5 Top Activities for winter

Ski Tour – Mt. Kitchener

Mt. Kitchener accent with touring skis. This tour was completed in 2006, the photos has been updated 2021.

Snowshoe – Snaring River

With the right conditions, Snaring river has great exploring opportunities. Snowshoe options.

Cross-country Ski Marmot Meadows

Updated, Marmot Meadows is now open for cross country skiing and track set. December 14, 2021

Marmot Basin

Marmot Basin opens November 18th, 2021. The new RFID pass system works real good.

Skating Talbot Lake

Talbot lake is usually windy and the surface of the ice is bumpy, so the right conditions are necessary to have optimal skating conditions.

Skating Mildred Lake

Lake Mildred is located at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge property. Once ice is frozen, JPL usually clears an oval and space for hockey & skating.

Cross-Country Ski Moab Lake

Part of the historical route to Athabasca...

Cross-Country Ski Pyramid Lake

Fresh track set are the bestWhen you think of...

Cross-Country Ski – Pipeline

Great for beginners and anyone that loves...

Snowshoe – Miette Meadows

Snowshow following some old animal tracks in wildland area of Jasper National Park. Short fun activity for the family.

5 Top Activities for winter

Just a few activities

Snowshoe

Snowshoeing is great for the whole family and those that are not so physically fit to the mountain standards. The snowshoes can be rented in most of the local sport shops in Jasper and you can also take a tour. Find out more with links provided at the bottom of the posts. 

More info on Snowshoeing in Jasper National Park: https://www.explorejasper.com/snowshoe-activities/

Cross Country Skiing

Jasper has quite a large mass that has many trails to explore. Some are ungroomed, but that makes it fun to explore. Sometimes the lakes are frozen and a nice layer of snow gives access to beautiful spots on cross country. Another great family activity. Groomed trails are available is various part of Jasper.

More info on Cross Country Skiing: https://www.explorejasper.com/xc-skiing-activities/

Skiing & Snowboarding

Mountain skiing & snowboarding is quick and easy, Marmot Basin is our local ski hill in Jasper National Park. Normally the week days are the best time to ride the hill. I feel like it is a private playground with almost zero line ups for the lifts. Plenty of different levels of terrain for the whole family. If you are into slopestyle, they boast three terrain parks.

More info on skiing in Jasper National Park: https://www.explorejasper.com/skiing-activities/

There are some discounts available before you arrive in Jasper, look for them.

Ice Climbing

Frozen waterfalls, pretty to look at and challenges for adventure seekers. Check out the local outdoor stores to find the spots to ice climb.You can even tryout this sport with a local outfitter.

More Info On Ice Climbing: https://www.explorejasper.com/ice-climbing/

A sport for the adventure seeking enthusiast.

Skating

Ever skate on a frozen lake? There are two lakes that the public can access for free, Lake Mildred at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge property and Pyramid Lake. Both these lakes are maintained by the resorts.

There is also an indooor skating rink where you can catch a local game.

More info on skating: https://www.explorejasper.com/skating-activities/

Posted signage on the shore will state if it is safe to be on.

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