WHAT TO BRING:

It’s important to come with the right clothing to enjoy this grand experience. Though temperatures fluctuate wildly in these mountains, brilliant sunshine makes even 0 to -10 Celsius temperatures comfortable, as long as we're dressed appropriately.

You should know that the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers the Fairmont Fitness Program FREE to all Fairmont President’s Club members. This essentially means that you don’t have to pack any exercise clothing for our indoor workouts! You just sign up with the President’s Club online at fairmont.com before you leave home. When you arrive at Lake Louise, call the hotel’s Royal Service and ask for a FREE pair of running shoes, socks, shirt and shorts in your sizes to use for the duration of your stay. If you wear an unusual size, you should call ahead to check their stock. So, I've drawn up a packing list for you. Here are my suggestions. Contact me through this web site email if you have questions.

See you in my mountains,
Charlene

Small day pack & small thermos for a hot drink
Rainproof hiking boots (Break them in before you come to avoid blisters.)
Warm socks, preferably wool (I’m a fan of the Smart Wool brand.)
Warm gloves or mits, hat & neck scarf
Warm pants (Jeans don't cut it unless you can squeeze long johns underneath. I sometimes wear a thermal ski suit & long johns!!!)
Warm, lightweight jacket, preferably rainproof
Various sweaters (Hikers dress in layers!)
Good sunglasses
Sun screen
Lightweight binoculars are optional
Lightweight camera is optional (Digital allows photo sharing with others; we often have professional photographers among our participants)
Inquiring mind and sense of adventure