Following the Tracks of the Explorers
In this spirit of adventure, "Palliser's Challenge" retraces the route of his first passage through the Rockies. Using only those means of transport available in the 1850's (horse, foot and canoe), we cover over 250 km of wilderness, from the foothills in the East to the source of the mighty Columbia River beyond the Rockies. You will experience all the challenges, dangers, beauty and thrills that the first explorers encountered.
Palliser's Challenge combines three great outdoor sports, with a journey traversing the breadth and beauty of the Rockies and a lesson in a fascinating chapter of Canadian history. While training in the specific skills will be given, all participants in Palliser's Challenge must be healthy and possess a high level of personal fitness.
Please contact us for further information since this trip only runs by demand.
| Prices and Dates: | Please inquire (the trip has to run between mid July and mid August) |
| Level of Experience: | Riding: low to intermediate, the rider must be able to lead a packhorse Hiking: fit enough to hike and carry a backpack (approx. 20 kg) for 5 days, daytrips approx. 4-6 hours Canoe: moderate skills, less experienced paddlers can share a canoe with experienced ones |
| Pace and Terrain: | moderate pace, mostly walk because we have packhorses with us all the time, easy to rugged trails, river crossings have to be managed while hiking, rough terrain |
| Accommodation: | 2 nights at the M&M Ranch (surcharge for single room applies), approx. 11 nights in camp |
