Starry Summit Mountain Adventures

Warm winds and spring sunshine have been drying out the Pyramid Bench above Jasper (a great place for a stroll anytime of the year). Later this summer we are offering guided day hikes along the Bench including lunch. See here for more info and as always we proudly accept #bitcoin and #lightning for all of our adventure. https://starrysummit.ca/day-hikes #MyJasper #Photography

Its a bright sunny morning in town as Jasper the Bear gazes upwards at a very summer-like Friday (and weekend to come!). Not long until the summer hiking season will be here. #CanadianRockies #Jasper

Warm weather over the past week has made March feel much more like May! If the warm winds have you thinking of hiking, take a look at our exciting catalogue of guided Backpacking and Day-Hiking adventures for the upcoming summer season. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking #MyJasper #CanadianRockies

If you are heading out into the hills this weekend be sure to check the avalanche bulletin. Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning due to current snow conditions, check out the link below. https://avalanche.ca/spaw/96cc7f76-2ee1-417f-ac03-afe25836da22

Happy Valentines Day from the hills! We were out yesterday cross country strolling along the sunny side of the Kinbasket Reservoir (a pretty place summer or winter). In the summertime we offer guided day hikes above the reservoir to reach Lilly Meadows, check out the link below. https://starrysummit.ca/valemount #Hiking #CrossCountrySkiing #ValentinesDay

Our lead guide Ben is back from a great couple weeks working up at Bearpaw Heli-Skiing (in the North Rockies). Deep snow, cool temps, and snazzy filming locations make for excellent skiing for guests and guides alike! A highly recommended lodge if you were considering booking a heliskiing adventure. #Skiing #DroneVideo #MyJasper https://video.nostr.build/a289f7ae9a0fe0c38b8f417b519dd28690e3b2e6bb432a46b4d3d1923d18d591.mp4

Something new has been growing behind Jasper the Bear over the past month! Our friends at Rockaboo Mountain Adventures have built an in-town ice climbing wall! If you have never tried ice climbing this is a great way to be introduced to the sport. Take a look for more information here https://rockaboo.ca/jasper-ice-wall/ #MyJasper #IceClimbing

This September we will be running a second trip along Jasper's Legendary North Boundary Trail. This 13 day trek breaks up some of the longer distance days, leading to more time to enjoy the serene campsites and amazing trailside views. New for Summer 2025: We now also offer reward discounts for returning guests, and optional satellite internet connectivity at campgrounds/huts. As always we proudly accept #bitcoin and #lightning as payment for all of our guided adventures. See the link below or contact us for more details. Happy Trails! https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/nbt-full #MyJasper #Backpacking

Merry Christmas and Happy Hodldays from the hills! The festive day was off to a radiant start with rosy colors above Signal Mountain. We are off to hopefully catch sight of a merry christ-moose! 🫎🎅🎄 #MyJasper

If you are still looking for a last minute gift, think about picking up one of our lead guide Ben's Jasper/Robson hiking guidebook. Covering trails from easy strolls to lengthy day hikes, there is something for everyone. With the ongoing postal union strike, don't order it direct from us, but copies are available online and in store throughout western Canada. If you are willing to wait a bit after the strike however, we proudly accept #bitcoin and #lightning as payment for all our books, photography work, as well as guided backcountry adventures. #MyJasper #Hiking #CanadianRockies

Pretty views yesterday above the frosty waters of the Kinbasket Resevoir. #CanadianRockies #Valemount #Photography

Chilly mornings make for pretty views above the Jasper Townsite. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies

Planning to visit Jasper in 2025? Why not take a break from crowded hotels and spend a night backcountry camping at Saturday Night Lake? Perfect for those who haven't camped before we provide (and can carry) all the gear you need including tents, sleeping bags, delicious feasts, and a guide! Check out the link below or contact us if you would like any other information. As the name suggests, this SATurday Night Lake experience can be booked with #lightning and #bitcoin Happy Trails! https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/intro-satlake #MyJasper #CanadianRockies

Looking for a unique backpacking adventure away from the crowds in Jasper next summer? Consider our 3 Day Elysium Pass Loop. Amazing ridgecrest views, wildflowers, and delicious backcountry feasts make this an excellent choice. See our link below and feel free to get in touch if you would like any other information. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/elysiumpass As always we proudly accept #bitcoin and #lightning as payment for all of our guided backpacking adventures (and will be running several #bitcoin only trips during Summer 2025)! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Backpacking

Did you know, we offer guided backpacking adventures along ~300 km of the northern section of Canada's Great Divide Trail? Check out our website, or message us for details of some of these amazing adventures in Summer 2025! We proudly accept #bitcoin and #lightning as payment for all of our guided adventures, and will be offering several bitcoiner-exclusive trips (fiat-folks need not apply!) in Summer 2025. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/gdt #MyJasper #Backpacking #canadianrockies #greatdividetrail

Happy Halloween from the hills! More than a pumpkin's worth of snow means that ski season isn't far off! Its no trick, our Summer 2025 guided backpacking offerings have started to appear on our website. Send us a message if you would be interested in a custom adventure to an area not listed and we will see what we can do! As always we proudly accept #bitcoin for all of our guided adventures. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Skiing

Things are starting to look a bit spooky around the Jasper Townsite! #MyJasper #Haloween

Brilliant Fall colors along the shore of the Kinbasket Reservoir last week. With a frosty forecast for this weekend it is likely things will soon look a lot more snowy! #Valemount #CanadianRockies #Photography

Happy Thanksgiving from the Rockies! 🦃🦃 We had lovely fall weather yesterday up on the Pyramid Bench and much be to thankful for while enjoying parts of the park that remain verdant and beautiful. Not long till ski and snowshoe season! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies

There were beautiful aurora all across Canada last night. We were out in the Robson Valley taking in the show and it was quite spectacular! While the winters can be long and dark out in the hills, more sightings of aurora are certainly something to look forward to! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Aurora #Valemount #Photography