 21 |
| 4H - |
July 16 - 20 |
9H - |
Aug. 20 - 24 |
| 5H - |
July 23 - 27 |
10H - |
Aug. 27 - 31 |
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6 DAY LODGE RIDE
Day 1 - Riders meet at our office at 9:30 a.m. and are
transported by van to Martin Stables. There they are met by their
guides and horses and mount up for the ten mile ride to Banff Sundance
Lodge via the glacier-fed waters of the Bow River, Healy and Brewster
Creeks.
Day 2 - The adventure continues southward with a ride up
to Halfway Lodge. The trail winds along the historic Strom pack
trail with the rugged Sundance Range dominating the eastern horizon.
Day 3 - After a good night's rest at Halfway Lodge and
a hearty breakfast, it's down to the corral to mount up for the
day's ride. Trips may take riders to the headwaters of Brewster
Creek or to the breathtaking views enjoyed at the top of Allenby
Pass, at an elevation of 8,100 ft.
Day 4 - After a warm good-bye to the cook and Halfway,
the trail leads back to Sundance Lodge. This will be home for the
next two nights.
Day 5 - The day begins with a hot, ranch-style breakfast,
fuel for the ride up Fatigue Creek. At midday, both horse and rider
enjoy a restful break in the Fatigue Valley, while the lunch horse
is unpacked and coffee is brewed. The lofty heights of the Continental
Divide provide spectacular vistas of both Alberta and British Columbia.
Day 6 - The gang gets together for one last day on the
trail, a "soft" ten-mile ride from Sundance to Martin
Stables, arriving at approximately 4:30 p.m. The adventure has come
to a close, but the magic of your holiday will linger on to be relived
and shared.
DEPARTURES & RATES
6 DAY BACKCOUNTRY LODGE RIDE - WEDNESDAY
DEPARTURES
RATES
| $1022.00 CDN / approx. $681.00 USD |
July, August |
| $903.00 CDN / approx. $602.00 USD |
September |
| Reservation Request |
TRIP DATES 2001
| Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
| 1R - |
June 27 - July 02 |
6R - |
Aug. 01 - 06 |
11R - |
Sept. 05 - 10 |
| 2R - |
July 04 - 09 |
7R - |
Aug. 08 - 13 |
12R - |
Sept. 12 - 17 |
| 3R - |
July 11 - 16 |
8R - |
Aug. 15 - 20 |
13R - |
Sept. 19 - 24 |
| 4R - |
July 18 - 23 |
9R - |
Aug. 22 - 27 |
| 5R - |
July 25 - 30 |
10R - |
Aug. 29 - Sept. 03 |
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3, 4, AND 5 DAY LODGE RIDES
The 3 day ride departs every Monday and Thursday in May and June.
In July, August, September and October the 3 day departs on Thursdays
only. This trip spends 2 nights at Sundance Lodge.
The 4 day trip departs on a Sunday and spends the first night
at Sundance Lodge, the second night at Halfway Lodge and returns
back to Sundance for the final evening.
The 5 day trip departs on a Monday and spends the first night
at Sundance Lodge, the second and third night at Halfway Lodge and
returns back to Sundance Lodge for the final evening.
