West of Jasper lies Mount Robson Provincial Park, home to its namesake Mount Robson (the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies). After two summers of closures, the Berg Lake Trail up to Kinney Lake Campground is scheduled to re-open on June 27th. The remainder of the trail (from Kinney to Berg Lake) will remained closed this summer season.

BC Parks

Mount Robson Park | BC Parks

Mount Robson Park is one of British Columbia’s most popular destinations. Whether you are looking for frontcountry camping or multi-day hikes, th...

#CanadianRockies #MtRobson #Photography

One of our more dramatic images, Precarious Perch shows a climber atop the summit ridge of Mount Alberta, a 3620 m peak in Jasper National Park. Peaks of the Columbia Icefield can be seen rising in the distance. This piece is 20"x30" on framed canvas and limited to three prints. https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current/p/precariousperch #JasperNationalPark #Mountaineering #Photography #mountains #MyJasper

There are scenic backcountry campgrounds all across Jasper National Park. Three Slides Campground, along the North Boundary Trail, is shown here with a great view looking towards the glaciated north face of Upright Mountain. Check out our 11 day guided backpacking adventure below (which finishes with a helicopter flight). We accept BTC for all of our backpacking adventure fees. #MyJasper #Backpacking #Bitcoin starrysummit.ca/backpacking/nbt-full

Always interesting things to see in the Canadian Rockies when you take a closer look! Wood lillys are starting to reveal themselves in the montane forest around Jasper (and this spider was well-positioned for an insect to drop in for a peek). https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current #Photography #MyJasper #CanadianRockies

In addition to our large format photography products we offer seasonal post-card packs. Each batch of 10 cards contains 10 individual designs featuring images of some of the most remote reaches of the Rockies. For only $35 for a pack of 10 they make great keepsakes from your time in the Rockies. https://starrysummit.ca/pho.../current/p/postcardssummer2023 #JasperNationalPark #CanadianRockies #MyJasper

In addition to our Guided Backpacking Adventures, we also produce limited edition large format prints of some of the most scenic places in Jasper National Park. Our featured image today is "Gargoyles Fury" printed 42" by 28". Taken last year during the peak of the Chetamon Wildfire this image shows Gargoyle Mountain aflame and is printed on metal so the flames seem to dance on the substrate as you move around the room. Our large format prints are limited to 3 pieces and each ships with a signed and numbered card describing the piece. https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current/p/gargoyles-fury

There are plenty of places in the Canadian Rockies that have quite interesting rock! Including blue sodalite (the only gemstone mineral found in the Rockies), yellow crystalline calcite, not to mention all the interesting texture on eroded siltstone.

Even cloudy days in the Rocky Mountains offer great potential for interesting photography. Its always a good idea to pack an extra camera battery or three for the special sights you can come across while wandering in the hills!

A rainy day in the hills is a fine time to re-peg BTC/fiat prices. See below for BTC denominated prices for our guided backpacking adventures in Jasper National Park. All prices are inclusive of permits, group gear rentals, guiding, food during the trip, and transportation to and from the trailhead. See our website for complete details. -4 Day Backpacking Adventure, 0.022 BTC, Fiddle River Trail (Introductory to Moderate),

Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

Snake Indian Falls 3 Day Guided Backpacking Adventure in Jasper National Park — Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

-4 Day Backpacking Adventure, 0.03 BTC, Fiddle River Trail (Introductory to Moderate), https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/fiddle-river -10 Day Backpacking Adventure, 0.06 BTC, North Boundary Trail Loop (Moderate to Difficult),

Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

North Boundary and Upper Blue Creek 10 Day Guided Backpacking Adventure in Jasper National Park — Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

-11 Day Backpacking Adventure with Helicopter Flight, 0.09 BTC, North Boundary Trail (Difficult),

Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

Jasper's North Boundary Trail 12 Day Guided Backpacking Adventure in Jasper National Park — Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

Happy Trails!

If you are looking for a shorter backpacking trip in Jasper, consider our 3 day guided adventure visiting the impressive and remote Snake Indian Falls! #MyJasper #JasperNationalPark #backpacking

Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

Snake Indian Falls 3 Day Guided Backpacking Adventure in Jasper National Park — Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

Yesterday was a good day to get some website work done. Thankfully with a tiny laptop and a solar panel, the whole park is an office! The lower elevation trails accessed from the Jasper Townsite are a great option to get your legs back in shape for backpacking season hiking around lovely lakes and pretty wildflowers while birdsong fills the air. #CanadianRockies #JasperNationalPark #MyJasper

The South Boundary Trail in Jasper National Park is remote and resplendent. Send us a message for details about a great guided backpacking adventure along this trail.

Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

Jasper's South Boundary Trail 7 Day Guided Backpacking Adventure in Jasper National Park — Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

The Fiddle River Trail is home to our introductory backpacking guided adventure. This trail is a great place to build your backcountry skills and its campgrounds are well-equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and fast flowing fresh Rockies water. Click the link below to find out more, or send us a message for more information. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/fiddle-river

Forest fire smoke has returned to the Jasper National Park region. There are many wildfires current burning in Alberta.

Alberta.ca

Wildfire status

Use the wildfire map and dashboard to find active wildfire locations, see wildfires of note and find the latest forest area updates.

and

Smoke Forecast - FireSmoke.ca

are great resources for monitoring the extent of the fires, and where air quality may be affected.

A chance encounter today while out for a wander, crossing paths with a Woodland Caribou. Caribou are a species-at-risk in the Canadian Rockies and it is quite lucky to see one of them in the wild.

It's always interesting to go for a wander on some older trails in Jasper National Park and see signs of many generations of trail work. These old bridges would have been built in the 1950-1960s and have started to blend into the forest.

Aurora borealis are one of the most amazing sights to see when visiting the Canadian Rockies. The best time to see the aurora is during the winter, due to the long dark of the Canadian winter. On June 21'st, the summer solstice Jasper has an impressive 16 hours and 55 minutes of daylight, shrinking down to only 7 hours and 35 minutes on the winter solstice! Being far away from light pollution, our 11 day North Boundary Trail guided backpacking adventure is a great choice for stargazing.

Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

Jasper's North Boundary Trail 12 Day Guided Backpacking Adventure in Jasper National Park — Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

The summer can be a very dynamic time in the Canadian Rockies and afternoon thunderstorms can be a significant hazard, but also an opportunity for interesting images! Check out some of our limited edition large format images here https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current

Even though we are over a month away from the technical start of summer, it is a good time to start thinking about backpacking in the fall. Mild temperatures, fewer bugs, and drier trails make August and September an excellent time for a backpacking adventure. Look below for details about our guided backpacking program on Jasper's legendary North Boundary Trail. This 11 day adventure is the trip of a lifetime and travels through some of the most remote parts of Jasper National Park. Pay in CAD or BTC.

Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

Jasper's North Boundary Trail 12 Day Guided Backpacking Adventure in Jasper National Park — Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

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!