 Jasper's Ultimate Athabasca Valley Adventure Join Professional Jasper Guides on the ultimate Athabasca valley full day adventure that takes you on the Athabasca River and up Morro Peak, to over look Jasper's incredible Athabasca Valley. The ultimate way to experience Jasper National Park, your professional hiking guides are also accredited canoe guides, interpreters, and active members of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. Some of Jasper's finest will make sure you enjoy a safe adventure, and provide you with local knowledge of Jasper's surrounding mountain area.
Your day begins at 7:30 am. You will be picked up and transported to the Sixth Bridge of Jasper's Maligne Canyon where you will begin your tranquil journey, traveling 12 km down the Athabasca River.
 
Your guide will paddle with you through one of the most inspiring sections of Jasper's Athabasca River, offering breathtaking views of the Front and Main Mountain Ranges and traveling through active wildlife areas. Upon reaching your pull out you will be guided up Morro Peak and ascend approximately 700 meters (2100 ft) to a broad summit with expansive views of the hiking route you have covered that day. Allowing a minimum of 30 minutes at this hike's summit, your guided hike will continue down the mountain to your awaiting transportation back to Jasper.
Experience is not necessary for this Jasper guided hiking trip. Hikers are expected to be in reasonable physical shape, able to hike for five hours and paddle for two. Bring proper footwear for hiking, rain/wind jacket, hat, sunglasses, a warm sweater, a camera, and drinking water. Lunch and all essential paddling equipment are provided by your guides. People with special dietary needs or restrictions are required to notify Jasper's guided hiking organizations at the time of booking. Allow 9 hours for this full day hiking adventure. The Ultimate Athabasca Adventure sets out two days a week; Wednesdays and Saturdays. A minimum of three adult hiking participants are required to operate. Participants must be 12 years of age or older for this guided hiking Jasper gem.
Season for this hiking trip is May 1 to October 31. Departure times are 7:30 - 8:30 am.
Email hike@hikejasper.com for more info.
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Jasper's Peak Adventure Hike  Experience mountains how they are meant to be seen... from the top! This great Jasper guided hiking trip will take you to the summit of Morro Peak (1,676 m); overlooking the Athabasca Valley and surrounding mountains.
Regular Hiking Departures: Call to book your time (allow 5-6 hours).
Jasper's Peak Adventure Guided Hiking Price: Please Call / email.
Transportation is provided to and from the hike.
This true adventure is safely lead by a professional hiking guide certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. No hiking experience is necessary to enjoy this adventure, and this guided trip does not require the use of climbing ropes. The Peak Adventure is challenging and will satisfy your taste for the ultimate Jasper mountain experience. 
Bring good hiking boots/shoes, water, a snack, rain jacket, light sweater, and your camera!
Email hike@hikejasper.com for more info.
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Jasper Guided Hiking NOTES: Guided hiking inquiries will be contacted quickly with additional information and specific trip itineraries, equipment lists, and personal information questionnaires. Hiking participants are required to sign legal waivers and release forms that will be sent by Hike Jasper's reccomended hiking guides. All hikers are encouraged to allow for an extra day or two in Jasper, after your scheduled hiking return dates (September 8th and 12th); to facilitate any unforeseen difficulties with helicopter transportation due to inclement weather.
Be prepared - The above guided hiking trips in Jasper will no doubt put a "natural" smile on your face. It is not uncommon to have a sense of well-being restored and an increase in drive to be out in nature. Wild animals are often seen on Jasper's guided hikes which may also invoke "feel good" endorphins.
Let Jasper Alberta's hiking trails be 2009's natural cure for your wish to actively witness nature at its' finest!
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Jasper National Park Hiking Guides:
Jasper Adventure Centre
Hiking with the Jasper Adventure Centre includes walks with Parks-certified interpreters. Van shuttle service, walking sticks, binoculars and rain gear are provided. Nature Walks depart morning and evening (times vary with season) to prime bird and beaver habitat. During Path of the Glacier Walk Mt. Edith Cavell looms large - departs 2pm (also morning and evening seasonally). Jasper's Peak Adventure summit hike to Morro Peak led by ACMG certified hiking guides provide sweeping Athabasca Valley views.
