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Starry Summit Mountain Adventures
StarrySummit@mynodebtc.com
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A backpacking guiding and photography small-business operating in Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park.
This heat wave in Jasper National Park has lead to quite a few large avalanches across the Park (and temperatures in the Jasper Townsite as high as +25 C). This is a great week to stick within the boundaries of a ski resort, or to start training for hiking season!
These next few days are our first stretch of summer-like weather in the Canadian Rockies. This will be a time to avoid any and all avalanche terrain as the snowpack wakes up from a long winters nap. Avalanche Canada currently has a SPAW (Special Public Avalanche Warning) in effect for most areas AB and BC.
Spring is a time of change in the Canadian Rockies. Around the Jasper Townsite it almost feels like summer, though it is still wintery higher up. A low snowpack this year may mean day hiking and backpacking trails will start to dry out earlier than usual. Stay tooned here for conditions updates from the Jasper National Park, Mount Robson Provincial Park, and Valemount region.
Once every two months we re-peg the BTC price of our Guided Backpacking Adventures. Looking forward to the summer hiking season, here are our prices valid until May 1st. -0.03 BTC, Fiddle River Trail (4 Days Guided Backpacking), a great introduction to backpacking for guests of all ages. July 14-17 and July 21-24. -0.06 BTC, North Boundary Blue Creek Loop (10 Days Guided Backpacking), a fantastic loop in a remote part of Jasper National Park. August 18-28. -0.09 BTC, Jasper's North Boundary Trail (11 Days Guided Backpacking with Helicopter Flight), a legendary trail traversing the northern reaches of Jasper National Park. September 8-19. Happy Trails! image
Spring is in the air. While winter camping in the Rockies can see some spectacular sights, it won't be long until we are back to backpacking season. Take a look at our Guided Backpacking Adventures for the upcoming Summer 2023 Season. We are the only backpacking company in the Rockies that lists prices in both BTC and CAD.
Looking for a backpacking trip in one of the remote reaches of Jasper National Park? Take a look at our North Boundary Trail Loop. Including scenic sights such as the Natural Arch, the Ancient Wall, and Wellbourne Falls. Send us a message for a no commitment consultation to see if this guided adventure is right for you!
New to backpacking in the Canadian Rockies? Why not consider one of our introductory backcountry camping adventures along the Fiddle River Trail in Jasper National Park? We take care of the logistics so you can focus on the scenery, serenity, and skill building. We accept payment in both BTC and CAD. Drop us a line today for a no-commitment information package. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/fiddle-river image
Backcountry campground reservations in Jasper National Park open at 0800 MT on Monday March 20'th. Train up your quick-clicking skills, and make sure your laptop is running properly, popular areas can be booked up quite quickly! If you are looking for less crowded trails, and more tranquility to enjoy the mountains, consider booking one of our guided backcountry hiking adventures.
Back from a couple sunny days up on the Wapta Icefield. It won't be too long until its time to store the skis, and look forward to sweet summer Backpacking Adventures.