Starry Summit Mountain Adventures

A backpacking guiding and photography small-business operating in Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park.

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Last Notes

2025-04-04 16:44:03

Its a bright sunny morning in town as Jasper the Bear gazes upwards at a very summer-like Friday (and weekend to come!). Not long until the summer hiking season will be here.
#CanadianRockies
#Jasper
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2024-12-10 13:35:38

Pretty views yesterday above the frosty waters of the Kinbasket Resevoir.
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#Valemount
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2024-09-04 12:28:17

Back from a great day up loping around Lilly Meadows above the Kinbasket Reservoir. Waterfalls, mountain views, and distant glaciers abound in this scenic spot.
As always we proudly accept #bitcoin and #lightning for all of our guided hikes and backpacking and adventures! Get in touch over the winter to plan ahead for the Summer 2025 hiking season in Jasper, Mount Robson Provincial Park, and Valemount!
https://starrysummit.ca/valemount
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2024-09-01 12:41:11

Some days we are hiking trails, some days we are toiling to fix trails. A proper willow-battle yesterday along the Mica Mine Trail above Valemount. Refreshing to be able to use power tools to make quick progress changing BC treeline jungle into pleasant walking! #Valemount https://nostrcheck.me/media/361efb310375674c88c960b2f01a512be056af236267481b4c779e2fee0c9f99/685c5c463446e1ec53a723c7557bcf01589180f050b1ebf167cfab39c8754d14.webp

2024-07-29 14:29:09

Our thoughts and condolences go out to our friends, colleagues, and all Jasperites who have been affected by the wildfires sweeping through the park. These are trying times and we are not looking forward to returning to town and seeing all that was lost.
In the meanwhile we are trying to keep moving forward and will soon start offering guided day hikes to some of the scenic ridges and meadows around #Valemount . See our page here or send us a message for more details. As ever, we accept #bitcoin and #lightning for our adventures. https://image.nostr.build/2ddd5a5b17602f15530958176a29f698d2f576f5c989659caabde303d95023f2.jpg
https://starrysummit.ca/valemount
Let's all hope for cool temperatures and rainy skies to help quench the fires so we can start on the road to recovery and rebuilding. Jasper is our workplace, and our home. The park has seen many troubles since its founding in 1907, and it will survive to see more in the coming centuries. While current times are grim we are excited to see how the community, ecology, and Park itself will recover from this disaster and thrive into the future.
#Jasper #CanadianRockies #JasperWildfire

2024-07-28 23:31:03

Striking imagery showing some of the extent of the #JasperWildfire as seen from satellites taken yesterday. https://browser.dataspace.copernicus.eu/?zoom=13&lat=52.85655&lng=-118.03574 #MyJasper #CanadianRockies https://image.nostr.build/38048e8e5a03e455a54678b3678da7e7e153d6f1bc0d828dbac22fca8fbfad0b.jpg

2024-07-26 12:23:42

From Parks Canada's update yesterday at 10pm the North/South fires in Jasper National Park have merged to a combined size of 36000 Ha. #Jasper #ABFire #CanadianRockies https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/jasper/visit/feu-alert-fire/feudeforet-wildfire https://image.nostr.build/53fe8e3ced4ea73f25cd54ce15b7da392bd409a6e3418e3e6aa0ef8ce7938d7e.jpg

2024-07-24 01:55:14

Imagery of the two fires currently threatening the Jasper Townsite. #Jasper #CanadianRockies #Wildfire #ABFire https://image.nostr.build/445d1a6822a9c0f65df9920b129fc2cd00af071b7049b7242765a02d83ad8af0.jpg https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/usfs/map/#d:24hrs,24hrs;l:fires_all,active-ca,countries,noaa20_crtc,earth;@-117.86,52.74,10.52z

2024-07-23 05:58:39

Wildfire quickly approaching Jasper, all residents and visitors to evacuate west on HWY 16 as quickly as possible! #Jasper #CanadianRockies https://www.alberta.ca/aea/cap/2024/07/22/2024-07-22T21_59_32-06_00=MunicipalityofJasper=0C4A460F-B6E3-4954-B624-8036C5B9B9EC.htm

2024-07-14 16:06:13

The peaks of western Canada are prime habitat for alpine honey badgers. #bitcoin #Mountains https://image.nostr.build/6e023dec5cd5ee6b90f20a8c995fa56ae13d5bded7fb26cb3da92bc7da92e95a.jpg

