Challenge

Banff | Hike Challenge

Date and Time

Thu, Sep 15, 2022
– Tue, Sep 20, 2022

Registration Fee

$500

Fundraising Target

$2,000

Join Islamic Relief Canada on an epic multi-day hiking, biking, and canoeing adventure in Banff, as you challenge your limits!

Reach New Limits

Immerse yourself in the landscapes and adventures of BANFF. Grab a good pair of hiking shoes and wander through the mesmerizing mountains of Banff.

Between September 15-20, you will get the full experience of exploring through Banff, as our itinerary will be jam packed with hiking, biking, and canoeing all to support vulnerable people in Palestine. Be prepared for a trip of a lifetime!

Support Palestine

Part of the Banff Challenge, you will be required to fundraise for Islamic Relief Canada’s Emergency Relief Projects in Palestine. All participants will receive an email with a link to their personal crowdfunding page. Your goal is to raise $2,000!

Our teams will get in touch with you within 5 business days after signing up and provide you with tips and tools on how to kick-start your crowdfunding journey!

All money raised by participants will go directly towards the Palestine Appeal

Limited Spots Available!

Secure your spot by completing the $500 deposit payment

Package

What will Islamic Relief Canada cover?

  • Transportation from Calgary to/from Banff
  • Transportation within Banff/Canmore/Lake Louise
  • 4 Nights Accommodation (each participant will have their own bed)
  • 2 Meals/Day (Breakfast & Dinner)
  • Entrance fees: Banff National Park
  • Banff Gondola Ride (down)
  • Canoe Rental
  • Bike Rental

What will I (you) have to cover?

  • Transportation to/from Calgary (flight, taxi, bus, etc)
  • 1 Meal/Day (Lunch)
  • Snacks outside of meals
  • Souvenir/Gift Shopping
  • Medical Expenses (Travel Insurance is highly recommended)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Hiking Equipment (boots, poles)
  • All other expenses outside of Islamic Relief Canada’s Jordan Challenge (extra tours, stays, transportation, meals)

Itinerary

  • Arrive to Calgary, AB
  • Arranged Airport Pickup (Calgary International Airport)
  • Stroll through Downtown Banff
  • Moraine Lake
  • Hike: Larch Valley/Sentinel Pass (725m elevation; 11.6KM)
  • Lake Louise
  • Hike: Plain of 6 Glaciers (588M elevation; 15KM)
  • Canoe: Bow River
  • Hike: Sulphur Mountain (788m elevation; 5KM)
  • Banff Gondola Ride Down (Sulphur Mountain)
  • Bike Ride: Lake Minnewanka
  • Hike: Ha Ling Summit Hike (740m elevation; 7.2KM)
  • Departure from Banff
  • Arranged Airport Drop-Off (Calgary International Airport)

*Please note that all activities are pre-planned, but may be subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

More Information

Sign Up Eligibility

  • Age: 18 years or older
  • Vaccination Status: Double Vaccinated
  • Physically fit (able to bike, and hike long hours)
  • No serious medical/health conditions that could affect the well-being (ie. physical injuries, heart condition, pregnancy) *Consult with your doctor prior to signing up
  • All participants must raise 75% of fundraising goal ($2,000) prior to November 1st, 2022

Refund Policy

  • Refund requests for deposit payments will be accepted until August 15, 2022
  • Deposit payments will be refunded
  • After August 15, 2022 deposit payments are non-refundable
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