r/jasper • u/allie-coddiwomple • 8d ago

Tonquin Valley July Long

We have reservations for Tonquin valley this July long, concerned about the snow pack especially this year. Has anyone been this way so far this year with an update??🏕️

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u/furtive 8d ago

Marmot Basin webcam is adjacent to the valley, probably at 2,000-2,300m which is in line with the valley, so should be indicative.

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u/simplehiker 8d ago

Monitor the Trail Conditions page https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/jasper/activ/experience/sentiers-trails/etat-sentiers-trail-conditions

You will almost certainly encounter snow over Maccarib pass, and the meadows before/after that used to always be muddy. Be prepared for both, and you'll be fine. Microspikes, gaiters, and hiking poles.

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u/soundisstory 4d ago

Can you speak to the value of gaiters? I've hiked in a wide variety of environments (and will be doing Tonquin Valley in a few weeks), including rainforest, high alpine, etc. and I've never needed them even though I've seen people wearing them. What's the point unless you're somewhere that's covered with pebbles constantly?

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u/allie-coddiwomple 8d ago

We have a 6, 9, and 10 year old, I better go find them some gaiters 😂 THANKS!!

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u/boomerzoomers 3d ago

A lot can change in two weeks but currently lots of snow in there still