2024-07-13 13:45:35

Lovely views Day Hiking up Tangle Ridge yesterday evening. but forest fire smoke from BC Fire N40871 (https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2024&incidentNumber=N40871 burning west of the Columbia Icefield near Mt Bryce) could seen billowing southwards into Banff. #MyJasper #Mountains #Photography https://image.nostr.build/6c53e7ca7fb104ffb29eb712006887897b836fa637806b6cd775d5ddb9dda62e.jpg https://image.nostr.build/1ab9b7c1614335075f60d9e01f3e84244e403906e137f809c25b0684e027158a.jpg

2024-07-10 19:50:38

We are in the mist of quite the heat wave in Jasper National Park with daytime high temperatures around +35C! If you are out in the hills be sure to get an early start for outdoor adventures, bring plenty of water, and lather on the sunscreen! #MyJasper https://image.nostr.build/1685e5349d073db997604bc465d6b72e0982625c597fb8f8b795309999d431a9.jpg

2024-07-04 22:02:49

Showers over the past few days have led to lovely wildflowers along the Fiddle River Trail. Forecasts point to sunny skies for the next week, it will be a great week to be out in the hills! #MyJasper #Backpacking #Flowers https://image.nostr.build/5c4d977eaa8182d51f6a8674494e6d9adfa1fe9e04043f440442811e4c32d279.jpg

2024-07-01 12:59:17

Happy Canada Day from Starry Summit! We are out of the hills today and down in Calgary for the #SatMarket . Say hello if you are in the area and bring some sats for signed guidebooks, postcards, and booking some of our new guided summit hikes!
Happy Trails!
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2024-06-25 13:52:29

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Thanks for the share, it should be a cool event!

2024-06-25 13:52:09

We have been out around the Kinbasket Reservoir scouting new routes for future seasons. Still a bit too much snow to reach the lake, but the first few glacier lilies are sprouting up around Lilly Meadows! #Valemount #Hiking #Photography https://image.nostr.build/464bf17c789078d8d088c48797b023fd8c9162f6a215de81dff2e4b8e71b3176.jpg https://image.nostr.build/43a22feb526564effa958f3478e22507c3c7878c57e1fcb29ce620c77b0e1b60.jpg

2024-06-18 12:44:46

With only 2 days until the start of summer we had a bit of a frosty surprise yesterday morning around Jasper with fresh snow falling by the west gate! While town can recieve snow any month of the year July, August, and September are quite unlikely. #MyJasper https://image.nostr.build/c6188b52f7b91f18e855525b35674f3a0e664e138dba990388c38fa950fbd2de.jpg

2024-06-10 01:56:01

We now have copies of our lead guide Ben Nearingburg's new Day Hiking Guidebook for Jasper/Robson/Valemount in stock (free pickup is available in Jasper and Valemount). The book will be on outdoor retailer's shelves across western Canada soon! Contact us if interested in ordering with #bitcoin or #lightning or see our booth at the July 1st Sat Market https://www.meetup.com/btcsessions/events/301278709/ https://starrysummit.ca/published-guidebooks/p/popular-day-hikes-jasper

2024-06-04 15:59:37

Our owner and Lead Guide Ben had an interview with CBC Edmonton yesterday to talk about his new day hiking guidebook. Take a listen at the link below. We'll be hosting a book launch later this month, stay tuned for details. #MyJasper #Guidebook https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-52-radio-active/clip/16072355-a-guidebook-jasper-park-trails https://image.nostr.build/9ccc7c030b5dd51a22016992c3acfdbf8de975f16d3431c6f3c5618388724b0a.jpg

2024-05-29 14:49:00

You never know what you might come across on the trail. Here a trailside moose antler shows a bit of odd texture; small animals such as rodents will often gnaw on antlers, part of a natural recycling process! #MyJasper #Nature #Moose #CanadianRockies https://image.nostr.build/d7649bff29a0b440b6d9c47bf167eeb9d68f3ed38230470933157e5895733397.jpg

2024-05-25 21:03:35

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Great talk. Seems like Saylor's position could be summarized as "willingness towards changes in the protocol should decrease at pace with the block subsidy only cubed"

2024-05-22 14:24:49

Another new offering for Summer 2024. A 4 day adventure exploring the upper Fryatt Valley based out of the ACC Sydney Vallance Hut. This is a gorgeous part of the park with full two days to explore the upper valley. Check out the link below or contact us for more information. As always we proudly accept #bitcoin and #lightning for all of our guided day-hiking and backpacking adventures. #StackSatsStackSteps https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/huts/fryattvalley #MyJasper #Backpacking #Photography https://image.nostr.build/760b0dc2a6d7e6ceffb8f2c149f8289df7c79aa17c797067d29898d7681082f7.jpg

