Experience the Ultimate Winter Getaway Adventure in Algonquin!

Imagine traipsing through the forest, following fresh wolf tracks in thigh high snow. As you pass a rocky outcrop you spot a white tailed deer. Unlike you, the deer must stay on their well used trails. But, since you are wearing a modern set of snowshoes, you are free to roam wherever you please in the forest. And, since you are using a high tech global positioning system device (GPS), you have no fear of getting lost.

This self guided adventure will teach you the basics of very ancient and very modern activities. Historians believe that snowshoes were first used about 4000-6000 years ago in Central Asia. When humans migrated across the Bering Strait they brought the ancient knowledge of snowshoes with them. The natives have been using snowshoes in the Algonquin Park region for thousands of years while, more recently, explorers and fur trappers have been using them for over 400 years.

Now snowshoeing is a quickly growing sport. Easy to learn, and easy on the joints, it still provides a very good workout. More importantly, it provides an excellent way to get outside and enjoy the winter and explore Algonquin Park. You can travel areas that are normally not accessible; walk across frozen marshes, make your way through thick strands of trees that are normally impassable in the summer, and easily follow animal tracks that are invisible at other times of year.

Armed with a modern GPS you are free to stay on the marked snowshoe trails (preloaded into the GPS) or venture forth on a "bushwhacker's adventure". Your location relative to the trails and to the Algonquin Eco-Lodge are clearly shown on your GPS, as is data such as your maximum speed and total travelled distance. You can follow the wolf tracks wherever they lead, secure in the knowledge that you can always find your way back to the cozy warm lodge and the waiting outdoor hot tub!

• Meals from dinner first day to lunch on last day
• Price is per person
• Lodge is heated with beds however, linens are NOT included, please bring a sleeping bag (Sleeping bags can be rented, inquire for details)
• Please bring flashlight
• Slippers recommended
• Also don't forget your bathing suit and towel for use of sauna and hot tub
• transportation to Algonquin park not included

Snowshoe & GPS Weekend Getaway Adventures - a Meld of Ancient & Modern Sciences – 3 days of self guided adventure with snowshoes and a GPS, while staying at a cozy Eco-Lodge, deep in the forests on the edge of Algonquin Park.

Your LifeExperiences package includes:

• 3 days/2 nights accommodations
• all meals
• use of 60 km of groomed Nordic cross country ski trails
• 3 dedicated snowshoe trails
• 1 full day rental of snowshoes (1 pair/person)
• 1 full day rental of GPS (1 unit/group)
• lessons on the use of both snowshoes and GPS
• outdoor wood-fired hot tub and sauna
• Polar Bear dip (if you're brave enough!)

Easy as 1-2-3:

1. After receiving this certificate, call Call of the Wild to book your reservation.
2. Identify that you are booking a lifeexperiences.ca package and quote the number on the certificate. 
3. Be sure to bring this certificate with you.  It is your method of payment.

• Client is responsible for lost/damaged GPS and snowshoes while in their use.
• Advanced reservations required
• Subject to availability.
• Policies subject to change without notice
• Must present certificate upon arrival.
• This offer is valid for one year from date of receipt by cardholder.
• This gift certificate is only redeemable for the outlined services as defined in the package.
• May not be redeemed for cash.
• This certificate has no implied warranties.
• Retail Account Marketing Management Inc. shall not be responsible for any injury, accident, loss, misfortune or damage of any kind (to property or person) relating to any aspect of the above services.