Ranger Assist Program

The Ranger Assist Program (RAP) is a unique experience offered to those who wish to have a more personal encounter with Boo and for bear enthusiasts alike. Tours provide exclusive access to meet Boo and Ranger team, giving visitors a behind the scenes perspective of the Grizzly Bear Refuge operations.

Ranger Assist tours are limited to six guests and must be booked at least one day in advance.

What's Included

• 2 hour behind the scenes Grizzly Bear Interpretive Centre tour with one of our knowledgeable guides for one family (6 people max per tour)

• Catamount Chair Lift Access for the day

Tour Times

• 9:00 am, daily (during summer season)

• 3:00 pm, daily (during summer season)

• 12:00 pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (during late summer season)

See our hours page for seasonal operation information.

Additional Information

• Guests on the 9 am tour or visiting on days the Catamount Chair is not in operation will meet with The Rangers at the Day Lodge at their scheduled tour time.

• Guests taking the 3 pm tour will ride up the Catamount Chair at 2:45 pm and meet the Rangers for their exclusive experience before being driven back down to the Day Lodge.

• Ranger Assist tours are limited to six guests and must be booked at least one day in advance

• Grizzly bears are most active in the cooler morning hours

• Wear comfortable walking shoes

• Bring bug spray and a light jacket

• No food allowed due to Boo’s strong sense of smell

• Each tour is unique and unscripted based on Boo’s activity

You must FIRST add Adult Participant #1 to your cart before adding Adult Participant #2 and Child/Youth Participant #1-#2 to your cart!