Hi Susan, Thank you for your message. Unfortunately depending on the year and conditions, our early season hikes (typically early to mid June) may still be snow covered and unsafe to hike. As a result, this is evaluated each year and we don't know whether we will be able to proceed with the scheduled hikes until closer to the day. As a result, we outline 'Early/late season itinerary changes may apply, please inquire at the time of booking' on this tour page on TripAdvisor. If we can't access your scheduled hike to Larch Valley (our regular season Saturday hike) then the alternative is planned to be the Lake Minnewanka shoreline in Banff. Please be assured that if we won't be proceeding with the regular season hikes in early June for when you are booked that the reservations team do reach out to every guest booked on these hikes to let them know in advance of any changes while there is still the option to change or cancel their reservation along with full details of the proposed hike we will be offering. Also, if we're not operating our hike to this particular trail during your travel dates, it's only ever for safety reasons. I hope this helps to answer your question.

Hi there, each of our hikes only operate on certain days (ie if you book a Monday hike it's to Larch Valley, Tuesdays to Consolation Lakes etc. You'll receive a confirmation email after booking (direct) or full details when booking (TripAdvisor) but we can also confirm this for you separately however you choose to book. I don't want to ask for your personal details here, but if you don't mind sending the name on the reservation (or confirmation number, if you received it depending on how you booked) and phone us on 1(877) 565-9372 (sorry it won't let me include our email address here) then our team would be more than happy to confirm and send you a confirmation email.

Hi there, No question is silly! Our guide brings bear spray for all hikes, so there is no need to bring your own. You're also much safer joining this hike and being in a small group (and this trail in particular does have seasonal restrictions with minimum numbers due to bears). We would certainly recommend carrying your own bear spray for any other hikes.

Hello, Thank you for your question. We do provide a detailed list of what to wear and bring for the hikes in your confirmation. We recommend sturdy, ideally waterproof or water resistant hiking boots or shoes – trainers or runners are okay, but boots are better. It's likely that the temperature may be wet or even snowy in September, so waterproof boots would be best. These can be rented from stores in town such as Snowtips-Bactrax.

Hello Avi, Thank you for your question. The Larch Valley hike does not continue up Sentinel Pass due to trail restrictions and stops by the lakes located at the base of this trail. All hikes go ahead even if it rains so we do recommend being prepared for all weather conditions. This is a wonderful hike, particularly in mid to late September once the larch trees turn golden yellow.

Hello, Thank you for your question. We have four lunch choices, including a vegetarian wrap (with tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, lettuce and hummus on a tortilla wrap) or a green salad. Lunches also include fruit, juice, salted potato chips and two bite brownies.