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  Summer filled with foraging fun! - I have booked with Uplift twice now, first time in Aug 2022 with an introduction to backpacking trip with my husband and also for summer 2024 with a... read more foraging course, which I signed up for on my own joining a group of fantastic ladies.

The summer foraging course with Uplift was headed up by Heather and Paula and highly recommend this to anyone looking to expand their knowledge on plants, identification of plants, how to harvest/process and also how to safely/ethically forage.

It was 2, 2 day weekend classroom instruction/interaction with optional add on foraging day hikes through the summer that I also joined in on. The scientific knowledge Heather shared along with practical knowledge from Paula complimented each other perfectly along with the addition of 2 guest speakers at the end of the season with an Indigenous knowledge Keeper and Master Herbalist.

They made it fun, interesting and inspiring! This was the first time they have put on this course and without a doubt would do again and hope that they expand even more.

What a treasure to have these two pros share their knowledge and passion through this course.

  Amazing!!!!  - Uplift Adventures is amazing! We have hiked with Heather as a large group twice. Both hikes were absolutely amazing! Heather is so knowledgable. ... read more I 100% 10/10 recommend hiring Uplift for your next adventure!

  Heather rocks!  - Not only is Heather knowledgeable; she is engaging, funny and her expertise is boundless! She knows the history of the terrain as well as the flowers and mountains.We have hiked... read more with her as a large group twice and she makes decisions on the hike based on your skill level and ensures you are safe and have a great time!

  Become a Miner!  - We put ourselves into the minds of the miners in the early 1900’s. I learned so much and had a great time! Thanks Uplift Adventures!

  Wonderful Wildflowers!  - The Waterton Wildflower Walk was fantastic! Our guide, Heather, took us on the Rowe Lakes trail, and the wildflowers were spectacular. We learned the basics of wildflower identification... read more and came away with a deeper understanding of the biodiversity of Waterton Park. The pace was easy and we had plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings. Heather is engaging and enthusiastic and helped make this a truly memorable experience.

  Let me start by saying I have ZERO experience in outdoor anything, least of all winter outdoor anything but it’s become my newest obsession. The Adventure Club tour I attended... read more with Uplift Adventures was - beautiful, fun, challenging (at times, in a great way!) informative, with a great group of people who attend often - and I had come in from Vancouver, BC to experience it. We trekked 10+ km through icy and snow covered terrain (too bare for snowshoes due to the weather, but we had cleats) and I felt as a novice, supported and safe with my guide, Heather. The conversation, knowledge and information about the site we toured was fascinating, the views were exceptional and if you get the chance to go, I highly recommend it!

  Went to find winter in the Crowsnest Pass. A huge shout out for the awesome amazing moonlight snowshoe tour by @uplift_adventures Heather was super knowledgeable and gave us a guided... read more tour in the dark that made it super exciting and not too difficult. I really love any activity that gets me outside in winter but this is now my favourite activity! #snowshoeingadventures #moonlightadventures #crowsnestpass #adventure #albertastaycation

  I was looking to step out of my comfort zone, meet new people and experience the backcountry. Heather made it all possible! She not only got me to the... read more destination safely, but she taught along the way helping me learn techniques and strategies and gave me the confidence to complete the journey. Her navigation skills are impeccable! I will definitely be booking with UpLift Adventures again. Thank you Heather for YOU!
“take only memories,
leave only footprints “
Chief Seattle

  Amazing backcountry experience - Did the introduction to backpacking course with guides Heather and Duncan. Learned everything from planning to packing, setting up a safe backcountry camp and everything in between.

Heather and... read more Duncan were so knowledgeable, patient and excellent teachers. They made the experience so fun and I feel fully equipped and confident to have my own safe backpacking trips while respecting the backcountry.

Highly recommend Uplift and will definitely be booking another group experience again.

  Great Hike up Turtle Mountain - Have wanted to climb Turtle Mountain for a few years, since my parents moved to the Crowsnest Pass. I am so glad I went up with Heather from Uplift Adventures.... read more It was more difficult than I expected and I would not have had the skill or confidence to make it up ( and for sure not back down) without her knowledge and encouragement. This is my third hike with her and will certainly sign up for more on future visits to the area. Highly recommend this company.

  Hike with Uplift was the highlight of my vacation - I went with my nieces on a guided hike up to Southfork Lakes with Uplift Adventures. It was truly amazing. Julie was so wonderful. We talked about... read more the plants along the trail, she helped us navigate down the trail - this was the first hike I've done scree on a hike and was apprehensive coming down (it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be), she offered assistance to tape up bad ankles and knees, gave us mental support on the hike, I just can't say enough. The hike itself was challenging for me which is what I wanted. I was able to create memories with my nieces which was the point of the trip. The views were spectacular. We had lunch at the first lake, the lunch provided was tasty and satisfying - lots of food. I am looking forward to more adventures with Uplift.