DEPARTURES & RATES
3 DAY BACKCOUNTRY LODGE RIDE - MONDAY
DEPARTURES
RATES
| $437.00 CDN / approx. $290.00 USD |
May, June, September, October |
| Reservation
Request |
TRIP DATES 2000
| Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
| 1S - |
May 15 - 17 |
5S - |
June 12 - 14 |
32S - |
Oct. 09 - 11 |
| 2S - |
May 22 - 24 |
6S - |
June 19 - 21 |
34S - |
Oct. 16 - 18 |
| 3S - |
May 29 - 31 |
28S - |
Sept. 25 - 27 |
| 4S - |
June 05 - 07 |
30S - |
Oct. 02 - 04 |
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DEPARTURES & RATES
3 DAY BACKCOUNTRY LODGE RIDE - THURSDAY
DEPARTURES
RATES
| $437.00 CDN / approx. $290.00 USD |
May, June, September, October |
| $498.00 CDN / approx. $325.00 USD |
July, August |
| Reservation
Request |
TRIP DATES 2000
| Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
| 7S - |
May 04 - 06 |
16S - |
July 06 - 08 |
25S - |
Sept. 07 - 09 |
| 8S - |
May 11 - 13 |
17S - |
July 13 - 15 |
26S - |
Sept. 14 - 16 |
| 9S - |
May 18 - 20 |
18S - |
July 20 - 22 |
27S - |
Sept. 21 - 23 |
| 10S - |
May 25 - 27 |
19S - |
July 27 - 29 |
29S - |
Sept. 28 - 30 |
| 11S - |
June 01 - 03 |
20S - |
Aug. 03 - 05 |
31S - |
Oct. 05 - 07 |
| 12S - |
June 08 - 10 |
21S - |
Aug. 10 - 12 |
33S - |
Oct. 12 - 14 |
| 13S - |
June 15 - 17 |
22S - |
Aug. 17 - 19 |
35S - |
Oct. 19 - 21 |
| 14S - |
June 22 - 24 |
23S - |
Aug. 24 - 26 |
| 15S - |
June 29 - July 01 |
24S - |
Aug. 31 - Sept. 02 |
DEPARTURES & RATES
4 DAY BACKCOUNTRY LODGE RIDE - SUNDAY
DEPARTURES
RATES
| $661.00 CDN / approx. $435.00 USD |
July, August |
| $582.00 CDN / approx. $380.00 USD |
June, September |
| Reservation
Request |
TRIP DATES 2000
| Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
| 1G - |
June 25 - 28 |
6G - |
July 30 - Aug. 02 |
11G - |
Sept. 03 - 06 |
| 2G - |
July 02 - 05 |
7G - |
Aug. 06 - 09 |
12G - |
Sept. 10 - 13 |
| 3G - |
July 09 - 12 |
8G - |
Aug. 13 - 16 |
13G - |
Sept. 17 - 20 |
| 4G - |
July 16 - 19 |
9G - |
Aug. 20 - 23 |
| 5G - |
July 23 - 26 |
10G - |
Aug. 27 - 30 |
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DEPARTURES & RATES
5 DAY BACKCOUNTRY LODGE RIDE - MONDAY
DEPARTURES
RATES
| $816.00 CDN / approx. $535.00 USD |
July, August |
| $731.00 CDN / approx. $480.00 USD |
June, September |
| Reservation
Request |
TRIP DATES 2000
| Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
Trip No. |
Dates |
| 1H - |
June 26 - 30 |
6H - |
July 31 - Aug. 04 |
11H - |
Sept. 04 - 08 |
| 2H - |
July 03 - 07 |
7H - |
Aug. 07 - 11 |
12H - |
Sept. 11 - 15 |
| 3H - |
July 10 - 14 |
8H - |
Aug. 14 - 18 |
13H - |
Sept. 18 - 22 |
| 4H - |
July 17 - 21 |
9H - |
Aug. 21 - 25 |
| 5H - |
July 24 - 28 |
10H - |
Aug. 28 - Sept. 01 |
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TWO DAYS
AT SUNDANCE LODGE
An
overnight horseback adventure
The time has never been better for an escape into the Canadian
Rockies. Join us for two glorious days at Sundance Lodge - the civilized
way to rough it! Trips depart every Saturday from Martin Stables
in Banff.
DEPARTURES & RATES
TWO DAYS AT SUNDANCE LODGE -
SATURDAY DEPARTURES
RATES
| $301.00 CDN / approx. $200.00 USD |
May, June, September, October |
| $342.00 CDN / approx. $228.00 USD |
July, August |
| Reservation Request |
TRIP DATES 2001
| May 12, 19, 26 |
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
July 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 |
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Oct. 6, 13, 20 |
UNSCHEDULED TRIPS AT SUNDANCE
The backcountry of Banff National Park is just a few miles
away. Let us take you and your friends to Sundance Lodge for a quick
get-away. Other than the weekend ride to Sundance Lodge, unscheduled
rides can be tailor-made to fit your schedule. For additional information
or trip arrangements, drop by our office or give us a call.
