Let’s Go for a Walk
I like a nice hike every now and then. But admittedly, I am a horrible person who bores easily. When (and if) I go running, I need lots of stuff to look at to break up the monotony. I can’t run on the beach as I get the same damn view FOREVER. I like running in cities, especially NYC, where every block is a new view, a new restaurant to look at and dozens of people to dodge.
Maligne Canyon Ice Walk
When I go hiking, I’m a bit more patient, but give me a ‘different’ view and I love it. Case in point: the Maligne Canyon Icewalk just outside of Jasper, Alberta.
This was one of the coolest (literally and figuratively) walks I’ve ever been on.
Maligne Canyon is inside Jasper National Park just outside of the town of Jasper. Eroded out of limestone, the canyon is 160 feet deep. Our guide led us along the frozen canyon floor through a maze of fascinating, natural ice sculptures. Along the way we saw ice caves, fossils and towering frozen waterfalls stretching up the canyon walls.
The walk is very easy. And they set you up beforehand with the right boots and more if you need it.
The photos speak for themselves. Take a look:
For some cool activities, check out Dog Sledding in Jasper. Or skiing in Marmot Basin.
Want to try out another nearby ice walk? Check out the Johnston Canyon Ice Walk insideBanff National Park.
For more info:
Tourism Jasper
Maligne Adventures
Tours are 3 hours and cost $59 for adults, $29.50 kids.
Waterproof boots and crampons provided
Disclosure: During my time in Jasper, I was working on a campaign as part of Navigate Media Group and was a guest of Tourism Jasper. As always, all opinions are my own.
Beautiful pictures! I can’t decide if this looks terrifying to me or exciting. I probably should just try it 🙂
Happy travels!
I wish I’d have tried ice climbing there. So pretty.
Horrible Albertan Alert – I’ve lived in the province my whole life, and been to Jasper a few times in the summer, but I’ve never gone in the winter. I’m not a skiing/snowboarding person so I just never really thought to go in the winter. I’ve heard about the maligne canyon ice walk before, but your photos show that it’s pretty amazing. One day I’ll have to get out to Jasper in the winter and check it out.
Alouise…you should definitely get out there in winter one day. You can do a lot like dog sledding or snow shoeing. And it’s just so peaceful and pretty. And Jasper is a great down-to-earth town. Loved it!
I’d love this hike! I like to have a diversity of interesting scenes and terrain when I go for hikes, too. The ice-climbing would be a lot of fun — with the proper gear and instruction, of course.
Thanks Cathy! Hate to say i get bored on some hikes, but it’s true! This was NOT one of them. 🙂
I love that pic of us! I thought the whole place was like a crazy cartoon world where Mr. Freeze had his lair! So happy to spend my time in Jasper with you!
It looks magnificent – the icy mountain and the frozen waterfalls. Hope I can also go there this year.
Very cool 🙂
What a beautiful adventure! I’m glad you enjoyed your “cool” walk! Thanks for sharing.
What a great walk! Two of my favorite bloggers!
Thanks Erik!! Have you been? Sad to admit that I do get bored on some hikes, but this was so stunning!
Wow – this looks awesome! I was in the oldest glacier in the world – and second largest one in the world (Scarisoara, Romania) – and it was also a great experience. Would love to take this ice walk too!
Thanks Lori! Which is the oldest in the world? And wow..didn’t even know Romania had glaciers! Have to go back!