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Spend 6 days in the backcountry of Mount Robson Provincial Park
Spend 6 days exploring the trails that skirt the base of Canada’s tallest mountain.
Fly in a helicopter to get you and your gear deep into Mount Robson Provincial Park.
Discover Berg Lake, Robson Pass, Snowbird Pass, and more fantastic trails.
Spend 6 days deep in the Canadian backcountry, disconnecting from it all to fully experience the mountains.
There are few places better to escape into in the backcountry than Mount Robson Provincial Park, home to Canada’s tallest mountain and more pristine hiking trails than you can imagine. The Berg Lake Backpacking Tour is 6 days of pure mountain bliss!
This is a special trip as you get to take a spectacular helicopter flight deep into the park, with all your gear. No slogging up a long trail with a heavy backpack full of food and tents for you.
After you set-up camp, you’ll then trek some of Canada’s premier trails, including Berg Lake, Robson Pass, Snowbird Pass, and Mumm Basin. You’ll camp each night in unbelievable locations, waking up to have your coffee under a canopy of mountaintops. Each day will reveal more awe-inspiring lakes, glaciers, mountain vistas, and alpine meadows. The Berg Lake Backpacking Tour requires no prior experience, so don’t wait to book your spot!
There are few places better to escape into in the backcountry than Mount Robson Provincial Park, home to Canada’s tallest mountain and more pristine hiking trails than you can imagine. The Berg Lake Backpacking Tour is 6 days of pure mountain bliss!
This is a special trip as you get to take a spectacular helicopter flight deep into the park, with all your gear. No slogging up a long trail with a heavy backpack full of food and tents for you.
After you set-up camp, you’ll then trek some of Canada’s premier trails, including Berg Lake, Robson Pass, Snowbird Pass, and Mumm Basin. You’ll camp each night in unbelievable locations, waking up to have your coffee under a canopy of mountaintops. Each day will reveal more awe-inspiring lakes, glaciers, mountain vistas, and alpine meadows. The Berg Lake Backpacking Tour requires no prior experience, so don’t wait to book your spot!
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Berg Lake Backpacking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Meet and Drive to Mount Robson Provincial Park
Begin your adventure with a meet and greet with the group in Canmore. You’ll drive along one of the most spectacular highways in the world, the Jasper Parkway, into Jasper. From here, continue west on the Yellowhead Highway to Mount Robson Provincial Park. Set up camp for the night.
Overnight Location: Camping in Mount Robson Provincial Park
Distance: None
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Helicopter to Robson Pass and Berg Lake
Start your morning with a helicopter ride (don’t get to do that often, hey?) to the northern side of Mount Robson, landing near Robson Pass at 1600m. You’ll be able to hear the icefalls from Berg Lake as you explore the alpine meadows that surround you.
Set up camp in this stunning place, walking over to Berg Lake to watch as the sun dips below the horizon.
Overnight Location: Camping in Mount Robson Provincial Park
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Day Hike to Snowbird Pass
Waking up in paradise, you’ll start the day with a hike to Snowbird Pass. You’ll trek through vast meadows and moraines to the pass, where a superb view of the Reef and Robson glaciers can be appreciated.
Return back to camp and spend the evening relaxing with the group.
Overnight Location: Camping in Mount Robson Provincial Park
Distance: 21.6km, 780m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Day Hike to Mumm Basin
Another day of hiking under Mount Robson awaits! Today you’ll hike north of Berg Lake to Mumm Basin, which has a fantastic view of Berg Lake and the north face of Robson. Traverse along the valley to Hargreaves Glacier, making a loop that ends back at camp.
Overnight Location: Camping in Mount Robson Provincial Park
Distance: 14.8km, 500m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Berg Lake to Whitehorn
After breaking camp, pack it all up and head down the valley. Today features three very special waterfalls. You’ll pass White Falls, Falls of the Pool, and Emperor Falls along the way- three fantastic photo spots!
At Whitehorn Camp, you’ll set up for the night.
