Starry Summit Mountain Adventures

We have been out around the Kinbasket Reservoir scouting new routes for future seasons. Still a bit too much snow to reach the lake, but the first few glacier lilies are sprouting up around Lilly Meadows! #Valemount #Hiking #Photography

With only 2 days until the start of summer we had a bit of a frosty surprise yesterday morning around Jasper with fresh snow falling by the west gate! While town can recieve snow any month of the year July, August, and September are quite unlikely. #MyJasper

We now have copies of our lead guide Ben Nearingburg's new Day Hiking Guidebook for Jasper/Robson/Valemount in stock (free pickup is available in Jasper and Valemount). The book will be on outdoor retailer's shelves across western Canada soon! Contact us if interested in ordering with #bitcoin or #lightning or see our booth at the July 1st Sat Market https://www.meetup.com/btcsessions/events/301278709/ https://starrysummit.ca/published-guidebooks/p/popular-day-hikes-jasper

Our owner and Lead Guide Ben had an interview with CBC Edmonton yesterday to talk about his new day hiking guidebook. Take a listen at the link below. We'll be hosting a book launch later this month, stay tuned for details. #MyJasper #Guidebook https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-52-radio-active/clip/16072355-a-guidebook-jasper-park-trails

You never know what you might come across on the trail. Here a trailside moose antler shows a bit of odd texture; small animals such as rodents will often gnaw on antlers, part of a natural recycling process! #MyJasper #Nature #Moose #CanadianRockies

Another new offering for Summer 2024. A 4 day adventure exploring the upper Fryatt Valley based out of the ACC Sydney Vallance Hut. This is a gorgeous part of the park with full two days to explore the upper valley. Check out the link below or contact us for more information. As always we proudly accept #bitcoin and #lightning for all of our guided day-hiking and backpacking adventures. #StackSatsStackSteps https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/huts/fryattvalley #MyJasper #Backpacking #Photography

While the full Berg Lake Trail will remain closed for reconstruction this summer, Kinney Lake (a short stroll on an excellent trail) is still a breathtaking destination to visit. Pristine glacial fed waters and the soaring peak of Mount Robson give the landscape a dramatic sense of scale. #Robson #BCParks #Valemount #Photography

Even "evergreens" can show different colors if you look close! Here older spruce needles have a darker shade while newly grown needles are bright and verdant. There's plenty to see from afar and close up in the Rockies! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies

The Moab Lake Road is closed to cars until May 30 but open for bikers and hikers! A short ramble brings you to the pristine waters of the Whirlpool River and a tranquil perch above Moab Lake. Snow above and budding plants below, summer is almost here in Jasper National Park! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography

Our most rugged guided backpacking adventure (complete with river crossings, deadfall hopping, and some of the most amazing views in the Canadian Rockies) travels from Moose Lake to Decoigne via Miette Pass along part of the Great Divide Trail. We have one space remaining for this 5 day adventure from August 15-19, 2024. See the link below for more details. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/moose-miette-pass #MyJasper #GreatDivideTrail

If you are a seasoned backpacker looking to challenge yourself in remote terrain, consider our Moose River to Miette Pass Traverse. This 5 day guided backpacking trip is resplendent with rarely seen views in some of the prettiest parts of the Rockies. This is a committing trip with numerous river and creek crossings, but will be an adventure to remember! https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/moose-miette-pass #MyJasper

Our lead guide Ben has a new day-hiking guidebook coming out next month! Look for Popular Day Hikes: Jasper, Robson, Valemount and Yellowhead Highway, published by Rocky Mountain Books, to be on shelves on May 21st. We'll also be carrying signed copies in our online store that can be purchased with #bitcoin or #lightning . #MyJasper https://rmbooks.com/book/popular-day-hikes-jasper/ https://www.amazon.ca/Popular-Day-Hikes-Valemount-Yellowhead/dp/1771606959

With the finding of block 840000 we hope all of our #bitcoin backpackers and hikers have a happy halving. As we move between winter and summer seasons we'll be stacking steps and stacking sats (with seasonally appropriate @mtsocks ). To celebrate the halving we are offering a 20% off sale of all of our photography products when paying in BTC or #lightning (valid for orders placed between blocks 840000 - 840100). https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current

Another of our new offerings for Summer 2024 heads into the Tonquin Valley for 4 days (3 nights) based out of the historic Wates-Gibson Hut. Light packs make for swift travel to see scenic sights of glaciers, The Ramparts, Amethyst Lakes, and more! Check out the link below or contact us for more details. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/huts/tonquinvalley #MyJasper #CanadianRockies

We have a few new day-trip adventures for Summer 2024! Tangle Ridge, shown here https://starrysummit.ca/day-hikes/tangle-ridge travels to one of the most picture-perfect viewpoints in the park. We provide lunch, snacks, and water you just need a sense of adventure (and hiking boots!). This is a big day with over 1100 m of elevation gain, but excellent view abound throughout the trail. As for our other programs we accept both #bitcoin and #lightning as payment for all of our trips and photography products. #MyJasper #Hiking

This week we will be announcing several new backpacking and day-hiking adventures for Summer 2024. Today's trip heads to the scenic heights of Elysium Pass and (weather permitting) includes an ascent of Elysium Mountain (over 3 days). This is a rugged area and a great introduction to exploring some of the more remote parts of Jasper National Park. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/elysiumpass #MyJasper #CanadianRockies

Attention avid backpackers, we only have 1 space remaining in our 3 Day Fiddle River Traverse guided adventure (July 16-18). Travelling from the Miette Hot Springs to Cadomin this is a great way to start off your hiking season. See https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/fiddle-river-traverse for details. As ever, we accept both #bitcoin and #lightning for our guided adventures and photography products #MyJasper #Backpacking #CanadianRockies #bitcoin #StackStepsStackSats

The Jasper House historical site is somewhat hard to get to (being on the far bank of the Athabasca River) but the short roadside viewpoint trail is worth a wander. Hard to believe this was once the busiest place in what is now the Jasper National Park region! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography https://video.nostr.build/2119237b9aabf5ed24baf3962b3e86bd56f1f19f5f02d9afe2f31f6514b51665.mp4

A beautiful sunrise and moonset from Pyramid Island this morning. Warm https://video.nostr.build/49fcaf65eb3e1b0f0f883e1a6311c78167738c9905799b511258511a0e3bda6c.mp4 winds are blowing through Jasper National Park today and tomorrow giving a glimpse of the summer season to come. #CanadianRockies #MyJasper #Timelapse

The warm weather over the past few days has us looking forward to the upcoming hiking season (though a more seasonally-appropriate winter storm is about to roll into the region today!). Keep an eye on this space over the next few weeks for new guided adventures in Jasper and Mount Robson Provincial Park for Summer 2024. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies