Would recommend this over the tour if you do not want to spend the money. There are signs along the way that indicate the tremendous melting of the glacier over the past century. We did not walk downhill to the foot of the glacier as we were freezing. Once over the crest of the dirt hill you are facing the large, Athabasca glacier. Just as we got out of the car, the rangers were closing the bathrooms for the season and said that this hike would be closed in the morning because of getting snow overnight! We bundled up as the wind was whipping and cold and walked up about a half mile uphill, mostly dirt, some rocks, needed to rest halfway up. We were lucky enough to get a campsite right on the river, but every campsite hosts incredible mountain views. It’s a smaller campground located on the Athabasca River, and it is absolutely stunning. The 13-day itinerary includes Jasper National Park, Icefields Parkway and Lake Louise, making it the perfect choice for adventurous travellers. Rampart Creek was by far our favorite campground in Banff or Jasper. This train journey begins in Toronto and ends in Vancouver, allowing you to visit two major cities and some of Canada's most popular outdoor attractions. We drove over and parked in a small lot, which was crowded around noon in late September. Valley of the 5 Lakes: Hiking the Valley of the 5 Lakes is another great choice for a half-day hike in Jasper. Rampart Creek Campground- Banff National Park. Instead we noticed folks walking up a dirt path across the street from the Columbia Ice Fields Discovery Center where you buy tickets for the tours. If you have never walked on a glacier then consider the tour but it is pricey, close to $150 per person. We decided to skip the Columbia Ice Fields tour as we had landed on a glacier in a helicopter in Alaska in the past. Canadian Skyline Adventures offers hiking and backpacking tours in Jasper National Park.
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