altitude & awareness

September 03 - 06

Waterton National Park, Alberta

vets and first responders

this is a spiritual journey

hike with a tribe along the continental divide


Multi-day hike through some of Alberta’s most beautiful landscapes! Waterton National Park is a UNESCO World Hertige Site. Expect stunning alpine views, majestic waterfalls, and crystal clear lakes. Waterton is world-renowned for its national beauty and biodiversity. 

peer-guided adventure

military and first responder only


“Every time I visit Waterton I’m awestruck at how incredible this place is. I always leave feeling spiritually reinvigorated”


— Timothy Baxter

WAC Guide, Altitude & Awareness Trip Leader

Waterton Lakes National Park

 

At Warrior Adventures Canada we believe in the healing and rejuvenating effects of wilderness and peer-support. There’s positive aspects of doing hard things together outdoors. Our team, and over 100+ participants, have adventured together to reap the benefits for mind, body, and soul. These adventures can inspire, create friendships, recharge the mind, and test the body. Rituals are important in life, and our guides travel to these amazing destinations as a yearly ritual. We’ve found these adventures especially meaningful when done with veterans and first responders like you.

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A big part of these adventures is the people. No one wants to travel with a stranger! Please describe yourself and be open about what is drawing you to an adventure like this. What should we expect from you?


altitude & awareness 2025

September 03 - 06

3/5 difficulty: Medium to long days hiking alpine trails. You must be prepared to carry your own pack for 8 to 18km per day. 

Day 1: Crypt Lake Trail

Distance - 18.5km

Elevation - 881m

Estimated time - 6h 20m

Day 2 + 3: Carthew Alderson Trail with the option to summit Mt. Alderson

Distance - 18.7km

Elevation gain - 847m 

Estimated time - 6h 52m

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