Crypt and Vimy Ridge Hike
A hike up the Crypt Lake Trail in Waterton, with an added scramble up to Vimy Ridge and Vimy Peak
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 33 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
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A hike up the Crypt Lake Trail in Waterton, with an added scramble up to Vimy Ridge and Vimy Peak
Severe Hiking
Scenic trail by the lake and in the forest.
Easy Snow Shoeing
A great place to try XC skiing for the first time.
Easy Cross Country Skiing
A classic-ski track very close to Jasper townsite.
Easy Cross Country Skiing
Demanding ski to the base of Mount Edith Cavell, where you can stay overnight in a snowbound hostel.
Difficult Cross Country Skiing
Beginner-friendly track in the forest, beside an icy river.
Easy Cross Country Skiing
An easy to intermediate trail beside a river.
Moderate Cross Country Skiing
An excellent workout that starts and ends with a view of Athabasca Falls.
Difficult Cross Country Skiing
Ski over Athabasca Falls and through the forest, passing several small lakes.
Moderate Cross Country Skiing
A big ascent into the alpine, reaching epic views.
Difficult Snow Shoeing
Walk through the forest to the edge of the bench, overlooking Jasper townsite.
Easy Snow Shoeing
A quiet forest walk with some elevated viewpoints.
Moderate Snow Shoeing
Higher on the Pyramid Fire Road, the grade becomes steeper and the track more variable.
Severe Cross Country Skiing
On of the more challenging trails at Pyramid Lake, going up the fire road on the shoulder of the mountain.
Difficult Cross Country Skiing
A stroll along the lakeshore and through shady forest.
Easy Hiking
One of the highest mountains in Alberta and one hell of a mountain adventure.
Extreme Trail Running