Geocaching is a fun activity for all the family to explore the mountain in a high tech treasure hunt to learn about Marmot Basin and Jasper National Park. To learn more visit geocaching 101.
Even if you don't have a GPS device you can still join the treasure hunt by using clues to find the hidden pages.
At Marmot Basin the best place to start is the top of the Canadian Rockies Express. From here you can find all the caches in one trip to the bottom of the hill. You will also be on green runs all the way down.
At each location there is laminated page attached to a sign or pole or something man made. The page contains information about Marmot Basin and Jasper National Park. When you have finished your treasure hunt why not write down your answers on our geocache form and drop by the Group Sales counter, near Rentals, in the Lower Lodge and pick up stickers or other cool things!
GPS Coordinates
| Cache 1 | 52 deg 47.676min | 118 deg 06.824min |
| Cache 2 | 52 deg 47.625min | 118 deg 06.394min |
| Cache 3 | 52 deg 47.888min | 118 deg 06.197min |
| Cache 4 | 52 deg 48.097min | 118 deg 05.820min |
| Cache 5 | 52 deg 48.100min | 118 deg 05.481min |
| Cache 6 | 52 deg 48.071min | 118 deg 05.005min |
For those without a GPS, here are the clues to help you find the pages:
| Cache 1 | Behind the first S Turns ski run sign after the long traverse from the Canadian Rockies Express | |
| Cache 2 | Behind sign at the junction of S Turns and Eagle Ridge Chair runs | |
| Cache 3 | Behind big map sign a few metres downhill of the Paradise Lodge | |
| Cache 4 | Behind sign marking Bunny Hop and Old Road (a ways below Eagle Chair) | |
| Cache 5 | On the post at top entrance to School House run (the post has a snowmobile sign on it) | |
| Cache 6 | On the Lower Lodge deck near the Canadian Rockies Academy sign |
All caches are approximately line of sight from the one before. This means you can get a general bearing and distance and then pocket your device and just ski. Remember the info sheets are attached to a human made object. You can see the target from a long way uphill.
Remember to ski or ride safely, watch for others and make sure your device is secure or stowed away.
If you like this activity, there are many more for you to find in the Park. Check out the Jasper National Park geocache list or search for more at geocaching.com.
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