We are in the mist of quite the heat wave in Jasper National Park with daytime high temperatures around +35C! If you are out in the hills be sure to get an early start for outdoor adventures, bring plenty of water, and lather on the sunscreen! #MyJasper
Showers over the past few days have led to lovely wildflowers along the Fiddle River Trail. Forecasts point to sunny skies for the next week, it will be a great week to be out in the hills! #MyJasper #Backpacking #Flowers
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
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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.