Backcountry Access at Marmot Basin: Closed
For those of you that choose to go touring in the backcountry of Jasper National Park, please ensure you are educated and aware of all the risks involved. If you want to practice your skills searching with your beacon - please use our Beacon Basin.
There is no backcountry access at Marmot Basin due to the Caribou Closures.
Before venturing into the backcountry, we strongly recommend all skiers and snowboarders be equipped with a transceiver, probe and shovel, and be educated in backcountry knowledge and up-to-date avalanche conditions. For your safety please take the time to practice your beacon knowledge at Marmot's Beacon Basin.
It is highly recommended that you take an Avalanche Course from a certified Avalanche Professional. It is important that you look into the certification and experience of the instructor, to ensure that you are getting quality instruction.
Ski Area Boundary - No Ski Patrol
This sign means that you are leaving the ski area boundary and there is no avalanche control or first aid beyond this point.
