Cross River Cabins epitomise the remote cabin in the woods that so many of us yearn for. Despite their remoteness, they are reasonably easily accessible as they are only a one hour drive from Banff and 20 minutes from Radium. The main lodge houses private showers, Whilst you can come and stay here just for the cabins, Frontier Canada would strongly recommend one of the hiking or rafting programmes that Cross River Cabins is famous for. 

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Special Programmes

Nature Trek
3-day/2 night  programme starting every Monday and Wednesday 

Day 1: Arrive atCrossRiver Wilderness Centre by 5:00 p.m. After preliminary introductions, a hot evening meal will be served in the main lodge. After dinner, we will discuss more about the coming day hike adventures, and then the evening is yours to relax at the Wilderness Centre.

Day 2: After a hearty breakfast, head out for day.  Your trail will follow a river through dense forest; avalanche slopes; subalpine marsh and meadow to the treeline on a low alpine ridge. Your guide will point out interesting plants, wildflower, and possibly wildlife viewing opportunities along the way.  A picnic will be had on the ridge with amazing views before retuning to cabins in time for dinner. Walking distance: 5-6 km, one way; elevation gain: 600 m.

Day 3: A half-day hike up to a ridge in the high alpine, well above treeline  You pass through thinning forest and then large low alpine meadows at treeline, with carpets of wildflowers, before reaching the ridgeline with 360˚ views of mountain peaks. You have the chance of seeing mountain goats; mule deer; a bobcat; and golden eagles up here.  You will be back atCrossRiver for an early-afternoon lunch Walking distance: 3-4 km, one way; elevation gain: 600 m.

Brush with Nature
Is a 3 night holiday which is the same as Nature Trek but the second day will be spent white water rafting on the Kootenay River.

Other programmes
There are other programmes including white water rafting and camping as well as yoga retreats, folk art painting and meditation.

Rooms 

Eight rustic and individually decorated log-built cabins with private toilet and washbasin. There are also some genuine teepees: facilities are in the main lodge where you will also find an outdoor hot tub, large kitchen, dining area and living room if you would like to self cater. 

Why we like it

The programmes they offer are wonderful and we like the eco-friendly nature and the interaction with the local First Nations band.