Contacting Jasper Adventure Centre for Jasper Guided Hiking:
Address: Winter - 618 Connaught Drive Jasper AB CAN T0E 1E0; 1-780-852-5595.
Location #2: Summer - 604 Connaught Drive
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Overlander Trekking & Tours
Jasper Guided hiking walks with guide and transportation: gentle 4-km (3 hr) Valley of the Five Lakes, 6-km (6 hr) Mt Edith Cavell Meadows, 1.6-km (3 hr) Path of the Glacier, 5-km (6 hr) Sulphur Skyline with soak at Miette Hot Springs, 7-9 hr hike to Bald Hills. Kids hike in Jasper for half price! Full day Jasper heli-hike with lunches also available. Overnight backpacking trips.
Contacting Overlander Trekking & Tours for Guided Hikes:
Box 1088 - Jasper, AB - T0E 1E0 - Tel: 1-780-852-0167
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SunDog Tours
Licensed interpreters lead guided Jasper walks - Mt. Edith Cavell Meadows (1 pm, 5-6 hrs). Path of the Glacier (8:30 am, 3-3.5 hrs). Guided Jasper Nature Walk often goes to the Valley of the Five Lakes (9 am, 3-3.5 hrs). All Jasper Guided Hikes include trailhead shuttle.
Contacting SunDog Tours for Jasper Guided Hiking:
Address: 414 Connaught Dr, Jasper AB CA T0E 1E0 1-780-852-4056
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Walks & Talks Jasper (Summer)
MPHIA accredited interpretive Hiking guide Paula Beauchamp is a lifetime resident of Jasper. Hiking tours with transport and wildlife search: Morning Bird & Wildlife Watch (2 hrs, 6:45 am); Mt Edith Cavell Meadows Walk (5.5 hrs, 9:30 am) - take lunch to enjoy relaxing by Angel Glacier; Secrets of Maligne Valley (3.5 hrs, 3 pm); Columbia Icefield with waterfall stops and Wilcox Pass hike or Ice Explorer tour (6.5 hrs,).
Contacting Walks & Talks Jasper for Guided Hikes:
Address: 626 Connaught Dr, Jasper Alberta 1-780-852-4994
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All Things Wild
Local Jasper hiking guide with over 15 years of experience in the field of natural and cultural history and outdoor adventures. Full or 1/2 day of alpine exploration hikes in some of Jasper's most spectacular wilderness. Flexible booking.
Contacting All Things Wild for Jasper Guided Hiking:
Address: Box 946 Jasper AB T0E 1E0 1-780-852-5193
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Peter Amann
Jasper Mountain guide, Peter Amann, offers mountaineering, avalanche awareness and mountain climbing courses. Peter accepts walk-ins on a space available basis although it's better to book your Jasper Adventure ahead.
Contacting Peter Amann for Guided Hikes in Jasper:
1-780-852-3237
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Wild Routes
Guided walks / hikes in Jasper's high alpine with naturalist Anne Williams from the top of Jasper Tramway - Alpine Ridge Hike / walk (mornings/evenings, 3 hrs) and Whistlers Mountain Top to Bottom Hike (afternoons, 5-6 hrs). Half-day hiking tours around Jasper Park, including Bird Watching Walk and Wildflower Walk. Please Reserve your guided hike ahead.
Contacting Wild Routes for Jasper Guided Hiking:
1-780-852-5788
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Gravity Gear
Referrals for Jasper climbing/mountaineering hiking guides.
Contacting Gravity Gear:
Address: 618 Patricia St, 1-780-852-3155
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* These Jasper guided hikes are lead by professional guides certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. 
Guided Hiking Trips
Described Here:
- Jasper Ultimate Athabasca Valley Adventure
- Peak Adventure Hike
- Jasper National Park Centennial - Guided 5 Day Backpacking Trip
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