  Beginner navigation and tech course - I took the Beginner navigation course and the Tech navigation course from Uplift Adventures with my partner and two other friends. Heather was our instructor throughout the entire weekend. We... read more had an amazing time and I cannot recommend this course enough. To begin with, Heather is amazing, a truly nice person and super easy to get along with. As an instructor, she is very knowledgeable, explains every concept of the course very clearly and is always available to guide you as you learn the navigation skills. As far as the course goes, it is very useful. We learnt the theory of map and compass skills in a very dynamic way in the classroom and then had the possibility to apply them outdoors. Heather truly makes you apply the skills and learn them in real life situations so you can ensure that you leave the course having learnt the skills. On the last day we took the tech course and learnt (amongst other things) multiple apps and programs to plan and design maps and trips, and again, later in the day using those tools and gps in the outdoors. She purposely encouraged us to get lost so we could learn how to use our learnt navigation skills to find our own way to the intended destination. It was a great course, learnt tons and met amazing people. If you are in doubt whether or not you should book this course, doubt no more, book it and you will not regret it!

  Nagivation Course - I participated in the navigation course put on by Uplift Adventures. Heather taught us all the essentials to navigate in the backcountry, including how to read a topographical map, use... read more a compass, GPS technology, trip planning and even how to create our own maps. The best part was getting out in the field and practicing our new skills! Heather was incredibly knowledgeable, and she made the whole experience so much fun. I left feeling empowered and excited to start exploring the wilderness in a whole new way. If you're tired of doing the same old hikes and want to take your exploring to the next level, this is the place to start.

  We had a great hike up Turtle Mountain. Julie was a great guide who made us feel both safe and adventurous . We learned hiking tips as... read more well as so much great information about the area and the terrain. Heather was great to work with getting our trek organized.

  Wildflower walk Waterton - Wildflower tour in Waterton.
I had booked this tour and it was fantastic! Our guide Heather took us on an adventure into the beauty of wildflowers we encountered on... read more our walk. She helped us understand the rare ecosystem of Waterton and the types of plants that call Waterton home. This tour was about slowing down and exploring at your own pace all the beauty Waterton has to offer. I highly recommend this tour with Uplift Adventures!!!!

  Map & Tech Navigation Courses - Bronwyn & Heather held an excellent in-class & practical map reading and technical navigation course over the past weekend at the Castle Ski Resort. Excellent location, very knowledgeable, patient,... read more and personable instructors. I learnt a lot, can't wait to spend more time on the navigation apps they reviewed with us.

  Perfect Amount of All The Things - I have been fortunate to hike and snowshoe with Uplift Adventures many times in and around the Castle area and the Crowsnest Pass area.

Heather, along with... read more her guiding team, and the places they take us, are the perfect amount of all things informative, historical, challenging, breathtaking.

All of the guides are highly educated in the field, friendly, fun, patient and passionate about connecting people to nature.

Uplift Adventures always puts safety first and ensures everyone is having a good time while gaining confidence in the outdoors.

No matter your skill level, there is a hike or snowshoe for you!

  Winter Snowshoe Experience in the Canadian Rockies - Five of us old guys were guided by Heather in a spectacular winter snowshoe experience... blue sky, deep snow, heritage interpretive sites, and a winter waterfall. Great lunch on... read more the trail and a very knowledgeable and hospitable guide in Heather.
Very much appreciated and recommended by all five of us. Thank you Heather!

  Fun and Informati vde - Best guide ever!

Recently hiked to Cameron Lake and Crandle Lake in Waterton, AB, guided by Heather. Felt completely safe. Heather is completely informed and... read more well-read about the area and shared information freely; like it's her first love! And she's made it super FUN!!
Would book with Upift anytime, every time!

  Spent a wonderful day hiking in Waterton National Park with Heather as our guide. She’s very knowledgeable about the area, the vegetation, and the wildlife. I was a... read more little concerned about the hike as I’ve never done any hiking in the winter, but it was very enjoyable, and Heather made sure we all had a great time. Would book her again in a flash.

  Great! - We had a great hiking weekend in Castle back in August! Our guide Sabrina was really knowledgeable about the flora and the area, experienced and just plain fun! On the... read more first day, our weather was not the greatest (read: wet and chilly) and she made us a hot cup of tea and put up her tarp so we had a dry spot to enjoy our lunch - it was great compensation for the lack of a view that foggy, rainy day! I would definitely recommend them and we go adventuring with Uplift again.

  Learn to explore the mountains in a safe and FUN adventure! - We had an EXCELLENT adventure with Heather this weekend: Intro to Backpacking. I learned so much, while enjoying a safe and FUN mountain experience. I'll be returning for more trips... read more as soon as I can!

  Amazing - I had a great time on my first backpacking trip this week with uplift adventures. Heather was so knowledgeable, helpful and kind. It was great to enjoy the outdoors while... read more learning.

  Hiking and snowshoeing adventures - I have done several hiking and snow shoeing adventures with Uplift Adventures. They have all been excellent. Heather is very knowledgeable and experienced. Uplift has allowed us to experience new... read more areas and activities feeling safe and comfortable with Heather as our guide. She’s makes every adventure exciting and safe. I would highly recommend Uplift Adventures.

  Great experience - Went on a winter hike around Chinook Lake. Heather was a great guide. Looking forward to taking more Upflift Adventure courses.