The air is crisp and the snow fluffy white powder. Embrace it.
Warm up to winter by trying something completely
exhilarating and even outlandish.
Check out these top-five adrenaline pumpers to amplify
your Alberta winter.
Dogsledding:
Feel the bite of invigorating December as you slide
across the snowy wilderness with your team of sled dogs.
Trek where early explorers set up camp or simply feel
your heart race as you whisk around the Canadian Rockies – right by Banff
National Park and Kananaskis Country.
Participants may choose to relax in a cozy sled, or drive
their own team of huskies with an expert guide.
More info: Travel Alberta
Snowshoeing
Snap on a
pair of snow shoes and find out what it feels like to walk on clouds.
Tread
lightly across deep snow to witness the untouched beauty of Alberta’s backcountry.
En route,
visitors will spy a wealth of winter scenery: frozen lakes, alpine forest and
mountain wilderness.
Guided tours
in the Lake Louise area and Banff National Park are informative and engaging. Snowshoeing trails in Alberta
Snowkiting & Paraskiing
Ever been kiteboarding on windy waves? Snowkiting and
paraskiing are pretty much the same thing except you’ll find yourself atop
snowy prairies and frozen landscapes.
Where snowkiting requires a snowboard – paraskiing
harnesses skis as you glide along your winter wonderland.
Both sports kick up the adrenaline as you practice jumps
and tricks while flying through open air to land on snowy ground.
Beginners have the option to cruise on ground level minus
the jumps, but still experience high speeds and unexpected turns!
Learn more about lessons at Muller Windsports located on Cochrane Hill in
Alberta.
Ice Climbing
Hear the crunch of snow beneath your feet. Swing your arm
and imbed your ice pick into frozen wall. Look up. A shiver cascades down your
spine. You’re almost at the crystal peak!
Introduce yourself to the thrill of ice climbing with an
accredited guide. The Rockies boast a plethora of icefalls and glaciers to
challenge the adventurer in you.
Explore more at: Travel Alberta
Heli-Boarding
Stray off the tourist trails by hitching a lift to
untracked terrain – via private helicopter.
Discover the natural landscape and fresh powder of the Rockies
by booking with a certified guide – trails are carefully selected based on
snowfall and weather for optimal enjoyment. Heli-boarding at Banff National Park
