SHP Bike Tours
Teens, Adults, and Families
UNITED STATES, CANADA, EUROPE
Celebrating 43 Years!

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Canadian Rockies



Banff & Jasper National Parks, Calgary Stampede
MODERATE BIKING      16 DAYS
Trip #CNR

The most spectacular biking trip around!!
The scenery that unfolds in front of you as you cycle each day is constantly changing,invariably amazing, and always gorgeous! There are no days on this trip when you'll look around you and say "boring..."! This is truly bike touring at its best!


In the Canadian Rockies, you cycle along the rivers, in deep valleys or amid towering, snow-capped mountain peaks. Magnificent animals can be seen almost every day - from laughable marmots to moose and elk, mountain goats, wild sheep, caribou, and eagles. At lunchtime, your group may picnic at beautiful waterfalls tumbling their misty spray from hundreds of feet above you or at lakes of stunning blue and green. A mid-afternoon breakmay find you stopping to walk on a glacier or hike up to a magnificent alpine viewpoint. After dinner, you may slide down summer snowfields (fun!!) or soak your tired muscles in a deliciously steaming hot spring. You may have a little trouble sleeping &ndash you're so far north that it never gets fully dark!



Calgary Stampede !!

One of this trip's highlights is the fantastic fun of the Calgary Stampede. World-class rodeos, chuckwagon races, pancake breakfasts, concerts, bands, and animals everywhere - all part of this huge, famous 10-day event celebrating Western life. If you are used to biking around town or in the city, this trip will take you to a whole new level of experience in cycling, travel and adventure!

  2012 Dates Finishing Grades
Section From To Boys Girls
CNR-1 July 6 July 21 9-12 9-12

2012 Trip Basic Cost Airfare Rental Equip New Equip Cont Fund Total
Canadian Rockies 3650 not included - $350 - $4000



Logistics
When to Apply
To guarantee a place on a trip, we suggest that you reserve a place as soon as possible, by mail, phone (toll free 800-343-6132), or fax (215-891-9917). Please see applying for more information.

Trip Begins
SHP van transportation to our headquarters in Conway, MA is available from pickup points in Boston, Rye NY, Morristown NJ, Langhorne PA, and Hartford, CT. You can also drive to Conway.

Trip Ends
Calgary, Alberta or New York. You can leave the trip in Calgary and arrange your own transportation home, or fly back to New York with the group. SHP van transportation will be available from New York to Hartford, CT and Conway, MA.

Cycling
Moderate/challenging: longer distances than our other moderate trips, with some challenging terrain.

Bike Type
Mountain, hybrid, or road touring bike. A rental bike is available for $170.

Overnights
Mostly camping with some hostels.

Facilities
Hot showers and flush toilets at most places.

Air Travel
Reserved seats on scheduled flights.

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“As I hoped, this was about a lot more than bike riding. It’s about learning how to deal with new situations, meeting and cooperating with people. It’s about self-confidence. Mission accomplished.”

Mike Iacono, parent
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