This will be the fifth year the event has happened in the Village.

In a rarely witnessed spectacle, the rams will determine their status in the herd by battering themselves against the coiled horns of their rivals.

For $29 plus tax, your tour includes a limited number of participants, professional resource people and unlimited education about the sheep and their cycle of life.

According to manager of the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, Kent Kebe, groups will get “Hands on props, watch video and slide presentation, listen to knowledgeable sheep people, have coffee, cookies or juice and receive a swim/soak pass.”

Kebe thinks this type of educational experience is important for people to learn about.

“Educating the people about the Bighorn Sheep will help preserve them forever, and hopefully they will volunteer for different outdoor efforts and understand what we have here are very important socially and economically to our area,” Kebe said.

He added, “We are hoping that people take away the knowledge of the Radium Hot Springs Bighorn Sheep herd and will have a new understanding and respect for these wonderful animals that we have the privilege to share our village with.”

Last year, 129 people took part in the event sponsored by Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Kootenay Park, Parks Canada, Tourism Radium Hot Springs and Kootenay Rockies Tourism.

The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Tour  will commence from the Village of Radium Hot Springs on October 31, there are only 4 tours and each has limited space. The dates next month are November 1, 7 and 8.  

Participants are advised to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. To reserve your seat or for more information call the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce at 1-888-347-9331.