Take advantage of the epic outdoor playground you find yourself in and head out on a run around town to explore the trails! Lace up your running shoes and enjoy the spring conditions. If a backcountry adventure with friends is more your style, pack up your gear and make a weekend adventure out of it!
Take advantage of the epic outdoor playground you find yourself in and head out on a run around town to explore the trails! Lace up your running shoes and enjoy the spring conditions. If a backcountry adventure with friends is more your style, pack up your gear and make a weekend adventure out of it!
Take advantage of the epic outdoor playground you find yourself in and head out on a run around town to explore the trails! Lace up your running shoes and enjoy the spring conditions. If a backcountry adventure with friends is more your style, pack up your gear and make a weekend adventure out of it!
Get that coveted morning caffeine buzz to help kick off the day!
Gillian's go to for a morning pick me up includes a cappuccino and granola bar from SnowDome - one of the local's favourite spots!
Head south of town along Highway 93A to the Wabasso Campground and take advantage of the 3.6 km groomed trail. The gentle terrain of the outer loop runs right alongside the Athabasca River. While conditions are best in the winter months, if the weather cooperates, you may be able to continue gliding on into the spring.
Cross-country skis, poles, boots and bindings
Located just behind the Sawridge Inn and Conference Center on Connaught Drive, you'll find a switchback trail that leads you up and towards Pyramid Lake Road. From here, you can continue along further if you wish to either Patricia Lake or Pyramid Lake. This is one of Gillian's favourite trails to run on, but be aware of trail conditions as the trail can become quite slippery in the winter and spring. Proper footwear is needed, such as Gillian's go to - Icebugs! Or attach ice cleats to the bottom of your shoe for better traction.
Appropriate footwear, water, and a camera to capture the views!
Gillian likes to cover distances in her purple North Face running tights she bought at Wild Mountain. As an avid runner, your gear and running clothes tend to get a little worn over time. A stop here, however, will solve that problem!
Located in the upper Fryatt Valley roughly 32 kilometres south of the town of Jasper, this hut is a great spot to head out to for a night in the backcountry with friends. Your 23 kilometre ski-tour starts at Geraldine Road and Highway 93A. This alpine club hut sleeps 12 people and comes equipped with cookware, dishes, and utensils. The hut is also open all year-round so you can enjoy this trip via ski, canoe, bike, or foot! Be ready for a rewarding challenge!
Backcountry skis or snowboard, poles, climbing skins, boots, goggles, avalanche probe and transceiver, snow thermometer, snow shovel, ski repair kit, and all camping gear for a night at the hut!
Enjoy a group breakfast cooked over the wood stove before packing up all your gear and heading out.
Backcountry skis or snowboard, poles, climbing skins, boots, goggles, avalanche probe and transceiver, snow thermometer, snow shovel, ski repair kit, and all the camping gear you brought along with you for the night!
Coffee Time
Cross-country Skiing
Run the trails of Jasper
Shopping Spree Anyone?
Ski-Touring
Morning Ski Out
Dinner at the Brew Pub