2024-05-18 18:02:30

While the full Berg Lake Trail will remain closed for reconstruction this summer, Kinney Lake (a short stroll on an excellent trail) is still a breathtaking destination to visit. Pristine glacial fed waters and the soaring peak of Mount Robson give the landscape a dramatic sense of scale. #Robson #BCParks #Valemount #Photography https://image.nostr.build/34124abc24b90fdd3c9eb67a6acbd751ea053a81998351a42e8fe59b5a78b43a.jpg https://image.nostr.build/6cf3a9875e92757b6f7dabab96f7a69b0a718b224333f617b540e3dcdcb75750.jpg

2024-05-16 12:59:37

Even "evergreens" can show different colors if you look close! Here older spruce needles have a darker shade while newly grown needles are bright and verdant. There's plenty to see from afar and close up in the Rockies! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies https://image.nostr.build/d2c51477f883d56ab617168bad037e4f4d7ff221e8ee1d971891fd2c1947cb51.jpg

2024-05-15 13:42:13

The Moab Lake Road is closed to cars until May 30 but open for bikers and hikers! A short ramble brings you to the pristine waters of the Whirlpool River and a tranquil perch above Moab Lake. Snow above and budding plants below, summer is almost here in Jasper National Park! https://image.nostr.build/3ad2bd3f0eb7c00ba4516e29688ef9cf320ed5905b0c869f4621a6d4045fd0bb.jpg #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography

2024-05-03 12:17:14

Our most rugged guided backpacking adventure (complete with river crossings, deadfall hopping, and some of the most amazing views in the Canadian Rockies) travels from Moose Lake to Decoigne via Miette Pass along part of the Great Divide Trail. We have one space remaining for this 5 day adventure from August 15-19, 2024. See the link below for more details. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/moose-miette-pass #MyJasper #GreatDivideTrail https://image.nostr.build/47f2de0ac56774a07c040000b476664a9a9fee0f2b329ecfc4204e64d167f4a7.jpg

2024-04-29 12:51:27

If you are a seasoned backpacker looking to challenge yourself in remote terrain, consider our Moose River to Miette Pass Traverse. This 5 day guided backpacking trip is resplendent with rarely seen views in some of the prettiest parts of the Rockies. This is a committing trip with numerous river and creek crossings, but will be an adventure to remember! https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/moose-miette-pass #MyJasper https://image.nostr.build/47f2de0ac56774a07c040000b476664a9a9fee0f2b329ecfc4204e64d167f4a7.jpg

2024-04-23 11:52:32

Our lead guide Ben has a new day-hiking guidebook coming out next month! Look for Popular Day Hikes: Jasper, Robson, Valemount and Yellowhead Highway, published by Rocky Mountain Books, to be on shelves on May 21st. We'll also be carrying signed copies in our online store that can be purchased with #bitcoin or #lightning . #MyJasper https://rmbooks.com/book/popular-day-hikes-jasper/
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2024-04-20 00:15:24

With the finding of block 840000 we hope all of our #bitcoin backpackers and hikers have a happy halving. As we move between winter and summer seasons we'll be stacking steps and stacking sats (with seasonally appropriate @mtsocks ).
To celebrate the halving we are offering a 20% off sale of all of our photography products when paying in BTC or #lightning (valid for orders placed between blocks 840000 - 840100). https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current https://image.nostr.build/ae2d71cb42a8ac342c1b0518205e97bfc0fce262efee8faa110323bf0212d17c.jpg

2024-04-19 11:01:57

Another of our new offerings for Summer 2024 heads into the Tonquin Valley for 4 days (3 nights) based out of the historic Wates-Gibson Hut. Light packs make for swift travel to see scenic sights of glaciers, The Ramparts, Amethyst Lakes, and more! Check out the link below or contact us for more details. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/huts/tonquinvalley #MyJasper #CanadianRockies https://image.nostr.build/34009c85c63e4dd2419007186f066e2c519fd20a1760ea1f54e2edcaa9f9df21.jpg https://image.nostr.build/4c23f2b46e779feae5bbe2364c76d0bee48c57a25c12f589e647182ba93237b5.jpg

2024-04-18 14:03:36

We have a few new day-trip adventures for Summer 2024!
Tangle Ridge, shown here https://starrysummit.ca/day-hikes/tangle-ridge travels to one of the most picture-perfect viewpoints in the park. We provide lunch, snacks, and water you just need a sense of adventure (and hiking boots!). This is a big day with over 1100 m of elevation gain, but excellent view abound throughout the trail. As for our other programs we accept both #bitcoin and #lightning as payment for all of our trips and photography products. #MyJasper #Hiking https://image.nostr.build/ab8da68893a0e80c7ebabd3b0d2437b50260b78bfbfd02b25dc3d231747f868b.jpg