Overnight Location: Camping in Mount Robson Provincial Park
Distance: 11.5km, 525m elevation loss
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Return to Canmore
All too soon, you’ll be on your way back to Canmore. Drop into the lower valley to skirt Kinney Lake, hiking through the lush forest to the trailhead. Hopping back in the van, you’ll head to Canmore. Your group can go out for dinner in Canmore tonight if you’d like, toasting to the past 6 days on the trail!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 10.9km, 265m elevation loss
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Berg Lake Backpacking Tour Price and Dates
This guided hiking tour in the Canadian Rockies is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you). Please note that due to very high demand and limited availability in campgrounds it is necessary to plan your trip a long time in advance.Please note the Berg Lake Trail is closed until further notice for assessment and repair. It was impacted by severe flooding in 2021, resulting in significant damage to many sections of the trail.
Accommodation on the Berg Lake Backpacking Tour
This tour is based in campsites. You’ll be in 2-3 person tents with no or limited facilities. Participants should be comfortable with an authentic backcountry experience.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
There are no single rooms available on this tour as all accommodations are communal. There may be a minimum required group size, so please contact us about joining an existing group if you are a solo traveller.
What’s Included in the Berg Lake Backpacking Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included on this tour. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be booked as a supplement.
Transportation During the Tour
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Canmore and will be driven from Canmore to the trailhead. We recommend renting a car or booking a shuttle. Canmore is about an hour from Calgary.
Also Included
- Tents
- Helicopter ride
- Cooking equipment
Not Included
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Visas if required
- Anything not mentioned as included
- GST (5%)
Optional Extras
- Special dietary requirement meals
- How hard is the Berg Lake Backpacking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?
- Do I need to carry my gear myself?
- Are meals included on the Berg Lake Backpacking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Canmore to start this tour?
- Is the Berg Lake Backpacking Tour guided?
- Where does the Berg Lake Backpacking Tour end?
- What do I need to bring?
- Boots
- Multiday pack (55-75 litres)
- Pack cover
- Daypack
- Water bottle or bladder (1-2 litres)
- Sunglasses
- Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
- Pillow
- Sunscreen, SPF lip balm
- Camera
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Blister kit
- Earplugs
- First aid items (guides carry a first aid kit, but you may bring your own Band-Aids and anti-inflammatory medication if desired)
- Personal toiletries, including hand sanitizer
- Bug spray
- Plastic mug, bowl, and eating utensils
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Toque
- Insulated jacket
- Fleece jacket
- Hiking pants
- Light footwear for creek crossing or camping
- Hiking socks
- Long underwear
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Canada?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Canada?
- When is the best time to travel to Canada for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 4/5. While you don’t need any experience backpacking, this tour is not recommended for beginner hikers. You should have experience hiking and a high level of fitness to enjoy this tour, as you’ll be hiking for up to 21km each day at high elevations and sleeping in very basic conditions, as well as carrying a backpack of up to 16 kg (35 lbs).
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Yes, you will carry everything you need, as well as a share of the common food and equipment.
5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners are included. If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know. These may incur additional charges.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Please verify that your insurance covers the included activities on this tour. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into the Calgary International Airport (YYC). We recommend you rent a car or book a shuttle as there is no included transportation between Calgary and the meeting point on this tour.
Yes, you will be led by an experienced guide.
The tour ends in Canmore. You will be responsible for finding your own way back to the airport after the tour.
We’ve given a basic gear list below, but please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about your gear, as you’ll need to carry it!
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to visit the Rockies for this tour is in August when the weather in the mountains is at its warmest and sunniest.
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Located in Canmore, Alberta at the gates of Banff National Park, Yamnuska Mountain Adventures is one of Canada’s premier providers of mountaineering, rock & ice climbing, backcountry skiing, hiking, and trekking experiences in the Canadian Rockies. For over 40 years, we have hosted thousands of clients from Canada and all over the world. Our brand is known for quality mountain experiences, safety, and well-organized itineraries. We have some of the best mountain guides and hiking guides in the industry. All Yamnuska Mountain Adventures climbing guides are certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.
