Snowshoeing

The park has plenty of room for this increasingly popular activity, and if conditions are right, snowshoeing offers a chance to see terrain that even cross-country skiers have trouble accessing. Marshy or glade areas, like those found on the Pyramid Bench, are the best places to snowshoe. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge golf course provides a level area for beginners.  

The Maligne Lake area also offers excellent snowshoeing conditions.  Snowshoeing on the lake itself, however, is not recommended because ice thickness can vary widely from place to place.

Like many other outdoor winter sports, snowshoeing has undergone an equipment revolution in recent years.  Snowshoes are now constructed of sturdy aluminum and synthetic materials. They can be rented at a number of outdoor shops in Jasper. Ask for maps and trail information, as well as updates on current conditions, at the park information centre. Hiring a guide is also a wise idea. Doing so ensures safety as well as gaining you access to some of the park’s best locations.