Oct 17, 2014

Jasper SkyTram Whistlers Mountain: Part 1

Riding the Jasper SkyTram and hiking to the summit of Whistlers Mountain was one of my favorite moments on my road trip through the Alberta Rockies this summer. The aerial tram boasts being the longest and highest tramway in Canada, and reaches nearly 2300 meters (7472 feet) above sea level. Needless to say, the air was a bit thinner, the temperature a bit cooler, and the views even more unbelievable.

jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national parkI ended up spending several hours hiking and snapping pictures on Whistlers Mountain (naturally I had to do some substantial editing to narrow my shots down once I got home). I also came across a few marmots, snapped a few profile pics (as you do), and continued to marvel at the scenery from the countless vantage points along my trek. 

In contrast to the Banff Gondola, which I road just a couple days prior, I loved how once you reached the top of the Jasper SkyTram you just walked right out onto the mountain. Nothing was fenced off or too manufactured, and because there were numerous trails to choose from, once you got a little ways up the mountain it was like having the location all to yourself. It was the perfect place to collect my thoughts. I loved every minute of it. 

jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park

jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park

jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park

jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park


jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park

jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park


jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park

jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park












jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park



jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park


jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park





jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park

jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park


jasper skytram whistlers mountain jasper national park


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