CCT
Congratulations to you and Sean on your fantastic new self-titled album! Are there some memorable moments you’ve experienced during your album release tour that you can share?
Julie
CCT
We hear that there is a great story behind how you and Sean met – how The Raven & The Fox was born! Can you tell us more?
Julie
CCT
We read on that many of your songs started out as love letters, written by Sean when you were living apart. With lyrics like “follow me across the ocean, across the prairies…”, is Follow Me an example of one of these songs that’s truly from the heart?
Julie
CCT
Having a partner who’s both a romantic partner, a business partner and a performing partner—what’s it like? How do you complement one another?
Julie
CCT
Can you tell us about the role that music has played in your life? How did it influence you as you were growing up?
Julie
CCT
Can you tell us more about the role that music plays in your life outside the band?
Julie
CCT
It must be an incredible feeling to take such personally meaningful songs, and to have them resonate with a receptive audience. What fuels your passion as a musician?
Julie
CCT
What’s on your mind in the lead-up to your unEarthed Music gig in Rat’s Nest Cave? It’s not your average music venue!
Julie
CCT
We know that Sean is a ACMG Alpine Guide and a professional climber – have his outdoor adventures led either of you to go caving before?
Julie
CCT
What’s next for The Raven & The Fox?
Julie
Only 24 lucky cavers will get to experience this one-off performance. Will you be one of them? Find out more and reserve your spot today — limited tickets remaining!
For more unEarthed events, visit: canmorecavetours.com/experiences/unearthed
This once-in-a-lifetime experience combines an evening Explorer Tour with a unique performance in the Grand Gallery - the largest room in the cave. This is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the performers in a spectaclar but intimate setting.
You will meet your guide at the Canmore Cave Tours office in Canmore where you will get a brief overview of the evening, sign the waiver, collect your caving equipment and then drive in convoy to the cave parking lot (approximately 7 minutes away). All of your caving equipment is provided. Please see the FAQ section for more information on what is provided and what to bring.
The hike to the cave will take approximately 30-40 minutes up a moderately steep mountain trail at a leisurely pace. Once you reach the cave, you will don your equipment and head underground for the performance awaiting you. Our expert guides will share the rich history of the cave and surrounding area along the way, with stops for stories or even an optional squeeze for an additional challenge.
When you reach the Grand Gallery this cathedral-sized room will be transformed into one of the most spectacular performance venues imaginable. Just you and twenty-three soon to be great friends. Not one to be missed.
5:00 - 5:45:
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Meet guide, sign waiver, pack up equipment for tour
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5:45 - 6:00:
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Follow guide in convoy to cave parking lot
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6:00 - 6:45:
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Hike up trail
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6:45 - 7:15:
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Arrive at cave entrance, safety de-brief and gear up
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7:15:
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Let's go Caving!
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7:15 - 8:00:
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Travel through cave to the Grand Gallery
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8:00 - 9:00:
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The Raven & the Fox Performance
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9:00 - 10:00:
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Exit the cave
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10:00 - 10:45:
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Pack equipment and hike down the trail
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10:45 - 11:00:
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Arrive at cave parking lot and depart for office.
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The minimum age for a concert in the cave is 10 years.
Generally speaking, fitness is more of a concern than size. However, all participants must wear a safety harness which has a maximum waist size of 46" (116 cm) and a maximum leg size of 33" (84 cm). If you have any concerns about size please don't hesitate to contact us.
We provide all of the necessary caving equipment including coveralls, kneepads, gloves, helmet & headlamp, harness & safety lanyard, and backpack. The backpack will be shared by two people and will not go into the cave. We will also provide you with a Clif Bar energy bar, and a 500mL bottle of water (in a reusable bottle that is yours to keep).
You will need to bring good footwear, warm clothing, a camera (optional) and if you have any dietary restrictions, please bring a snack that you know works for you. Also, if you ill require medication during the tour it is a good idea to bring 2x what you would expect to use, just in case.
Footwear must be closed-toe and should have a sturdy tread. Hiking boots or shoes are best, but a sturdy running shoe will also work. Other options include rubber boots or winter boots (in the winter)
The cave is 5 degrees celsius, so warm clothing is recommended. Imagine what you would wear if you had to spend a few hours in a refrigerator. We recommend long pants, long sleeves, a warm sweater, hoodie or jacket. Synthetic fabrics are best as they will keep you warm even if you get wet.
Any cameras going into the cave will need to fit into your pockets. We do not allow backpacks in the cave. Small point-and-shoot cameras or smart phones are welcome but please keep in mind that the cave environment is not particularly friendly towards electronics. High humidity and dust can damage equipment, and screens can break if you accidentally sit on it. Electronics are brought at your own risk.
No, transportation is not provided. If you do not have your own vehicle we can arrange a taxi to the cave for you at an additional cost. You can use Canmore's public transit to get to our office.
The hike to the cave takes approximately 30-40 minutes and is uphill the whole way on a mountain trail. Most of our guests find this to be the hardest part of the day, but we do take lots of stops along the way to enjoy the scenery.
Once in the cave the pace is quite slow as we maneuver through the passages. This is not a flat walking tour. There are no handrails, walkways or fixed lighting. We climb, crawl, slide and wiggle our way around the cave so it is best to have a moderate level of fitness.Even more important though is your sense of adventure!
Rat's Nest Cave is named after the nests of Bushy-tailed Wood Rats found in the entrance. This species of super-cute rodents is native to the area and they use the cave as a home due to it's constantly warm temperatures and protection from predators. We rarely see the rats, and if we do there is usually just one.
Bat's are rarely seen at Rat's Nest Cave. The cave is not a hibernaculum (a place where bats hibernate through the winter). We usually only see the occasional bat in the summer as they are passing through the area.
Yes, but only up until the end of the first trimester (12 weeks).
It is always advisable to seek advice from your doctor when participating in activities like caving.