Reservation Request
 The most challenging and rugged trips we offer are the Adventure
Expedition rides, designed for the outdoor enthusiast. New camps
are established daily as the expedition penetrates further into
the mountains. You will visit isolated areas of Banff National
Park that few have an opportunity to experience, and travel
mountain passes and valleys that are of unsurpassed beauty.
Here also is the opportunity to brush up on your camp "skills",
pitch your tent, haul a bucket or two of water, and help gather
fire wood. Guest participation is a very important part of
these trips. A maximum of 8 guests are allowed on the moving
trips and duffel is kept at a weight not exceeding 30 lbs.
Warner Guiding and Outfitting Ltd. is excited to offer our
guests a unique Expedition trip through the Spray Valley wildlife
corridor. In 1992 and 1993, the valley was designated a carnivore
conservation area, restricting human access. This year, in
cooperation with Parks Canada, we are pleased to offer a limited
number of research trips through this area. You will have
a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: with the help of wildlife
researchers, guests will help document the behavior and any
behavioral changes of bears and wolves as you pass through
this corridor. Each group will be accompanied by a Parks Canada
researcher.
You depart Thursday morning from the Healy Creek pack station
and spend your first night at Halfway Meadows. The next morning
you'll ride over Allenby Pass to the Tall Timbers camp to
spend two nights. This layover allows time for one of several
spectacular day rides. On day four you'll head down Bryant
Creek, travel along the Spray Lake and spend the night at
the Fortune camp. This area marks the beginning of the wildlife
monitoring project. Day five takes you through the valley
and is spent on wildlife research, overnighting near the Eau
Claire camp. The sixth morning of your trip will take you
through the last stretch of the research area by way of Sundance
Pass and down Sundance Creek, ending at our stables in Banff.
The special Expedition trip gives our guests the best of
both worlds. It is designed for those who are specifically
interested in the process of tracking and monitoring wildlife
in the park, while still being able to travel through spectacular
mountain scenery. Join us for an unforgettable trip! (Warner
Guiding and Outfitting is a contributor to the Eastern Slopes
Grizzly Study fund)
A $400.00 CDN (approx. $267.00 USD) non refundable deposit
is required to confirm space on any of the Adventure Expeditions.
2001 ADVENTURE EXPEDITIONS (TENTING)
Thursday Departures
| EX 1 |
June 28 - July 03 |
Banff - Ya Ha Tinda |
$1287.00 |
| EX 2 |
July 05 - July 10 |
Ya Ha Tinda - Banff |
$1287.00 |
| EX 3 |
July 12 - July 17 |
Wildlife Monitoring |
$1397.00 |
| EX 4 |
July 19 - July 24 |
Dolomite - Ya Ha Tinda |
$1287.00 |
| EX 5 |
July 26 - July 31 |
Ya Ha Tinda - Dolomite |
$1287.00 |
| EX 6 |
August 02 - August 07 |
Johnson - Mosquito |
$1287.00 |
| EX 7 |
August 09 - August 14 |
Mosquito - Johnson |
$1287.00 |
| EX 8 |
August 16 - August 21 |
Johnson - Panther |
$1287.00 |
| EX 9 |
August 23 - August 28 |
Panther - Johnson |
$1287.00 |
| EX 10 |
August 30- September 04 |
Wildlife Monitoring |
$1397.00 |
| EX 11 |
September 06 - September 11 |
Johnson - Banff |
$1155.00 |
| EX 12 |
September 13 - September 18 |
Banff - Johnson |
$1155.00 |
| EX 13 |
September 20 - September 25 |
Wildlife Monitoring |
$1197.00 |
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