NP Mountain Meet-up
Don’t want the Summit vibes to end? Our friends at November Project Calgary are hosting a ‘Post-Summit Summit’ adventure in the great Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Details
Monday, June 9th. Meetup at the Sulphur Mountain Trail (Banff Gondola) lot. Lot location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AN6Qq5Sp1ztcnoch9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
From the meetup location, you’ll have three activity options:
Hike Sulphur Mountain Trail
Take a ride on the Gondola
Skip the mountain summit, and relax in the Upper Banff Hot Springs
Itinerary
9:00 AM: Meet in the lot
9:30AM: Hikers and gondola riders depart
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Approximate arrival of hikers to the summit
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Hang out at the summit
1:00 PM: Hikers head down
2:00 PM: Approximate arrival time of hikers back at the lot
Three Activity Options
1. Hike
Aiming to leave by 0930h, hoping to be at the top by 1200h. On average, this hike takes 1.5-3 hours. Hour at the top to wander around, check out the shops, and walk the boardwalk if people want. 1300h hikers will start heading back down.
Hike map: Sulphur Mountain Trail on AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/sulphur-mountain-trail?sh=rmnb74&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_viralit
2. Gondola:
Gondola round trip tickets cost $76 CAD/person. Note: a one-way trip down on the Banff Gondola is available for half the regular price of admission (5 & under are free) during their Daily Operating Hours.
Please note: if you would like to take the Gondola up and hike down, you must purchase a full-price ticket, and we recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time.
See the FAQ for additional details: Banff Gondola: Frequently Asked Questions
3. Hot Springs:
Those doing the hot springs will have a solid few hours to relax and enjoy.
Full information on the hot springs here: Banff Upper Hot Springs
Additional details
At the top of Sulphur Mountain you’ll find incredible panoramic views, a boardwalk to Sanson's Peak, an interpretive center, dining options like Sky Bistro, and a multi-sensory theatre. **Note: the gondola ride up takes 10 minutes, so gondola riders will have more time at the top of the mountain to explore the various options.
You will need to purchase a Banff National Park Pass while spending time in the Park. Cost: $11 CAD per adult; $22 CAD per family/group. Details here: Park passes - Banff National Park
There is ample parking at the lot, but this area is very popular (particularly in summer months). Please car pool if possible.