Bald Hills, short winter season due to closures. March 1st, 2018 is the opening day for access.
read moreA winter playground for all ages. Ski the seemingly unending slopes of Marmot Basin Ski Area, just 20 minutes away from the town of Jasper. Marmot is a great place for all skill levels and because of its location on the eastern slopes of the Rockies, the alpine bowls have the driest natural powder in the Rockies.
View of Thunder Bowl at Marmot Basin
Jasper’s elevation is around 1100 metres (3300 feet), and the peak of Marmot Basin is around 2600 metres (8500 feet). Marmot’s base is around 1700 metre (5600 feet).
Marmot Basin run with great views.
Jasper is treasured for its unpretentious and uncrowded atmosphere. Over 300 kilometres of trails make Jasper, one of the largest cross-country ski area in Canada. Right from your doorstep, groomed trails take you through scores of beautiful valleys. Backcountry enthusiasts will revel in day-trips and multi-day trips to the Bald Hills or spend a week in the Tonquin Valley as well as many other hut-hopping opportunities all over the park.
Bald Hills, short winter season due to closures. March 1st, 2018 is the opening day for access.
read moreShort ski tour for a fun half day activity.
read moreBack country hut Shangri-la A back country cabin nestled in a valley along the skyline trail. A locals favorite hideaway cabin that holds 4 persons comfortably, 6 if you want to get cozy. To stay in this place, you must register though the local ski club. The...
read morePart of the Skyline Trail, this pass can be reached on a day tour either hiking or skiing. Along the way there is a hut operated by a local club.
read moreA ski tour for the memoirs Access: From Jasper, head South, Hwy 93, 100 km Parking: Yes Trailhead: From Parking Lot Distance: 20 - 24 km one way Activities: Sights / Skiing / Camping A second ski tour to the Columbia Icefield, when I got the call to do this trip, I...
read moreCamping in the winter Camping does not stop when the snow falls. The back and front country campsites are still open if you care to brave the weather. This authentic Canadian pastime is fun when you are prepared to cozy up to a nice down filled sleeping bag or build...
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