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Snowshoe Rentals
On-Line Sport, 600 Patricia St, 852-3630 Map 5, 16M; Edge Control, 626 Connaught Dr, 852-4945 Map 5, 16N; Totem Ski Shop, 408 Connaught Dr, 852-3078 Map 5, 14N; Jasper Adventure Ctr, 306 Connaught Dr, 852-5595 Map 5, 13N; Everest Outdoor Stores, 414 Connaught Dr, 852-5902 Map 5, 14N; and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 852-3301 Map 5, 7I. X-country ski rentals are at shops listed on page xxx. |
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Alpine Art- Wildlife Safaris
Using a custom designed Photo van travel to various areas of Jasper Park for Wildlife, Flowers and Scenic views. Small numbers, personal service. Zoology background and 20 plus years of experience. Locally owned, professional guides.Year round Wildlife viewing with snowshoe option in Winter. True Eco-Tour Guidelines. Mt. Parks Heritage Interpretation Association Certified Guide as recognized by Parks Canada.
Address: Box 254 Jasper AB TOE1EO
 Send an Email (11)  1 780 852-3709
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Walks & Talks Jasper
Guide Paula Beauchamp leads her Mysterious Maligne Valley tour with a walk on the upper rim of Maligne Canyon and stops at ‘disappearing’ Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake where clients snowshoe or x-c ski. Transport and gear included. 3-4 hrs, 9 am and 1:30 pm; $60, ch $35. Other outings. Book at Edge Control.
Address: Edge Control, 626 Connaught Dr,
Send an Email 1 780 852-4994
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Cross-Country Trails
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Map 5, 7I) has groomed trails over gentle terrain by Lac Beauvert and offers ski and snowshoe rentals at the main lodge, 852-3301. Accessible from the Icefields Parkway (Map 1, 4M), Meeting of the Waters to Athabasca Falls is a level 10-km (6 mi) trail with views of the Fryatt Range. Three other groomed trails are at either end of the route. Whistlers Campground Trail (Map 5, 10E) is an easy 4.5 km (2.8 mi) partially lit for night skiing. Maligne Lake 48 km (30 mi) SE of Jasper townsite (Map 1, 4M) has 20 km (12 mi) of groomed trails for beginners/intermediates plus telemark and touring above-treeline on the Bald Hills. Intermediate skiers seeking a short ski and good snow conditions enjoy Beaver Lake/Summit Trail, accessible at 'Km 27' (16 mi) along Maligne Lake Rd. Pyramid Bench (Map 5, 4G), 5 min from Jasper townsite are groomed trails from 1-30 km (.5-19 mi). Routes near Patricia and Pyramid lakes are popular. X-c ski rentals, hot drinks and food at Pyramid Lk Resort (closed winter 2005/6 for renovations). The above areas are popular for snowshoeing too, but don't snowshoe atop x-c ski trails. Jasper Information Centre (500 Connaught Dr, 852-6177, Map 5, 15N) provides trail maps, snow reports and route suggestions. Nov-Mar 9 am-4 pm (to 5 pm Apr-mid Jun); closed for lunch, X-mas, Boxing & New Year's Day. Call 852-6176 for avalanche and weather information. Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski Rentals are offered at shops listed on p xxx). |
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