2024-04-17 12:53:37

This week we will be announcing several new backpacking and day-hiking adventures for Summer 2024. Today's trip heads to the scenic heights of Elysium Pass and (weather permitting) includes an ascent of Elysium Mountain (over 3 days). This is a rugged area and a great introduction to exploring some of the more remote parts of Jasper National Park. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/elysiumpass #MyJasper #CanadianRockies https://image.nostr.build/c9338c6712cfe10c4e75430e2fa929184a6e36af41e865ad7dd8e8799da14faf.jpg

2024-04-05 14:57:32

Attention avid backpackers, we only have 1 space remaining in our 3 Day Fiddle River Traverse guided adventure (July 16-18). Travelling from the Miette Hot Springs to Cadomin this is a great way to start off your hiking season. See https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/fiddle-river-traverse for details. As ever, we accept both #bitcoin and #lightning for our guided adventures and photography products #MyJasper #Backpacking #CanadianRockies #bitcoin #StackStepsStackSats https://image.nostr.build/48e0169d893636873a153bc6fd1a082df3029f0bb23450f9849b8f32e3d5558c.jpg https://image.nostr.build/285fc3729af01cc71d28348fdf0ec79bc2186720f04f6da6dceca678e34bd3df.jpg

2024-04-03 11:57:54

The Jasper House historical site is somewhat hard to get to (being on the far bank of the Athabasca River) but the short roadside viewpoint trail is worth a wander. Hard to believe this was once the busiest place in what is now the Jasper National Park region! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography https://video.nostr.build/2119237b9aabf5ed24baf3962b3e86bd56f1f19f5f02d9afe2f31f6514b51665.mp4

2024-04-02 00:11:29

A beautiful sunrise and moonset from Pyramid Island this morning. Warm https://video.nostr.build/49fcaf65eb3e1b0f0f883e1a6311c78167738c9905799b511258511a0e3bda6c.mp4 winds are blowing through Jasper National Park today and tomorrow giving a glimpse of the summer season to come. #CanadianRockies #MyJasper #Timelapse

2024-03-20 11:31:23

The warm weather over the past few days has us looking forward to the upcoming hiking season (though a more seasonally-appropriate winter storm is about to roll into the region today!). Keep an eye on this space over the next few weeks for new guided adventures in Jasper and Mount Robson Provincial Park for Summer 2024. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies https://image.nostr.build/09387bc894543fcf04ba98c6acf065d4f2f03d83ee58d5a870e41f63e2a340df.jpg https://image.nostr.build/4007a27b3eee6beb4ce012295924875cb51827f2e99b1fba2e2c50b5d442d983.jpg

2024-02-29 13:02:04

Before this last storm cycle the Jasper Townsite had great sundog viewing. Sundog (or parhelion) are pairs of rainbow circles or arcs that appear on either side of the sun from cirrostratus or moist valley clouds (and can often foretell stormy weather soon!). #MyJasper
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2024-02-27 14:02:55

For Spring/Summer 2024 we have expanded our collection of locally designed postcards from Jasper National Park. Be on the lookout for cards at several retailers in and around Jasper, or drop us a line if you'd like a card mailed to you (at cost in BTC or fiat)! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography
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2024-02-24 14:05:58

Weather changes are in the air around Jasper. A winter storm blew in yesterday evening with some models showing up to 20 cm above town over this weekend! 🎵Let is snow, let it snow, let is snow🎵 #MyJasper #CanadianRockies
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2024-02-17 00:04:55

Our owner and lead guide Ben was on Business Bitcoinization to talk about the challenges and benefits of bitcoin for our backcountry small-business. Check it out on Fountain or whatever your podcast app of choice is. #StackSatsStackSteps #bitcoin #canadianrockies
https://fountain.fm/episode/zYFsVt1NMRe20vRsc7bR
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2024-02-14 14:16:37

Scattered across Jasper National Park are many odd looking cages that have been put in place to compare vegetation with and without animal grazing. Some of these plots have been in place since the 1940s and help biologists to determine the relationship between the plants and wild beasties that call the park home. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies
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2024-02-10 13:46:02

Nestled near the shore of the Athabasca River east of town sits the Madeline and Ewan Moberly Homestead (which is a peaceful place particularly in the winter!). The cabins were originally built and occupied in 1903 and predated Jasper National Park! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies
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2024-01-27 12:54:55

