Banff Backcountry Adventure: Manhood

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ASSINIBOINE PROVINCIAL PARK // 22-26 Aug 2017

Following the life of David, this adventure takes you and your team through a month-long study on manhood, culminating in a five-day backcountry adventure through Canada's Banff National Park to the stunning Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park.

Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is a magnificent place of shimmering lakes, glistening glaciers, sky scraping peaks and sun-dappled alpine meadows. World renowned Mount Assiniboine, at an elevation of 3,618 meters, is situated along the continental divide near the south east corner of the park and has defined mountain splendor in the Canadian Rockies for over 100 years.

 

WHAT YOU GET

  • Trip costs and logistics (not including flights and meals)
  • Field Kit including B//A Field Guides, beanies, water bottles, and patches for each team member
  • An actionable 'Takeway' that you can implement to kickstart your life
  • Adventure in some of the best places on the planet with some of the best people

 

 

PRE-TRIP PREP
You and your team will spend a few minutes each day, going thru the 28-day Field Guide. The pre-trip prep session will help you and your team sharpen each other through study, reflection, prayer, discussion, and action.

During this time you should make sure you have all the gear you will need for the trip. Use our Gear List: Banff [coming soon] as a reference guide, being sure to note what is required, as opposed to recommended.

 

THE ADVENTURE

 

  • Tuesday AUG 22
    • Fly to Calgary - late arrival
    • STAY - Local hostel/hotel
    • Rent 3 SUVs
  • Wednesday AUG 23
    • Breakfast at hostel
    • Depart by 7:30
    • Drive 2.5 or 3 hours to Mt. Shark trailhead.  Stop for provisions
    • Helicopter ride to Assiniboine lodge (12:30pm) - MUST ARRIVE EARLY
    • Hike to campsite (Og Lake or Magog Lake)
    • General horseplay, icebreakers, and shenanigans
    • Dinner and conversation
  • Thursday AUG 24
    • Sunrise day hike to The Elizabeth Lake via the Niblet returning by Sunburst Lake (6-8 miles)
    • Lunch on the trail
    • Return to camp (nap/solitude time)
    • Pack up and hike to Marvel Lake (4-5 miles) - Set up camp
    • Dinner
    • Mastermind session
  • Friday AUG 25
    • Breakfast at camp
    • Pack up and hike rest of the way out (long hike day)
    • Drive to Banff (1.5 hours) - Dinner
    • Hostel stay
  • Saturday AUG 26
    • Breakfast at hostel or local coffee shop
    • Full day mountain bike rental
    • Self-guided mountain bike ride (need to find a good loop)
    • Lunch on ride
    • Gondola ride and hot springs
    • Shower somewhere  
    • Dinner
    • Drive back to Calgary (1.5 hours)
    • Red-eye home (12:55am)

 

FOLLOW-THROUGH
You and your team will meet once a month for the six months following the adventure to talk, pray, and encourage one another to follow through on your Takeaway.

 

COST

Early-bird: $550+Flight/Meals*
Reg: $650+Flight/Meals

*until May 23

 

DATES and DEADLINES

May 23: Early-bird registration ends

JUN 23: Register and pay 50% deposit

JUL 9: Book flight to Calgary, Ontario, Canada

JUL 9: Pay trip balance

JUL 9: Field Kits sent to individual team leaders

JUL 23: Kickoff conference call for all teams

JUL 23: Begin Field Guide

AUG 22: Rendezvous on site (Calgary, ON)

SEP  26: Group conference call and debrief

SEP 26: Begin monthly follow-through meetings (to be determined by individual teams)

 

REGISTRATION and PAYMENT
To secure your place, you must register and make your deposit by the deadlines provided above. Pre-register to get started (no commitment at this point).

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