Have you ever wanted to try the time honoured Canadian tradition of snowshoeing? Have you ever strapped a pair of tennis racquets on your boots and tramped around in the snow for fun? Perhaps you’ve yearned to compete in the snowshoeing race events: 100m dash, 2 mile event and 4’ hurdle? Rumour has it that the hurdle event in snowshoeing preceded its summer counterpart by almost ten years!

From old-timers to some-timers, for dashers to prancers, snowshoeing (or slowshoeing!) is an adventurous and unique way to experience Jasper National Park.

*Best followed up with a trip to the local pub to rest your tired feet and share some embellished stories of your escapades*

In town pickup and drop offs provided.

This tour is available as a private booking only. Please contact for availability.

RATES:

Private Tour: 1-3 people: Half Day $349 + GST | Full Day $525 + GST
4 + people: $499 and up + GST

join Sean on a special backcountry trip to Jacques Lake Cabin this winter. Beginners are welcome!

• Quick Description: 12 km, one-way snowshoe trip

• Elevation Gain to Hut: 250m

• Approach Time: 4 to 7 hours

• Dates: Dec. 9-10th, 2022

Snowshoe through a beautiful valley nestled between two big mountain ranges. There are several lakes along the way and plenty of opportunity to soak in the spectacular views. We gain 250m over the course of 12 kms, making it a relatively flat trail to reach Jacques Lake Cabin.

After a gourmet meal at the cabin, we plan to stay up to watch the stars and share a few stories our constellations tell in the night sky.

Jasper is the largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve in the world. By staying at a remote backcountry lodge, well away from town lights, with an excellent view of the sky looking north, we hope to see the Aurora Borealis as well!

Looking to become a better backcountry skier? We have put together an amazing ski program you won’t want to miss.

Day 1: This is a 3-hr powder ski lesson with a Level III ski instructor at Marmot Basin. You will develop skills at the hill that you will then apply to backcountry skiing the next day.

Day 2: Join your Level III Instructor as well as Level II ski instructor and ACMG guide Sean Prockter for a day of backcountry skiing. You will continue to work on the skills developed at the ski hill while also learning about safe travel in avalanche terrain.

rates:

3-5 people: $349/person (includes taxes)

You’ve taken an AST 1 course now, but what’s next? Perhaps you want to take an AST 2 course but need to gain some more experience first? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Join CAA Level II-certified and ACMG guide Sean Prockter as you spend two days in the backcountry learning a variety of important skills to safely navigate in avalanche terrain.

Day 1: The first day we will focus on building off of the skills introduced in the AST 1 course. Some of the topics covered are:

• Applying weather and the Avalanche Bulletin on a local scale

• Using both formal and informal tests to enhance decision-making in the field

• Uphill and downhill track setting techniques for efficient travel through avalanche terrain

Day 2: The second day will take us to a different location where you’ll have the chance to apply some of the skills discussed on Day 1. Everyone will have an opportunity to lead, gaining feedback along the way.

rates:

3-6 people: $349 + GST / person