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At Get Outside, our aim is simple: to create the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the energizing power of nature. All you need are the right tools and a little bit of guidance! That’s where we come in! Explore with us and we’ll give you the knowledge to embark upon a life of exploration on your own. Get Outside’s adventures are for anyone and everyone who wants to get outside. Unforgettable hiking, backpacking, and snowshoeing experiences are our focus. Our backpacking trips are perfect for those looking for solitude. Courses are an excellent choice for the life long learner. For folks with only a day to spare check out our private day trips. And for those looking to try something new we have full moon hikes every month! Regardless of what you're looking for, we have the trip for you!
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
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Tanya W
3 contributions
Aug 2021
Prior to participating in the Iceline trail, with GetOutside, I took their online navigation course using the recommended GemTrek map, Lake Louise & Yoho. This was informative and helped me to become familiar with map and compass skills utilizing the same mapped area that I hiked this past weekend. Jenna is an awesome online teacher for this navigation course.
Susan was our guide on this trip and was patient, knowledgeable, and freely gave of her knowledge to all of us, both before hitting the trail, during, and after. I was beyond a bit nervous on the night after the first hike. I shared this with Susan and she assured me that I would get assistance if I needed to leave the trail for any reason at any point. This immediately eased my concerns.
I found that throughout the excursion our group was friendly, helpful, and kind. A big part of this I believe is the beautiful spirit that Susan brought to trail.
I successfully completed the trail without soreness or injury. It is a tough hike and I take pride that at 61, with very limited backcountry experience, I finished well. Thank you Jenna and Susan for facilitating these trips. Traveling well over 900 km to do this trip was well worth it.
I loook forward to doing the Mantario Trail in 2022 with this group.
Hiking on, Tanya
Susan was our guide on this trip and was patient, knowledgeable, and freely gave of her knowledge to all of us, both before hitting the trail, during, and after. I was beyond a bit nervous on the night after the first hike. I shared this with Susan and she assured me that I would get assistance if I needed to leave the trail for any reason at any point. This immediately eased my concerns.
I found that throughout the excursion our group was friendly, helpful, and kind. A big part of this I believe is the beautiful spirit that Susan brought to trail.
I successfully completed the trail without soreness or injury. It is a tough hike and I take pride that at 61, with very limited backcountry experience, I finished well. Thank you Jenna and Susan for facilitating these trips. Traveling well over 900 km to do this trip was well worth it.
I loook forward to doing the Mantario Trail in 2022 with this group.
Hiking on, Tanya
Written September 1, 2021
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501Ciara_l8
Buenos Aires, Argentina2 contributions
Jul 2021
Had an amazing experience with Jenna leading the Next Step Backpacking course in July 2021. Having taken the Intro to Backpacking course with Get Outside last summer I wanted to broaden my skillset so in this course we delved a little deeper into things like navigation, reading the weather, how to set up tarps and bear hangs, meal prep and lots more. We also had a bear encounter on the trail and Jenna was fantastic at keeping the group safe and issuing instructions - this was a great learning experience in and of itself. Overall I'd highly recommend taking a course with Get Outside Adventures - an amazing company that's equipped me with the confidence and skills I need to get out into the backcountry!
Written July 20, 2021
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Crystal L
Cochrane, Canada1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Friends
A fantastic way to spend the weekend. Jenna was so knowledgeable and made everything so much fun. I would recommend this to anyone looking to build their confidence in the outdoors or just simply looking to enjoy the weekend with a great group of new friends!
Written July 28, 2021
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Ciara L
1 contribution
Aug 2020
Would highly recommend Get Outside Adventures for the Intro to Backpacking course. Jenna is so welcoming, supportive and very willing to share her knowledge about hiking/backcountry camping. I was also lucky to have a great group of very supportive ladies on this trip. Jenna was also very mindful of COVID 19 precautions and made sure that we were implementing physical distancing measures appropriately.
Written August 20, 2020
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It was great to have you be apart of the adventure, Ciara! Thanks for sharing your experience and kind words!
Written August 30, 2020
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Linda C
3 contributions
Dec 2020
We had an amazing time hiking though the Grotto Canyon. Our guide Nathan gave us information about the area and pointed out the ancient native drawings on the walls of the canyon. He made the day extra special.
Written December 27, 2020
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So glad you enjoyed your adventure! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We can't wait to explore the mountains with you again!
Written January 13, 2021
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Piper
2 contributions
Aug 2021
Jenna was fantastic. She guided our group of 9 on a Full Moon Hike in the Canmore area and we had a blast. Her instructions were clear and she made the hike fun for varying fitness levels. I greatly enjoyed the unique experience of hiking in the dark.
