Guided Hikes

IAG Multi Day Guided Hikes

Kings Peak

For those who love the mountains and especially standing on mountain peaks, but who prefer to avoid technical climbing, King’s peak is a superb alpine outing. A pleasant two day hike takes you through beautiful valley bottom forest up into a rugged alpine setting on the summit of King’s peak with superlative views of the highest peaks of Strathcona Park. Client to guide ratio 6:1.

Dates: Running June to September. Contact us for available dates.

Price: $270 (at 6:1 ratio).

Included in the price: Guide and group technical gear.

Not included in the price: Transportation, food, tents and personal clothing and equipment (list supplied on booking). Transport, food and tenting logistics will be organized between participants and IAG. Optional catering of three meals per day can be provided by IAG for a cost of $40/person/day.

Paradise Meadows to Comox Glacier

A stunning week long traverse of the dramatic eastern edge of the mountains of Strathcona Park. Once we leave the forest in Paradise meadows to head into the alpine we barely touch tree-line again for the entire trip. To the west the mountains of Strathcona Park, to the east the Ocean and the Coast Mountains. This is an arduous and very rewarding trip for fit people with a sense of adventure.

Dates: : Running June to September. Contact us for available dates.

Price: $945 per person. (at 6:1 ratio).

Included in the price: Guide and group technical gear.

Not included in the price: Transportation, food, tents and personal clothing and equipment (list supplied on booking). Transport, food and tenting logistics will be organised between participants and IAG. Optional catering of three meals per day can be provided by IAG for a cost of $40/person/day.

The Albert Edward to Auger Point Traverse

Starting at Paradise Meadows gives us the altitude advantage as we head up and over Mount Albert Edward and through the headwaters of the Oyster River before taking in the summit of Augerpoint Mountain and making our way down to Buttle Lake. A beautiful four day hike perfect for any reasonably fit person who loves mountain wilderness.

Dates: : Running June to September. Contact us for available dates.

Price: $540 (at 6:1 ratio).

Included in the price: Guide and group technical gear.

Not included in the price: Transportation, food, tents and personal clothing and equipment (list supplied on booking). Transport, food and tenting logistics will be organised between participants and IAG. Optional catering of three meals per day can be provided by IAG for a cost of $40/person/day.

Bedwell Traverse

A delightful 3 day hike to Bedwell Lake, over the Drinkwater Pass to Cream Lake and down Price Creek. Same hike as the Mount Septimus climb described above but without the climb of Septimus.

Dates: Running June to September. Contact us for available dates.

Price: $405 per person (at 6:1 ratio).

Included in the price: Guide and group technical gear.

Not included in the price: Transportation, food, tents and personal clothing and equipment (list supplied on booking). Transport, food and tenting logistics will be organized between participants and IAG. Optional catering of three meals per day can be provided by IAG for a cost of $40/person/day.

Comox Glacier heli accessed day hike

If the idea of standing on top of the glacier is appealing but you have but one day, the helicopter accessed day hike may be the solution for you. We land outside of Strathcona Park and continue from their on foot to the top of the Glacier. Make no mistake it is still an arduous trek, but you’ll be back in time to soak in a warm tub and eat a fine meal.

Dates: Running June to September. Contact us for available dates.

Price: Depends on group size. Contact us for details.

Comox Glacier hike

For many who have gazed up from sea level to the Comox Glacier the lure of standing on top of it is irresistible. Join our guides on a three day hike to the summit of the glacier. The views looking down from the top back to sea level are amazing.

Dates: Running June to September. Contact us for available dates. Special trip including ascent of Argus Mountain running 22-24 July ’08. Contact us for details.

Price: $405 (at 6:1 ratio).

Included in the price: Guide and group technical gear.

Not included in the price: Transportation, food, tents and personal clothing and equipment (list supplied on booking). Transport, food and tenting logistics will be organized between participants and IAG. Optional catering of three meals per day can be provided by IAG for a cost of $40/person/day.

ISLAND ALPINE GUIDES

Day Hikes

For those who like their hikes one day at a time we have some great places to show you. Whether it is an alpine experience you are after, a coastal walk or the rain forest, we will show you the best that the island has to offer. Join us for one day or come to stay for a while at one of the areas fine resorts taking day trips to explore.

Some examples of our Day Hiking trips include outings to Mt. Arrowsmith, Blackcat Mtn, Century Sam Lake, Bedwell Lake and Landslide Lake.

Dates: : Running June to September. Contact us for

available dates.

Price: 1:1 ratio $200 or $135 per person for groups of 2

or more up to a maximum of 8. Price includes

packed lunch and guide