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Heli-Hiking
- Monashee & Adamant Lodges
August 4 - 11, 2008

Trip Details
Your Walking Connection Experience Includes:
In Banff:
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Transfers from Banff to Monashees Lodge to Adamants
Lodge then back to Lake Louise, Banff or Calgary.
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One night deluxe accommodations in Banff
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Welcome Dinner
Monashees & Admants Lodges Include:
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All meals and snacks
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6-nights Luxury Mountain Lodge accommodations
(w/private baths)
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Use of equipment and helicopter rides
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Lodge Guest Amenities
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Professional Mountain guides
While at the lodge you will be provided
with the following:
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Sturdy, leather hiking boots (unusual and small
children sizes are not always available, please call to discuss).
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Insulated, hooded hiking jacket (wind and rain
resistant)
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Wind pants and a rain poncho
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Gaiters (which fit over your boots to protect
from snow)
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Day pack, water bottle and walking stick (If
you have your own collapsable hiking stick you might prefer
that so that you can put it in your day pack when not needed)
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Each lodge has whirlpool, sauna, massage, full
service bar, washer, dryer, hair dryers, retail shop.
Your Walking Connection Pre Heli-hiking
Experience Includes:
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Walking Connection Host, Jo Ann Taylor.
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Two nights at Banff Hotel with deluxe accommodations.
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Transportation to and from Lake Louise &
Morraine Lake.
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Buffet Brunch at Chateau Lake Louise.
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Escorted hike to Lake Agnes Tea House.
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A cup of tea at one of the most beautiful site
imaginable.
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Driver gratuity.
Terms and Conditions
Reservations for this trip are available on
a limited basis and are only available on a first come first
served basis. Should this trip completely sell out, please
see our waiting list policy below.
Tour Prices per
person:
Guest Pricing: $4998 per person (based
upon double occupancy). Single option available.
Prices are exclusive of airfare. Reservations Subject to Cancellation
Policy.
Deposits: A deposit of $500USD is required
to reserve your space. No space will be held without
a complete deposit. Though it rarely happens, our tour prices
are subject to change due to currency fluctuation.
Payments:
All payments must be made according to the schedule
& are subject to the cancellation & penalty policy.
Final payment is due on or before May 1, 2008.
Not Included:
The price of this tour does not include Airfare,
airport transfers, and gratuities for the walking guides,
optional tours, ferry admission or items of a personal nature
such as drinks, photographs & phone calls. Airfare is
not included in the tour price. However, we will provide a
recommended airline and flight schedule. No discounts or refunds
on any unused portion of the tour.
Cancellation, Penalty & Refund Policies:
Should you have to cancel your tour the following terms will
apply:
All cancellation requests will incur a $50 per person administrative
fee.
For cancellations 90 days prior to departure, 25% of the trip
price is non-refundable.
For cancellations 60-89 days prior to departure, 75% of the
trip price is non-refundable.
For cancellations 0-59 days prior to departure and no shows,
no refunds will be made.
No refunds will be made for any unused portion of the tour.
All cancellations must be made in writing and
delivered to The Walking Connection via e-mail and/or United
States Post Office. Your cancellation date is the date your
notice is received and confirmed by The Walking Connection,
not the postmark date.
Tour Minimum: This tour must
have a minimum of 10 guests traveling together for this trip
to be escorted by a Walking Connection host. Otherwise, the
trip will operate utilizing local guides in Banff contracted
by The Walking Connection.
Tour Maximum: In general, The
Walking Connection limits its trips to 20 paying guests. However,
CMH lodges typically hold a larger number of guests and it
is possible they will heli-hike with our group.
Waiting List Policy: On occasion,
Walking Connection tours sell out and a waiting list is formed.
If this should happen, the following policy will apply: To
be put on the waiting list, a fully refundable deposit is
due with reservation. If space becomes available, you will
be notified at that time and if you choose to go, the standard
cancellation policy will then apply. If not, your money will
be refunded in full.
Travel Roommates and Single Supplements:
If you have registered for double occupancy but do not have
a travel roommate, the Walking Connection will attempt to
locate one for you. In the event that a roommate cannot be
found, you may be charged for a Single Supplement for any
portion of the tour where you will be rooming as a single.
Travel roommates are assigned in the order in which we receive
deposited and confirmed reservations. Final roommate assignments
will be made and you will be notified of any Single Supplement
charges due 30 days prior to your final payment due date.
On-line
Reservations
Print Reservation Form
Please
read the important safety and liability release below.
I am aware that Walking Connection tours (whether in civilized
or remote areas) encompass travel by foot, boat, plane, automobile,
motor coach, horseback, or the like. I am further aware that
the activities planned such as but not limited to trekking,
hiking, boating and animal viewing, contain inherent risks
of injury, emotional trauma and illness such as but not limited
to malaria. I recognize that such risks may be present at
any time before, during and after the trip I am participating
in with The Walking Connection. I am also aware that adequate
medical services or facilities may not be readily available
or accessible during some or all of the time and that evacuation
if necessary can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. In
consideration of, and as part payment for the right to participate
in, and by registering for any Walking Connection tour now
or in the future, I have and do hereby fully assume all risk
of injury, property damage, emotional trauma and death, and
it is my intention for me and my heirs, executors and administrators
to waive any and all right and claims for damages I may have
against Gene and Jo Ann Taylor, Taylor Marketing and Management,
LLC., The Walking Connection and any individual associated
with these event/tour, their representatives, successors,
and assignees, and will hold them harmless for any and all
injuries, mishaps and loss of property suffered in connection
with my participation in this event/tour. I have been warned
that I must be in good health to participate in this event
and I also give permission for the free use of my name, likeness,
picture and any opinion expressed by me in any advertisement,
newsletter, broadcast, telecast or print media account of
this event without any compensation to me whatsoever.
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| Great Hikes. |
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| Wildflowers. |
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Images courtesy of
Canadian Mountain Holidays, Lyle Griesdale, Gene and Jo Ann Taylor. |
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