by Canadian Adventure Company | Apr 12, 2019 | Trip Planning
It’s proven that family vacations help form bonds and create positive, lasting experiences to share for years to come. We believe this is amplified when taking a heli-hiking vacation to the beautiful and remote backcountry of the Canadian Rockies at Mallard Mountain...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Mar 16, 2019 | Trip Planning
Looking to make incredible memories in the backcountry with your friends? The most common way to do this is by touring to a nearby Alpine Hut, but we have another, more remote option for you. Why not have a full lodge to yourself and create the ultimate backcountry...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Dec 22, 2018 | Guides & Gear, Trip Planning
Visiting a backcountry lodge is an experience that every skier, snowboarder or hiker should experience at least once. There is a lot of info to know as you prepare for your first trip however, and can often be hard to find online. To start you off, we’ve put together...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Dec 14, 2018 | Guides & Gear
Backcountry skiing has become so popular it’s easy to forget how young it is as a sport. From the first days of going downhill, to the uphill revolution, our sport has expanded by leaps and bounds, but how did we get here? I’ve taken a look back at the key milestones...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Dec 14, 2018 | Trip Planning
Derek McManus, Canadian Adventure Company, Mallard Mountain Lodge In mountain safety and risk management, you will read a lot about tangible things: route selection, weather, snow conditions, snowpack assessment, avalanche avoidance, equipment, & clothing. An...