Warm winds have started blowing through the Canadian Rockies. The Kinbasket Reservoir (shown here) is the western boundary of the range; cracks and ridges in its icy surface make for neat images from above. #CanadianRockies #Photography #Valemount
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2024-01-13 15:38:13

Chill air makes for very clear skies. The summit of Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies was wreathed in sunshine yesterday. We'll some exciting information to share soon about new guided adventures in Mount Robson Provincial Park. Stay tuned and stay warm! #canadianrockies #MyJasper #Backpacking #Photography
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2024-01-12 00:20:51

We are proud to be the only backcountry guiding company in the Canadian Rockies that accepts #bitcoin and #lightning for our adventures.
New for Summer 2024 we are going to be running several bitcoin-exclusive guided hiking adventures, fiat-folks need not apply. Check out https://starrysummit.ca/btc for details. Stay humble and #StackSatsStackSteps
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2024-01-11 17:02:14

A cold sun rises over the Jasper Townsite this morning. #CanadianRockies #Photography
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2024-01-10 20:08:13

Brr brisk winds from arctic air are blowing through Jasper for the next few days. Did you know, Jasper is a land of extremes and has recorded temperatures as low as -47 C and as high as +41 C! #CanadianRockies #MyJasper
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2024-01-01 15:21:36

Happy New Year from everyone at Starry Summit! Here's to 2024 being a year of adventure and splendid scenery.
Stay tuned in a couple weeks for announcement of several exciting new backcountry adventures for Summer 2024! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies
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2023-12-25 16:07:56

Happy Holidays to everyone from out here in the hills! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies
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2023-12-23 14:51:16

It has been quite a low snow year so far, but the Rockies with a dusting of snow are still a beautiful place for a stroll! #CanadianRockies #MountRobsonPP #Photography #BergLakeTrail
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2023-12-22 13:21:31

For the coldest of cold storage, its sometimes necessary to stash a seed backup in the snowy backcountry. #bitcoin #backcountryskiing #mtsocks #canadianrockies
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2023-12-20 13:01:41

Its been quite a low-snow start to the winter season, but there are still many pretty views to see! #photography #CanadianRockies #sunrise
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2023-12-16 16:19:59

Another new offering for Summer 2024. For those short on time looking to explore Cairn Pass along Jasper's South Boundary Trail, check out this helicopter assisted 4 day trip. Our adventure starts flying into Rocky Pass, just outside of the Jasper Park boundary, travels along the Medicine Tent River over Cairn Pass, and finishes with a helicopter-pickup near the lower Southesk River. Spectacular scenery, serene forest, and wildlife-viewing potential exist on this remote section of trail. As ever, we accept #bitcoin and #lightning for payment for all of our adventures.
#StackSatsStackSteps #MyJasper #Backpacking #CanadianRockies #JasperBackcountry https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/cairn-pass-heli
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2023-12-07 13:02:18

Slipping and sliding around town yesterday morning still saw some special sights. Warmer temperatures and higher humidity than we often get around Jasper has made morning ice fog a not uncommon experience in the past couple weeks. #MyJasper #winterinjasper #photography #canadianrockies
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2023-12-05 13:21:55

Yesterday's ramble lead eastwards around the Celestine Lake Road capturing this image blending summer and winter. While in the summer this road can access North Boundary Trail, it's often a lonely place during the winter. #MyJasper #Photography #CanadianRockies
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2023-12-04 12:24:27

We have another new exciting offering for Summer 2024, a 4 day guided hiking adventure out of the Dave Henry Lodge! Accessed by helicopter from #Valemount, there is vast terrain, resplendent ridgecrests, and tranquil lakes to explore in peaceful solitude. Visit the link below or send us a message for more information if you are interested. As always we accept #bitcoin and #lightning for all of our adventures. #CanadianRockies #MountRobson
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2023-12-03 00:16:51

When out in the hills or around town, you might find our guides sporting snazzy socks from MtSocks. The "cold storage" design seemed a good choice today with snow on the ground and wintery temperatures all around!
We accept #bitcoin and #lightning for our guided backpacking adventures in the #CanadianRockies. Visit our website and send us a message today if interested, custom trips and dates are available!
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2023-11-29 13:19:40

Morning sun and a setting moon on the eastern side of Jasper National Park yesterday. #MyJasper #Photography
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2023-11-28 12:40:35

Beautiful colors from Pyramid Lake yesterday evening. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography
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2023-11-27 17:39:44

#StackSatsStackSteps
Next summer we are going to be running several guided backcountry adventures exclusively for bitcoiners as part of our #StackSatsStackSteps initiative (a great way to get your #proofofwalk out in the Canadian Rockies).
The first adventure will be a 3 day (August 2-4th) trip along the Fiddle River Trail over the scenic heights of Fiddle Pass and crossing through Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park. See here for more details. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/fiddle-river-traverse
The cost for this trip is 0.014 BTC and our adventures include all park fees, guiding, catering, group camping equipment and transportation to/from the trailheads from the Jasper Townsite. Contact us for more details, we are the only guiding company in the Canadian Rockies to accept payment in #bitcoin and #lightning.

