From Edmonton, travel west until you are in the middle of the towering Rocky Mountains. Here you will find the town of Jasper, a small, bustling community in the National Park. After you check into the Lobstick Lodge, make your way up to Pyramid Lake to explore the tranquil surroundings or take a trip to the Sunwapta Falls to view the impressive landscape. That evening, park your car at the hotel and wander around town in search for a meal that will fuel your tank for the following days activities.

Good morning! Grab an energy packed breakfast, stretch, and pack a bag full of layers (and an extra pair of gloves) to help you stay warm today. You’ll make your way over to the meeting point where you will be transferred to one of Jasper’s top ice climbing sites. No matter if you have climbed before, your ACMG certified guide will introduce you to your equipment (boots, crampons, harness, axes, and helmet) and teach you how to use it safely, including climbing techniques. Your 6-hour adventure will showcase frozen water features and will allow you to receive views that are inaccessible to most park visitors.

Don’t forget to bring a lunch, snacks, and a hot beverage!

Ready to ski Jasper? Gear up, pack the vehicle with the items you need for the day and drive 20km south of the Jasper to Marmot Basin. The area has 91 named runs on five mountain faces and offers 3,000 vertical feet of drop and 1,720 acres of accessible terrain. This winter playground has 7 lifts and a wide variety of groomed runs, trees, moguls, alpine bowls, chutes and terrain parks for riders of all ages and skill levels. Best of all, Marmot Basin is also one of the least crowded ski areas of its kind in North America!

Wake up, eat a hot breakfast, pack your bags, and check out of your hotel. On your last day, you will drive east on highway 16 and exit the National Park to find your Heli tour outfitter. You will meet your pilot, capture photos with the helicopter and then receive a safety briefing to familiarize yourself with the chopper and its features. When it’s time, you will step into the machine, strap in and lift off into the mountains for a 2-hour flight! You’ll float through the dramatic Boule range, and cruise over the Snake Indian River Falls, Mount Robson, Valley of Five lakes, Jasper townsite, Miette Hot Springs, Slide Mountain, and Fiddle Range. You’ll land upon a remote mountain to stretch your legs on a 1 hour guided snowshoe tour accompanied by epic views. After your trek, you’ll indulge in a catered lunch while you enjoy the surrounding scenery. When it’s time to load up again, you’ll descend back into the valley towards the landing pad. Here, you can take a few more images or before you depart, take a tour of the hangar. This opportunity is surely the ideal way to top off your Jasper experience.