Our 55+ mountaineering camps are for young-at-heart hikers who want to connect with other adventurers and explore the stunning hiking at Kokanee Cabin. Whether you are looking for stunning vistas, the perfect patch of wild flowers, or connections with other hikers, this camp has something for you!
For 2023, our 55+ program will be journeying to Kokanee Glacier Park. Taking advantage of the Kokanee Cabin’s spacious and modern amenities to fully explore this gorgeous landscape with other passionate hikers will surely be an unforgettable experience.
Past participants of this camp disagree about whether the highlight of the camp was the experienced and friendly guiding staff, the spectacular hikes, or the friendly, supportive atmosphere. If you’ve experienced the camp before, we’d love to see you back with us! If it’s your first time, come try it out. If you are over 55 and seeking company and challenges with others in this age range, this camp is for you!
BOOKING INFORMATION
Date:
AUGUST 11TH – 15TH, 2023
Price: $2,500 + TAX
MORE INFORMATION
Please try to register online before calling. If you are having issues please try to have your emergency contact information and course questionnaire filled out before calling.
OR Call: (403)-678-3200 ext 213
Kokanee Cabin offers access to amazing hiking from the moment you leave the trail head.
The Kaslo and Gibson Lake trails used to access the hut.
You may also get to experience:
Mt Giegerich / Sapphire Lakes Loop
The Pyramid
and many more!
Day 1 :
Meet at the trailhead and review basic safety before heading into the hut.
Day 2-4:
Enjoy Kokanee Glacier parks trails during the day and relax in the hut with a scrumptious meal prepared by a chef
Day 5:
Enjoy a final day of hiking before heading back to the trailhead
Intermediate Hiking
First things first. This camp is for those 55 years or older to enjoy the camaraderie and social opportunity of being in a group of similar age and ambition. There is no maximum age limit on the camp, but you must be medically able to handle the demands of high altitude and strenuous exercise. You will have the option to take a rest day in the chalet or possibly on an easier hike, but at minimum you must have a good level of fitness and be able to carry up to a 9 – 11kg (20 – 25lb) day pack for several hours.
Food
Our camp cook, will prepare a full menu of scrumptious meals each day of the camp. We’re able to accommodate most allergies, medical dietary restrictions and vegetarian diets. Additional surcharges apply for vegan, lactose-free, or gluten-free diets.
Accommodation
The Kokanee Glacier Cabin is one of the ACC’s most modern huts, providing a fresh spacious basecamp from where the park can be explored.
Guiding
Our guiding ratio will be a maximum of 8:1 but if the camp fills the ratio will be 5:1!
The ACC hires guides certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG). Visit the ACMG website to learn more about what they do!
Rentals
If you don’t have everything on the gear list and aren’t ready to invest in your own, there are many awesome local businesses that rent out all of the equipment you will need. Be sure to reserve your rentals ahead of time to make sure everything you need is available for you when you need it.
“It was day one. No wait, it was day two. No, that’s not correct, it was day three. Or maybe day five. Day six? Do you see where I am going with this? Highlight every day.”
“Great guides, really great guides.”
“All the peaks were fun!”
“Spending five days hiking with such a friendly, supportive group of new friends, in an area that I have never hiked before. An adventure I’ll never forget.”
“The guide knew the hikes, was well organized and a great communicator and was always concerned about our safety and enjoyment.”
We sell Tugo® Travel Insurance suitable for both ACC Adventures and personal trips:
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