2023-11-24 13:16:46

Our lead guide Ben Nearingburg has a new book coming out this spring. Look for Popular Day Hikes: Jasper, Robson, Valemount and the Yellowhead Highway to hit the shelves in May! When the book is released in May you can purchase it via #lightning or #bitcoin direct from our website.
#MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Hiking
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2023-11-19 15:55:14

Looks to be a sunny and warm week ahead of us in the Canadian Rockies. A perfect time for a valley-bottom stroll or alpine snowshoe. Don't forget your sunscreen and a tasty thermos of tea! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies
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2023-11-17 11:15:27

A few backpacking trips are starting to appear on our Summer 2024 schedule (https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking).
Take a look for dates of the:
-Fiddle River Trail (July 11-14, July 18-21)
-Blue Creek Loop (August 7-16)
-North Boundary Trail (September 6-17, with only 2 spaces remaining!)
Our adventures range from introductory rambles to lengthy expeditions and include all food and group camping equipment. We proudly accept #bitcoin and #lightning for all of our guided adventures. #StackSatsStackSteps
We'll have some new offerings to announce in early 2024, stay tuned!
#MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Backpacking #ProofOfWalk
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2023-11-15 22:41:53

Over the next few weeks we'll be releasing new limited edition photography in our Shifting Seasons Sequence, showcasing Jasper throughout the year. Here is a teaser of the tranquil water (and ice) of Wabasso Lake. Keep an eye on our photography page, all prints are limited to 3 prints and we proudly accept #bitcoin and #lightning https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography
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2023-11-11 17:51:05

We'll be pausing today to stop and reflect on the sacrifices of those who have allowed us to live freely and roam the hills. #LestWeForget #MyJasper
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2023-11-11 13:18:04

Back from a few days of early-season snowshoeing in the Cariboo Mountains. November is a great time of year to train for ski season and to brush up on avalanche rescue skills. If you have not done so already it is time to dust off your avalanche shovel and probe, and practice with your avi-transceiver. #Snowshoeing #Photography
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2023-11-06 13:54:43

Our lead guide, Ben Nearingburg, was featured here in an article discussing past and future use of the backcountry warden cabins across Jasper National Park; these storied structures hold many memories for visitors, wardens, and their families. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies https://cbc.ca/amp/1.7018074

2023-11-04 11:35:28

The fresh snow yesterday in Jasper was perfect for making snowmen! Lakes have started to freeze, snow is covering campsites, and bears are settling down for a long winter's nap. Heres looking forward to a snowy winter and a great summer 2024 to come! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography
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2023-10-22 12:12:29

Timelapses are some of the best ways to take advantage of the dark skies in the Canadian Rockies, especially when the starry sky is combined with aurora! Here is a scene from a ski-traverse in Mount Robson Provincial Park. Stay tooned for more guided backpacking and photography offerings in Robson Park next summer! https://starrysummit.ca/ #JasperDarkSkyFestival #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography #BackcountrySkiing
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2023-10-21 16:22:49

Pretty colors above the Jasper Townsite late yesterday evening! #JasperNationalPark #Aurora #Photography
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2023-10-20 15:49:53

Another starry photo for Jasper's Dark Sky Festival. This image was taken on the north end of the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park as part of a ski-mountaineering trip, and the two peaks of Mount Stutfield can be seen with aurora above. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Auroraborealis #Photography
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2023-10-19 18:00:47

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It would be amazing to have a serious debate between that orange Bitcoin and Gensler.