Get Outside was wonderful at accommodating our larger group and kept in good contact for the days leading up to the excursion. They also have a quick response time in the live chat on their website and are an overall delight to speak with.
Get Outside was wonderful at accommodating our larger group and kept in good contact for the days leading up to the excursion. They also have a quick response time in the live chat on their website and are an overall delight to speak with.
Written August 31, 2021
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Inna T
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Rachel and Cole were our wonderful guides for our 7 day 6 night women's only trek. As advertised it really was the hike of a lifetime and had been on my 'bucket list' for many years. We were so fortunate to have had great weather, not the typical mud slog on the rainy west coast of Vancouver Island. The days were long but the help along the way certainly eased the weight of my heavy pack. I didn't listen enough to Get Outside's recommendations to keep my pack weight as low as possible. Getting the pack assist from the guides and my fellow hikers on difficult sections certainly boosted my morale and exemplified their kindness. Every day our guides got us fresh filtered water, prepared our delicious one pot meals, including a dessert, washed all of the dishes, took care of the storage of all our food items in the bear lockers and had fresh coffee brewed for us by 6:45 in the morning! They were experienced guides and Cole had just finished the WCT hike the previous week with another group. Rachel was like a gazelle clamouring over the rocks and driftwood with her 50+ pound pack always giving us encouragement and good job comments. We were regularly advised in advance of the next days schedule so we could be up and ready to go. The new WCT app created by BlueDefendr is awesome in helping with preparation and details on the ladders, fresh water supply, etc.
Get Outside emailed a suggested exercise program well in advance and gave us a detailed kit list in order to prepare for the hike. The participants were varied in age (from 17 years old to me as the oldest at 69) and experience but we all loved the trip and hope to go on more guided trips with Get Outside in the future.
Get Outside emailed a suggested exercise program well in advance and gave us a detailed kit list in order to prepare for the hike. The participants were varied in age (from 17 years old to me as the oldest at 69) and experience but we all loved the trip and hope to go on more guided trips with Get Outside in the future.
Written September 4, 2023
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AJ M
1 contribution
May 2023 • Solo
As a solo female hiker I felt welcomed and supported,by the guide and group! Had a great hike, learned new factoids, met new people and had an awesome lunch. I also love the way our guide emailed us detailed info about where to meet, what to bring all ahead of time. I booked for their series to work on my my fitness, Highly recommend!
Written May 17, 2023
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Should we rename the program F cubed? It was great having you join on the hiking for fitness series. You'll have to stop by JK Bakery for future snacks. Their sandwiches are delicious and we love working with them
Written June 23, 2023
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BGreening5
Calgary, Canada4 contributions
Jul 2022
I just finished 7 days on the WCT with 2 Get Outside guides and a group of fabulous ladies. I was very thankful to have such competent guides to help make decisions on the trail and provide great customer service and delicious meals. The going was rough with rain and mud, but the Get Outside guides made our experience go as smooth as possible and kept our spirits high. They were extremely knowledgeable and others on the trail were definitely jealous of our tight-knit group, delicious food, and amazing guides. If you are up for a challenging hike with expert guidance, this is the group to join!
Written July 12, 2022
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Tania F
Calgary43 contributions
Aug 2020
Finally got to tick an item off my bucket list, the Skyline Trail in Jasper, Alberta. It was an amazing 3 day backpacking trip with Get Outside Adventures (a Canmore company). Our guide Nathan, was very professional and experienced, and answered all our questions during a pre-trip meeting. During the trip he was so patient and helped make the trip the success it was.
Logistics (shuttle to trailhead, gear, food, campsites) were all arranged ahead of time, so it couldn't be easier. As well, if you didn't have your own backpacking gear, you could rent tents, etc. from Get Outside; very handy if you don't have all your own gear. Meals were provided, and they were delicious (not the bagged meals that other backpackers in the campground were eating! Ha!).
I've been on several trips with Get Outside and they always live up to my expectations!
Logistics (shuttle to trailhead, gear, food, campsites) were all arranged ahead of time, so it couldn't be easier. As well, if you didn't have your own backpacking gear, you could rent tents, etc. from Get Outside; very handy if you don't have all your own gear. Meals were provided, and they were delicious (not the bagged meals that other backpackers in the campground were eating! Ha!).
I've been on several trips with Get Outside and they always live up to my expectations!
Written August 30, 2020
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Thanks for your kind words, Tania! Its a spectacular place and I'm glad we were able to share it with you!
Written September 10, 2020
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