# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Path Less Taken: A Backcountry Educator Adventure - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Build connection between curriculum, the local landscape and other educators on this outdoor backcountry adventure.About this EventWhy spend your weekend planning when you could be outside? Trade your desk for fresh air, stunning mountain vistas, and the company of like-minded educators. This backcountry experience offers more than just a getaway! It provides a rich collection of activities, meaningful stories, and strong curriculum connections, along with a portfolio of cross-curricular units ready to bring back to your classroom.As a teacher, you’re always supporting the needs of others. This weekend, everything is taken care of for you—including all meals and snacks—so you can recharge after the busy start to the school year and connect with fellow educators in a meaningful way.Audience: Designed for Grade 4–6 teachers, this experience is open to any educator interested in hands-on learning and reconnecting with their sense of curiosity and play. A moderate level of fitness is required.The Resources: A weekend without planning? Absolutely. Each participant will receive a portfolio of classroom-ready resources to support their teaching throughout the year. The Path Less Taken materials are grounded in nature-based stories from the local landscape and are primarily aligned with the science curriculum, with cross-curricular connections integrated where appropriate. These resources include high-quality graphics, engaging content, downloadable slide decks, and student activities, along with interactive, supportive technology designed to meet the diverse needs of your classroom. Here is a of what you will get.Thursday, September 14 (7:00 - 8:00): Pre-Trip Online MeetingThis will be a quick Meet & Greet to help ease any pre-trip aprehensions, ask questions and get to know your future adventure buddies! We will review of waiver and the itinerary, go over packing tips and the menu, cover safety protocols, and have a Q&A period.Saturday, September 19: Day 1 of Backpacking TripMeet at the Elbow trailhead at 9:00 AM to sign waivers, pack group gearHike 1.2 km (+122 m) to Elbow Lake CampgroundCamp-set up & LunchHike up the Rae Glacier Valley, 5.9 km (+299 m). Along the way, we will engage with stories and learning activities from the local landscapeRelaxation & DinnerCampfire & GamesSunday, September 20: Day 2 of Backpacking TripBreakfastLow-key, lakeside learning activities to reset, relax and re-energizeLunchHike out 1.2 km (+15 m) no later than 1:00 PM so you can get back and get ready for Monday.What is Included: ACMG Hiking Guide, 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, Snacks, Dinner, Group Kitchen Equipment & Water Filtration, Backcountry Camping Permit, Safety & Emergency Equipment, Tents (available with a shared occupancy, max. 4 people)What is not Included: Transportation, Kananaskis Conservation Pass, Backpack (50-80 Litres), Sleeping Bag & Pad, Rain Gear, Hiking Boots, Water Bottle, Personal Dish ware & CutleryCancellation Policy:Cancellation by The Path Less Taken due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g., park closures, highway closures, natural disasters, heavy smoke): Participants may transfer their full payment to another PLT trip or receive a full refund.Participant cancellations made within 7 days of the trip start date: 50% refund or option to transfer full payment to another PLT tripNo refund for no-shows https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/55eede80-9556-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/56039f00-9556-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w987-h740-dca8b8c8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5618d4b0-9556-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w987-h740-dca8b8d8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/562aaf00-9556-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w555-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5640cf10-9556-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w987-h740-dcb8c8e8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kananaskis/the-path-less-taken-a-backcountry-educator-adventure/100001988553670559 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, meetups, camping, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Elbow Lake - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 395.2, max: 650.33, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kananaskis - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Elbow Lake - **lat**: 50.8416281 - **long**: -115.1660304 - **full address**: Elbow Lake, Kananaskis Trail, Kananaskis, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Path Less Taken: A Backcountry Educator Adventure - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1f01fcbea72eed18cee44b7d4221ed3a95856ed9dd328a316630fdc4918f7f44-rimg-w1050-h600-dc778760-gmir.jpg?v=1777694431 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Path Less Taken: A Backcountry Educator Adventure being held? - **A:** The Path Less Taken: A Backcountry Educator Adventure takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Elbow Lake, Kananaskis Trail, Kananaskis, Canada. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Path Less Taken: A Backcountry Educator Adventure? - **A:** The Path Less Taken: A Backcountry Educator Adventure is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Path Less Taken: A Backcountry Educator Adventure? - **A:** The Path Less Taken: A Backcountry Educator Adventure is organized by The Path Less Taken Outdoor Experiences & Environmental Education. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Path Less Taken: A Backcountry Educator Adventure is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kananaskis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Whether in the field or in the classroom The Path Less Taken also seeks to help individuals develop their outdoor skills and competencies so to safely recreate and navigate through their natural world.  The benefit of outdoor experiences not only builds skill competency but also provides opportunity for challenge, resilience, leadership development and personal exploration.  \r\nLet others take the route well travelled.  By taking The Path Less Taken, you can develop a deeper connection and understanding of your natural world and oneself.  It will make all the difference. \r\nYour Guide: Leith Monaghan is certified as a Professional Interpreter with the Interpretive Guides Association and an Apprentice Hiking Guide with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.  As a proponent and believer in outdoor education, she has worked with youth in the outdoors with organizations such as YMCA Camp Chief Hector, University of Calgary Outdoor Centre, Outward Bound, RiverWatch, Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society and Alberta Parks.  Additionally, she has nine years as a classroom teacher teaching Grade 2, 6, and 9.  She enjoys sharing her love of the nature and the mountains working with both children and adults." } ] } ] ```