Banff
Info & What to Bring Lists
Getting Here
Calgary International Airport is located 75 miles east
of Banff and is served by most major airlines. Located
at the airport are shuttle companies and most major car
rental agencies. Shuttles depart 7 days a week from the
airport, multiple times daily. It is important to call
or check out online and confirm all shuttle departure
times and prices. Banff is approximately a 1.5 hour drive
from the Calgary Airport.
Banff Airporter 1-888-449-2901, www.banffairporter.com
Explore Rockies 1-800-661-1152, www.explorerockies.com
If you are planning on driving into Banff National Park,
please be prepared to pay an entrance fee at the park
gates. The 2011 daily rates for an individual is $9.80/adult
or a group rate of $19.60 (up to 7 people in a vehicle).
Please be sure to ask about an annual rate (you may save
some money) if you are planning on being in the park for
7 days or longer. Note: Your Wilderness Pass fee
is a backcountry user fee and does not cover your park
entrance.
Accommodation Options
Although it is a small mountain town, Banff offers you
a large variety of lodging choices - over 5000 rooms!
However, during the summer season Banff is very heavily
booked. We strongly advise you to book well in advance.
We do recommend that you spend the night before your trip
in Banff.
For those folks wanting to pitch a tent or park a motor
home, Banff has two large campgrounds Tunnel Mountain
Campground, situated on top of Tunnel Mountain and about
a 5-minute drive to downtown, and Two Jack Lake Campground,
located about 20 minutes from Banff. Reservations are
accepted for Tunnel Mtn Campground by calling 1.877.RESERVE
or by visiting www.pccamping.ca.
Two Jack Lake is first come first serve basis for reservations.
Banff Accommodation Reservations: Free of charge to you,
this company will help you find and reserve any room in
town. 1-877-226-3348.
If you'd like an overview of accommodation options in
Banff, www.banffhotels.org,
lists most hotels as well as businesses in Banff.
Below is a full list of local hotels and bed and breakfasts,
all within 5-15 minutes of us. The Mount
Royal Hotel is located two doors down from our main office
and check in point.
Car and Extra Luggage
Your extra luggage and valuables may be left in our care
at the Trail Rider Store. You can leave your vehicle at
our stables here in Banff (directions given upon check-in).
We do not recommend leaving anything of value in your
car while on your trip.
Banff Information
Should you require information about local activities
and sightseeing, contact the Banff/Lake Louise Tourism
Bureau, www.banfflakelouise.com
or the Town of Banff, www.banff.ca.
Discover Banff Tours offers sightseeing activities and
tours and can be reached at www.banfftours.com
or toll free at 1-877-565-9372. Adventures Unlimited,
specializing in White water rafting trips, can also help
you plan any outdoor activities. For information on their
rafting trips or other adventures check out www.banffadventures.com,
or call them toll free at 1-800-644-8888.
http://jatravel.globalchoiceconnect.com/index.php
Calgary Stampede
For information concerning Canada's Greatest Outdoor Show
and Rodeo, call toll free Canada/US 1-800-661-1767. This
year the stampede will run from July 6-15, 2012.
What To Bring
The links below outline the items you NEED
to bring with you depending on which trip you've chosen.
It is essential that our guests be prepared for all kinds
of mountain weather. We have had many years of personal
experience dealing with Mother Nature up here, so please
take our list to heart.
Mother Nature can be unpredictable up here in the mountains,
so our guests need to come prepared for every type of
weather. Clothing that is easily layered works the best.
You can always remove what you don't need, but you still
have it just in case. Also, bring your most comfortable
gear -- this is not the time to break-in new boots or
a new hat.
Average Temperature
| Month |
High |
Low |
| June |
19C / 66F |
5C / 41F |
| July |
22C / 71F |
7C / 45F |
| August |
22C / 70F |
7C / 44F |
| September |
16C / 60F |
3C / 38F |
**These are average temperatures at an elevation of 4538
feet.
Temperatures will drop at higher elevations.
When packing your gear, keep in mind it is being packed
out on a mule and our animal's comfort is very
important to us. By following these guidelines you can
help us ensure that. You must pack your
gear in soft-sided, cloth or nylon bag. It can not have
any hard edges, frames or wheels. Your gear is restricted
to a Total maximum weight of 30 lbs.
Your coat, rain gear, hat and gloves are packed separately
from your duffel and are either worn or tied with saddle
strings to the back of your saddle. Saddlebags, rain gear
and other essentials that you are taking on your horse
with you are not included in the 30lb weight restriction.
If you would like to bring saddlebags (we don't supply
them), please fill them with only those essential items
that you would need during the day, such as lip balm,
your camera, sunscreen, etc. We reserve the right to limit
the amount of gear in the saddlebags for weight. Fanny
packs (a small pack that ties around the waist) also work
well. Daypacks, backpacks or other bags are NOT
allowed -- they are hard on your back and hard
on the horse's back, and do not tie properly to the saddle.
All backcountry guests receive a 10% discount on all regular
prices items (except cards/books) at the Trail Rider Store.
Equipment Rental
We have a limited supply of saddlebags for rent for $2/day,
slickers for $7/day and ground tarps (not required for
lodge trips) for $5/day. We recommend you reserve these
items as soon as possible as they do book out. These are
available for pick up upon check-in (sorry, no earlier).
Bactrax/Snowtips rent out the basic camping gear and house
a variety of sleeping bags, duffle bags, thermo-rest sleeping
pads, etc. Located at 225 Bear Street, they are just a
block away from The Trail Rider Store were you'll check-in
the morning of your trip. Email Bactrax/Snowtips at snowtips@telusplanet.net
or visit their website at www.snowtips-bactrax.com
for information. If you would prefer to contact them by
telephone, they can be reached at (403) 762-8177, or fax
at (403) 760-6289.
Click for detailed What
to Bring List for your trip:
Backcountry
Lodge Trips
Wilderness
Tenting Trips
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Expedition
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