The Kicking Horse Classic has all the ingredients for an unforgettable river experience! Our Day begins on the calmer sections of the Kicking Horse River in Yoho National Park. Our morning finds us rolling along glacial waters and learning to work as a team. Following lunch the afternoon is spent tackling the Class 3 & 4 rapids of the Middle Canyon. Option to Add on Lower Canyon.This trip is best suited for: All experience & fitness levels. No experience is required. Those looking for a day trip from Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Radium or Revelstoke! Those looking to experience a bit of everything: a morning in Yoho National Park, Riverside BBQ Lunch, and a very exciting afternoon of Continous Whitewater! Families and Groups over 4'11'/ 88lbs

Taxes Include 12% HST + 3% Gov't Land Use Tax

Additional Information

Here is a map to our office. You may need to copy & paste into an Internet Address bar:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?source=ig&hl=en&q=1416+golden+view+road+golden+bc&lr=&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=ca&ei=rY_RSaf2Lpu6sgPyot3DAw&ll=51.301871,-116.950321&spn=0.006426,0.013733&z=16&iwloc=addr

Departs our office at 9:30 AM. Returns at 3:00 PM. Includes 22 Kilometres of Rafting and Riverside BBQ Lunch

Things To Bring

Please bring:

• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Fleece or wool sweater (not made of cotton)

We will provide all your river equipment, including Footwear

Why do I need to bring a sweater? Will it get wet?

We will provide you with a Wetsuit, Neoprene Boots, Goretex Spray Jacket, Lifejacket and Helmet. We also have neoprene gloves onboard for your comfort. However, you may want to bring a fleece or wool sweater to wear as an extra layer of warmth on top of the wetsuit but underneath the spray jacket. It will get wet.

Inclusions

Transportation to & from the River, All River Equipment, Riverside BBQ Lunch

Exclusions

Transportation to our office in Golden is not included. Guests must meet at our office in Golden, British Columbia

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel within 72 hours of trip departure for full refund of deposit.
Within 72 hours, the deposit is non-refundable.

When you book, we collect a 50% deposit to reserve your seats. The remaining 50% will be collected the evening prior to your trip departure. If for some reason you 'no-show' on the day of your trip, 50% of your deposit will be refunded to your credit, and the other 50% retained by Alpine Rafting.

Departs

Departs daily from May 14th until September 11th 2011

Pickup/Departure

Meet at our office on the Trans Canada Highway in Golden, British Columbia. GPS co-ordinates to our office are: N 51 18'04.0 W 116 42'45.7

Arrive at the Alpine Rafting Office at 9:00 AM for a 9:30 AM Departure. Our office is located next to the Golden Rim Hotel on the Trans Canada Highway in Golden BC.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

*We are on Mountain Standard Time, same as Alberta.

*There is MAJOR construction on the road between Golden and Calgary which has resulted in delays up to 1 hour or more!! Please visit www.drivebc.ca and www.ama.ab.ca/road_report/Mountain.htm to check delay times and adjust your schedule accordingly.

Directions to the Alpine Rafting Office from the east (Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise):

As you enter Golden on the Trans Canada Highway, on the left hand side there is a large sign for the "Golden Rim Inn". When you see this large sign, take the first right off the Trans Canada Highway, and onto Lafontaine Road. Turn left and proceed around the traffic circle and over the overpass to Goldenview Road. We are located on your right-hand side, in the cabin in between the Mechanic's Shop and the Golden Rim.

Directions to Alpine Rafting Office from the West (Vancouver, Kamloops, Revelstoke):

As you enter Golden on the Trans Canada Highway, continue through two sets of lights on the Highway. Continue past the turnoff into the town of Golden and stay on the highway. Continue up the hill for one kilometre. Just before cresting the hill, take a right onto Golden view Rd. We are located in a cabin between the Mechanic's Shop and the Golden Rim Inn.

Here is a link to a Google Map of our office. You will need to copy and paste it into an internet address bar:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?source=ig&hl=en&q=1416+golden+view+road+golden+bc&lr=&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=ca&ei=rY_RSaf2Lpu6sgPyot3DAw&ll=51.301871,-116.950321&spn=0.006426,0.013733&z=16&iwloc=addr

The Balance of your payment will be taken the evening prior to your arrival.

Drop-Off

The Kicking Horse Classic will arrive back at our office at approximately 3:00PM

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