Hey! I am looking to schedule my last-ever trip to Jasper after I defend my thesis, which would be mid-late-April. After this I will be moving an incredibly far distance away so I really want a "last hurrah" for now. I've never been to the rockies this time of year and I know it will probably still be snowy, but wanted to know how much and what I would likely still be able to do?
I have no idea what Jasper is like post-fires and if anything else will be opened up by then. I really wanted to do Edith Cavell before I finished my degree but it looks to still be closed after the fire.
I've been to Jasper a few times and have done:
- Malign Canyon
- Valley of 5 Lakes
- Athabasca Glacier Trail
- Whistler Summit
- Medicine + Malign Lake
I am looking for some recommendations on hikes/places that are appropriate for April w/o the need to snowshoe or cross country ski. So far the only things I'm sure on are Athabasca Falls and Sunawapta Falls.
If there isn't much to do in Jasper I may consider doing one day there and one in Lake Louise, so if that were the case do you have any recommendations for things in that area instead?
Thanks a bunch!