2023-10-19 10:47:39

Carrying on with featuring some of our starry images to coincide with Jasper's Dark Sky Festival, this image shows a chilly view of Miette Pass (on the AB/BC border) with aurora above. Jasper has over 11000 square km of dark sky preserve to enjoy, especially in our long dark winter months! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Aurora #Photography
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2023-10-17 13:52:17

Congrats to our lead guide Ben Nearingburg on finishing a project to visit all the backcountry warden cabins in Jasper (depending how you define 'backcountry' there are between 38-40 all across the park and then a half-dozen roadside buildings)! These buildings are steeped in history and harken back to a time when warden (and their families) would live in the backcountry year-round. Many of our guided-backpacking adventures cross paths with these cabins, and their porches still serve as oases on rainy days in the hills. #MyJasper #Backpacking https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2269725763709
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2023-10-16 12:50:38

A bit further afield than usual, but for anyone thinking about the upcoming ski season, today is the day that the 2023/2024 Roger's Pass Winter Permit System Quiz goes online. Do the quiz, learn about the winter permit system, and save time this winter for more backcountry skiing! https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/glacier/visit/hiver-winter/ski/permis-permit-quiz #GNP #Skiing #rogerspassbc
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2023-10-15 12:00:51

The sky was ablaze yesterday morning along the Icefields Parkway south of the Jasper Townsite. With vibrant morning skies and aurora at night keep your camera close! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography
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2023-10-14 01:18:59

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Yup we do. Especially during the winter it can be a great place to see them (might as well take advantage of the long dark nights!).

2023-10-13 16:41:30

Jasper's Dark Sky Festival starts today, check the link below for all sorts of activities from October 13-29th https://www.jasperdarksky.travel/ As part of the festival we will be posting some of our favorite starry images over the next two weeks! Our first image shows the Mt Alberta Hut perched near the northern tip of the Columbia Icefield. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography
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2023-10-10 11:53:08

It sure felt like summer out in Jasper yesterday, but more seasonal temperatures are on the way as we inch forwards towards winter and the ski season! It looks like clear skies for the Dark Sky Festival starting this weekend! https://www.jasperdarksky.travel/ #MyJasper #CanadianRockies

2023-10-05 13:17:32

More beautiful fall colors in the Athabasca River Valley of Jasper National Park. Keep an eye on our photography page for more limited-edition prints being released soon! We accept #bitcoin and #lightning payment for all of our photography work. https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current #CanadianRockies #MyJasper #Photography #JNP
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2023-10-04 14:17:59

The Fall is one of the most magical times of year in the Canadian Rockies. A dusting of snow on the peaks, and golden leaves in the valley make for splendid scenery. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Timelapse #Photography
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2023-09-18 11:06:09

Berg Lake is not the only scenic sight at the end of Jasper's North Boundary Trail. Fall is a fabulous time to visit Moose Pass (shown here), a tough but rewarding trail; visiting the pass via the NBT or Moose River Route should be on any Rockies backpackers todo list! #MyJasper #Backpacking #CanadianRockies #Photography
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2023-09-11 13:29:39

There are few nicer sights along a backcountry trail than bright new bridges! Many thanks to the fine folks on @JasperNP Trail Crew for all their work (and especially some of the artfully crafted newish bridges!). Stay tuned for new guided hikes in JNP in Summer 2024 #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Backpacking
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2023-09-02 12:00:06

This week's backcountry book recommendation is "Jasper-Robson: A Taste of Heaven" by Don Beers. This is a comprehensive tome and despite being out of print remains the best description of many of the older (and more rugged) trails in the park. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Guidebooks
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2023-08-30 14:46:14

Miette Road, accessing Miette Hot Springs and the Fiddle River Trailhead in Jasper National Park will re-open to vehicle traffic as of Sept 1'st. September can be great for guided backpacking along the Fiddle River Trail. See here for details and send us a message if interested in a customized trip along this route! We accept #Bitcoin and Lightning as payment for all of our guided backpacking adventures. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/fiddle-river #CanadianRockies #MyJasper #Backpacking

2023-08-29 14:42:12

We have a new large-format photography offering! Presenting "Mountain Alchemy" capturing golden morning light above the waters of Isaac Creek on Jasper's South Boundary Trail. This image is limited to three units and is printed 20"x30" on acrylic which captures the vibrancy of a magic mountain morning. We accept BTC and lightning for all of our photography products. #MyJasper #Photography #Jasper #CanadianRockies #Bitcoin
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2023-08-28 12:34:29

The Ralph Forster Hut in Mount Robson Provincial Park is a historic (and well-camouflaged) alpine cabin on the south face of Mount Robson (the tallest peak in the Rockies) built by the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) in 1970. Regrettably a broken window has let pack-rats occupy and damage the building. We will be volunteering with the Jasper/Hinton Section of the ACC this September to help repair the hut to keep it as a welcome refuge for mountaineers on this classic Rockies route. Stay tuned! #MyJasper #MountRobson #CanadianRockies #ACC
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2023-08-27 11:42:20

