S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y Canadian Heli-hiking peaks and glaciers of british columbia August 13 to 20, 2014 a program of the stanford alumni association
Imagine an enchanted alpine realm that few humans have witnessed firsthand in one of the last pristine wilderness areas of North America. Our Canadian heli-hiking adventure takes us to terrain once achievable only by the hardiest mountaineers, but now accessible to novice day hikers and experienced climbers alike, thanks to our team of highly skilled mountain guides and world-class helicopter pilots. With faculty leader and mountaineering enthusiast Roz Naylor, discover the grand landscapes of the Purcell and Selkirk mountains as we walk among remote peaks, majestic glaciers, alpine lakes and wildflower-carpeted meadows. It s an awe-inspiring experience not to be missed! BRETT S. THOmPSON, 83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY Highlights FLY HIGH in our deluxe helicopters and hike scenic trails with expert guides at your desired ability level. RELAX in our cozy mountain lodge, the perfect retreat at the end of a day s outdoor adventure. LEARN about how environmental change is affecting this dramatic alpine landscape.
C ANADA M o u n t a i n s R o c k y ALBERTA CANAD BRITISH COLUMBIA Bobbie Burns Lodge Banff Calga Itinerary WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 DEPART U.S. / CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA / BANFF Depart on a flight to Calgary and transfer by coach to Banff, nestled in the heart of Canada s first national park. Enjoy a welcome reception at our legendary deluxe château that has breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. FAIRmONT BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL Monashee Mountains Selkirk Mountains THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 BANFF / BOBBIE BURNS LODGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA Depart Banff early this morning and travel along the shores of the Bow River past the soaring mountain citadels of Banff National Park through Yoho National Park to Golden, British Columbia. Drive through the Rocky Mountain Trench with the Rockies to the east and the Columbia Mountains to the west. Board our helicopter and enjoy a short, scenic flight to our lodge, where we are outfitted with all the necessary hiking equipment. Lunch is followed by a helicopter ride to a mountain top from where we begin hiking. Fly back to the lodge for a relaxing evening and dinner. BOBBIE BURNS LODGE (B,L,D) FRIDAY TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 19 BOBBIE BURNS LODGE Spend five full days hiking in the beautiful Selkirk and Purcell mountains with our expert mountain guides. Hike in various scenic areas, enjoying views of ancient glaciers, alpine meadows, undulating ridgelines, meandering streams and stunning wildflowers along the way. A variety of options will be available each day, depending on weather conditions and the interests of the group. We can accommodate all levels of interest and aptitude. You may choose to take leisurely or moderate hikes in spectacular settings or opt for our high-adrenaline experiences, such as the Bobbie Burns ropes course. Purcell Mountains Another option is to summit the challenging Mt. Nimbus, climbing up metal rungs over two spires, traversing a suspension bridge 2,000 feet above the valley floor and climbing up the most extensive via ferrata (a fixed steel cable climbing route) in North America. Or opt for the Conrad Glacier Adventure Hike, an ambitious, yet rewarding, experience that includes ziplining, crossing rivers over cabled bridges, navigating wild canyons, clipping into cables to maneuver around powerful waterfalls and ascending a colorful vertical rock slab by via ferrata. At the end of each day we fly back to our cozy lodge for drinks and snacks, followed by a delicious, family-style dinner with fellow hikers and guides where we share tales from the day s adventures. Enjoy the warmth of the sauna or simply curl up with a book by the fire. On Tuesday evening we
A ry celebrate our journey with a farewell reception and dinner at our lodge. BOBBIE BURNS LODGE (B,L,D ALL DAYS) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 BOBBIE BURNS LODGE / CALGARY / U.S. Following breakfast, drive through Kootenay and Banff National Park back to Calgary. Arrive at the airport and board early-evening flights back to the U.S. (B,L) What to Expect The Bobbie Burns Lodge is located in some of the most pristine wilderness of Canada s western mountains with breathtaking scenery and access to prime hiking terrain. A typical day begins with a 30-minute stretch session, followed by a hearty breakfast. Grab a pack lunch and join our guides in preparation for the morning s helicopter flight. Top-quality hiking equipment, including boots, rain gear, walking sticks and daypacks, is provided by the lodge. A team of highly experienced, fully qualified mountaineering and wilderness guides leads all our hikes, which take place at altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. The terrain covers a whole spectrum of mountain landscapes, including wildflower-carpeted meadows, icy glaciers, clear azure lakes and alpine forests. Hikers are divided into groups of approximately 10 to 12 people, according to interests and fitness levels, and the day is as leisurely or as strenuous as each group decides. We return to the lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner and, on most nights, an evening lecture. Our lodge features comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms. Public facilities include a hot tub, sauna, fishing pond, spacious lounge, well-stocked bar and dining area where hearty, delicious meals are served family-style so guests and guides can gather around the table and share stories from the day s adventures. Anyone may participate in the easier walks and strolls. In order to participate in the more intensive hiking and climbing adventures as described above, you should be able to jog a mile, walk four miles, ride a bike for eight miles, or be able to complete a similarly strenuous workout. The via ferratas (Italian for iron roads ) are vertical pathways that feature permanently fixed cables that provide greater safety and metal rung ladders to make climbing easy. They require no special skill or prior experience. If you are physically fit and can climb a ladder you can do it. We welcome children 11 years of age and older on this program.
