Back Country Lodges Setup 2020 With Pack Mules | Banff Trail Riders | Canadian Rockies

Mitch Andrew
Mitch Andrew
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Published 2020-07-02
Here is a short video about the opening of Sundance and Halfway Lodges in Banff National Park. These lodges close each winter and are reopened for horseback operations throughout the summer. Everything is transported to the lodges via pack mules.

All of this footage was filmed on a Gopro 7 or Gopro 8.

I hope you enjoy the video.
All Comments (21)
  • @johnerikborgersen7070
    I never thought that I would see the old route to Mt. Assiniboine Lodge , Sundance never looked like that back in the 70's. I worked for Erling Strøm and Siri Strøm Davies back in 1972. Al Johnston was my Trail Boss, worked as a rangler/guide that summer. We drove from Banff to Sundance with 2 old 1941 Willys Jeep Stationwagons. And "Halfway" only had 1 corral, Allenby Pass was the place I saw my first Grizzly tracks, Rode out and in 2 times a week, for food and supplies and pick ujp and delivery of guests.The stories I could tell. Best Summer of my life,,,
  • @Floppy-Ears
    I should be working with some pack horses today, but it’s raining and I’m watching your videos! Thanks for taking the time to put them on here.
  • @MeadowCreekFarmLife
    Music! Brilliant! Saddle dancing! So fun to see the familiar trails and lodges. Great trip last year. Awesome memories. Thanks for the videos!
  • @georgehorkan7205
    Beautiful country ..... even if a bit wet. Would have loved riding up there. We were supposed to go to Banff this past July but had to cancel due to health. Should have headed that way when I got out of the military. Thank you for sharing.
  • @TorresD92
    Beautiful scenery. I would love to do something like this in the future.
  • @Kimbeattie
    Great Video that mule too some load of wood.
  • @Floppy-Ears
    I’d love to hear about what make of pack saddles are working for you guys? Or which pack saddles are your favorite. Also, any other gear that’s working for you. Are you guys wearing lace up packer boots? Or cowboy boots? Looks like water and mud are an issue to contend with
  • @adamanderson1724
    Great video Mitch. I was wondering when you packed that fuel did you set your basket hitch up under the tarp and then proceed as you normally would?
  • @justincharles3879
    I live in Jersey City and know absolutely nothing about what it means to be truly out in the wilderness and riding horses so do you guys own all that property the lodges and routes or do you rent it out? As well as the horses and mules? I’m very interested and would like to know a little bit more about this.