For this week's Rockies Book Recommendation we have Frank Camp's classic "Roots in the Rockies". Frank was a second-generation Park Warden in Jasper National Park, who tells of interesting tales of life based in the backcountry (in Jasper and across other places in Canada's National Park network). Well worth a read, especially before setting off on the North or Sound Boundary Trails in Jasper! #MyJasper #CanadianRockies
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2023-08-18 12:37:51

For our inaugural Friday Rockies book recommendation today we have C.J Taylor's classic "Jasper: A History of The Place and Its People". This book serves as a great resource for history of the region from the 1800s to the present day. Anecdotes from former explorers, backcountry wardens, and travelers passing through the region give insight into what life was like before and in the early days of the park system. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #History
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2023-08-16 13:19:36

Another new large format photography product! "Mountain Mindfulness" is an image printed on canvas capturing four women doing morning yoga along the Winston Churchill Range ski traverse route. The north face of Mount Alberta and a sea of peaks line the background. 0.0066 BTC for the print, limited to 3 pieces. #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Photography #bitcoin https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current/p/mountainmindfulness
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2023-08-15 13:16:04

This summer the Berg Lake Trail is Mount Robson Provincial Park is open to Kinney Lake Campground. Extensive work widened the previous trail and dramatically expanded the parking area. The full trail is planned to re-open for Summer 2025. Stay-tuned over the fall for our Summer 2024 guided backpacking adventures in Mount Robson Provincial Park. #CanadianRockies #MountRobson
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2023-08-14 10:21:26

A new week with a new large format photography print. Snow Below, Sky Above shows a sublime view from the Lyell Icefield, perched just outside of Banff National Park. This image is printed on canvas at 36" x 18" and is limited to two pieces. We proudly accept BTC and lightning for payment of our photography products and guided backpacking adventures. https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current/p/snowbelowskyabove #CanadianRockies #Photography #Bitcoin
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2023-08-11 11:56:19

Clouds, aurora, and moonlight in a time-lapse from a photography trip this past weekend. There are few better ways to capture the scale and beauty of the Canadian Rockies than in time-lapses. https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current #MyJasper #CanadianRockies #Timelapse #Photography
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2023-08-10 12:45:29

Back from a week along Jasper's marvelous South Boundary Trail; a remote and rewarding ramble through wild valleys and peaceful forest. https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/sbt #MyJasper #Backpacking #CanadianRockies #Photography
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2023-08-09 17:02:31

Jasper National Park is home to an innumerable number of amazing waterfalls. Our guided backpacking adventures are a great way to see some of them, take a look! https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking Custom Trips are available and we accept payment in BTC. #MyJasper #Backpacking #CanadianRockies #bitcoin
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2023-07-25 11:03:23

Starry Summit Mountain Adventures is now listed on both SatMap https://satmap.app/ and Bitlist https://bitlist.com as we accept BTC payments for both our guided backpacking adventures and photography prints. Stay tuned for updates regarding accepting Lightning payments. Avoid costly payment processor fees and keep the circular BTC economy going! #Bitcoin

2023-07-25 10:56:07

Late summer is the best time of year to explore Jasper's North Boundary Trail. Take a look at our Blue Creek Loop (https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/nbt-bluecreek) and North Boundary Trail (https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking/nbt-full) Adventures to see some of the most remote sights in the Park. #backpacking #MyJasper
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2023-07-15 14:23:22

Arrowhead shaped lakes can be found across the Rockies, but there are few more aesthetic than Divergence Lake in Jasper National Park. This piece, Pointing The Way, is limited to 3 prints and measures 20" x 40" printed on acrylic that lets the vibrant colors shine through. We accept BTC for all photography purchases. https://starrysummit.ca/photography/current/p/pointwaymetal #Photography #CanadianRockies #Jasper #MyJasper #Bitcoin
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2023-07-14 14:21:24

Backpacking along Jasper's North Boundary Trail is like stepping back in time so a simpler era when horseman roamed the hills, and the loudest sound you would hear is a grunt of a grizzly bear. Check out our site for more information on this amazing area to explore. Adventures are fully-catered and range from 3 day rambles (from 0.022 BTC) to 11 day expeditions (from 0.06 BTC) https://starrysummit.ca/backpacking #Jasper #Backpacking #CanadianRockies #Photography #Bitcoin
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2023-07-11 13:02:14

Limestone and dolostone mountain ranges can still have pretty crystals but they might not quartz! Here a layer of yellow calcite (pure CaC03) can be seen, calcite can be a whole rainbow of colors depending on trace minerals present when it was formed. #CanadianRockies #Photography
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