ABOUT OUR HELICOPTERS Ecologically sensitive practices and safety are top priorities during heli-hiking. Our Bell 212 helicopters seat 14 passengers and are flown by pilots with extensive experience and outstanding safety records. Landing sites have been scouted over numerous seasons and are chosen for their safety and access to beautiful areas. All guests are given a full helicopter safety briefing before our first flight. Trip Information DATES August 13 to 20, 2014 (8 days) SIzE Limited to 42 participants COST* $6,995 per person, double occupancy $7,995 per person, single occupancy *Association nonmembers add $200 per person INCLUDED 1 night of deluxe hotel accommodations at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 6 nights of comfortable accommodations at the Bobbie Burns Lodge 5-½ days of helicopter-assisted walking, hiking and climbing adventures 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners (boxed breakfast on drive from Banff to Bobbie Burns on 8/14; box lunches on heli-hiking excursions and on our transfer to Calgary on 8/20) Casual welcome dinner reception and farewell reception Drinking water on hiking excursions (Note: a stainless steel water bottle and canvas lunch bag will be provided to each guest) Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers and pilots for all group activities Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days for participants on the recommended flight itinerary Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program NOT INCLUDED International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for non-group services AIR ARRANGEMENTS International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on United Airlines and Air Canada from San Francisco to Calgary is approximately $680 as of November 2013 and is subject to change without notice. Information on recommended flight itineraries will be sent to confirmed travelers.
= Terms & Conditions Deposit & Final Payment A $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for this program. Complete and return the attached reservation form or place your deposit online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability. Cancellations & Refunds Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-perperson cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you. Insurance Stanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency; 21 days for the Cancel for Any Reason benefit. Eligibility We encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford/ goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692. Responsibility The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in November 2013 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges. California Seller of Travel Program Registration #2048 523-50 Tel (650) 725-1093 FaX (650) 725-8675 email TRAVELSTUDY@STANFORDALUMNI.ORG COPYRIGHT 2013 STANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED ON RECYCLED, FSC-CERTIFIED PAPER IN THE U.S.
Roz Naylor was absolutely marvelous in every regard. Her engaging, thought-provoking lectures were a pleasure to attend. Irene Balcar DIllon, 74, MD 77, & WIllIaM DIllon, lands of the himalayas, 2012 Faculty Leader Rosamond Roz naylo R, Phd 89, Stanford teacher and researcher, explores areas of junction relating to economic development and environmental science. She directs the Center on Food Security and Environment at Stanford and is involved in field-level research projects throughout the world. Roz teaches courses in economics and at the School of Earth Sciences on topics such as human society and environmental change and the world food economy. She loves that her work provides her with the opportunity to explore cultures, farming practices and policies in a wide variety of countries. When she is not in the field or in the classroom, Roz and her husband, Wally, who are avid skiers and climbers, have shared mountain adventures around the world, including the Canadian Rockies. On this trip, she will discuss how the mountains have inspired successful business models, how we value the world around us and whether technology can save us from environmental collapse. At Stanford: professor in the School of Earth Sciences; professor (by courtesy) in economics; and William Wrigley Senior Fellow with appointments in the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the Woods Institute for the Environment Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellow in Environmental Science and Public Policy, 1999, and Pew Fellow in Conservation and the Environment, 1994 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y Reservation Form Canadian Heli-hiking sign UP online! MR. / MRS. / MS. MISS / DR. / PROF. NAME AGE STANFORD CLASS MR. / MRS. / MS. MISS / DR. / PROF. NAME AGE STANFORD CLASS ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP PHONE CELL / WORK / HOME EMAIL ADDRESS BED PREFERENCE: Twins Double Here is my deposit of $ ($1,000 per person) for space(s). Enclosed is my check (payable to Stanford Alumni Association) OR Charge my deposit to my: Visa MasterCard American Express I/We have read the Terms and Conditions for the program and agree to them. CARD # SIGNATURE If this is a reservation for one person, please indicate: I wish to have single accommodations. OR I plan to share accommodations with: OR I d like to know about possible roommates. EXPIRATION DATE CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE DATE Mail completed form to address on mail panel or fax to (650) 725-8675 or place your deposit online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?heli2014. Submit your reservation only once to avoid multiple charges to your account. 10762
Stanford Travel/Study Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center 326 Galvez Street Stanford, CA 94305-6105 (650) 725-1093 Canadian Heli-hiking peaks and glaciers of british columbia August 13 to 20, 2014 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Stanford Alumni Association You can t top having a helicopter drop you off on a ridge at the top of the world or at the foot of a glacier or snow field each view is better than the last. Peter, 65, & sandy Mc creight, canadian heli-hiking, 2011 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y