We'll be pausing today to stop and reflect on the sacrifices of those who have allowed us to live freely and roam the hills. #LestWeForget #MyJasper

Back from a few days of early-season snowshoeing in the Cariboo Mountains. November is a great time of year to train for ski season and to brush up on avalanche rescue skills. If you have not done so already it is time to dust off your avalanche shovel and probe, and practice with your avi-transceiver. #Snowshoeing #Photography

Our lead guide, Ben Nearingburg, was featured here in an article discussing past and future use of the backcountry warden cabins across Jasper National Park; these storied structures hold many memories for visitors, wardens, and their families. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies https://cbc.ca/amp/1.7018074

The fresh snow yesterday in Jasper was perfect for making snowmen! Lakes have started to freeze, snow is covering campsites, and bears are settling down for a long winter's nap. Heres looking forward to a snowy winter and a great summer 2024 to come! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography

Timelapses are some of the best ways to take advantage of the dark skies in the Canadian Rockies, especially when the starry sky is combined with aurora! Here is a scene from a ski-traverse in Mount Robson Provincial Park. Stay tooned for more guided backpacking and photography offerings in Robson Park next summer!

Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

Starry Summit Mountain Adventures and Media

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Pretty colors above the Jasper Townsite late yesterday evening! #JasperNationalPark #Aurora #Photography

Another starry photo for Jasper's Dark Sky Festival. This image was taken on the north end of the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park as part of a ski-mountaineering trip, and the two peaks of Mount Stutfield can be seen with aurora above. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Auroraborealis #Photography

Carrying on with featuring some of our starry images to coincide with Jasper's Dark Sky Festival, this image shows a chilly view of Miette Pass (on the AB/BC border) with aurora above. Jasper has over 11000 square km of dark sky preserve to enjoy, especially in our long dark winter months! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Aurora #Photography

Congrats to our lead guide Ben Nearingburg on finishing a project to visit all the backcountry warden cabins in Jasper (depending how you define 'backcountry' there are between 38-40 all across the park and then a half-dozen roadside buildings)! These buildings are steeped in history and harken back to a time when warden (and their families) would live in the backcountry year-round. Many of our guided-backpacking adventures cross paths with these cabins, and their porches still serve as oases on rainy days in the hills. #MyJasper #Backpacking https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2269725763709

A bit further afield than usual, but for anyone thinking about the upcoming ski season, today is the day that the 2023/2024 Roger's Pass Winter Permit System Quiz goes online. Do the quiz, learn about the winter permit system, and save time this winter for more backcountry skiing!

Apply for an Annual Winter Permit

Complete the quiz to apply for an Annual Winter Permit.

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The sky was ablaze yesterday morning along the Icefields Parkway south of the Jasper Townsite. With vibrant morning skies and aurora at night keep your camera close! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography

Jasper's Dark Sky Festival starts today, check the link below for all sorts of activities from October 13-29th

Jasper Dark Sky Festival

Experience a dark sky preserve, right in the heart of the Rockies.

As part of the festival we will be posting some of our favorite starry images over the next two weeks! Our first image shows the Mt Alberta Hut perched near the northern tip of the Columbia Icefield. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography

It sure felt like summer out in Jasper yesterday, but more seasonal temperatures are on the way as we inch forwards towards winter and the ski season! It looks like clear skies for the Dark Sky Festival starting this weekend!

Jasper Dark Sky Festival

Experience a dark sky preserve, right in the heart of the Rockies.

#MyJasper #CanadianRockies

More beautiful fall colors in the Athabasca River Valley of Jasper National Park. Keep an eye on our photography page for more limited-edition prints being released soon! We accept #bitcoin and #lightning payment for all of our photography work. https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current #CanadianRockies #MyJasper #Photography #JNP

The Fall is one of the most magical times of year in the Canadian Rockies. A dusting of snow on the peaks, and golden leaves in the valley make for splendid scenery. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Timelapse #Photography

Berg Lake is not the only scenic sight at the end of Jasper's North Boundary Trail. Fall is a fabulous time to visit Moose Pass (shown here), a tough but rewarding trail; visiting the pass via the NBT or Moose River Route should be on any Rockies backpackers todo list! #MyJasper #Backpacking #CanadianRockies #Photography

There are few nicer sights along a backcountry trail than bright new bridges! Many thanks to the fine folks on @JasperNP Trail Crew for all their work (and especially some of the artfully crafted newish bridges!). Stay tuned for new guided hikes in JNP in Summer 2024 #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Backpacking

This week's backcountry book recommendation is "Jasper-Robson: A Taste of Heaven" by Don Beers. This is a comprehensive tome and despite being out of print remains the best description of many of the older (and more rugged) trails in the park. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Guidebooks

Miette Road, accessing Miette Hot Springs and the Fiddle River Trailhead in Jasper National Park will re-open to vehicle traffic as of Sept 1'st. September can be great for guided backpacking along the Fiddle River Trail. See here for details and send us a message if interested in a customized trip along this route! We accept #Bitcoin and Lightning as payment for all of our guided backpacking adventures. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/fiddle-river #CanadianRockies #MyJasper #Backpacking

We have a new large-format photography offering! Presenting "Mountain Alchemy" capturing golden morning light above the waters of Isaac Creek on Jasper's South Boundary Trail. This image is limited to three units and is printed 20"x30" on acrylic which captures the vibrancy of a magic mountain morning. We accept BTC and lightning for all of our photography products. #MyJasper #Photography #Jasper #CanadianRockies #Bitcoin https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current/p/mountainalchemy