Tonquin Valley Day 1: The Surprise Caribou Encounter
September 15 - 18, 2021
Tonquin Valley is the second-most popular backcountry destination in Jasper National Park. The signature Ramparts tracing the continental divide towers over the pristine Amethyst Lakes marshland, home to the largest caribou herd of the last two remaining herds in Jasper.
The Skyline Trail: Backpacking with Trail Runners
September 12 - 14, 2021
The Skyline is the most famous backpacking trail in Jasper and notoriously difficult to book. Either I was very lucky or very prepared, because I managed to snag all 7 of my planned trips down to the exact dates and campsites with extra spots for friends.