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Jun 10, 2021 · Go mushroom hunting in the fall. 9. Wake up early to see the alpenglow in the mountains. 10. Flyfish for rainbow or cutthroat trout. 11. Take a lead climbing class (it’s not THAT scary!) 12. Whitewater river rafting or kayaking.
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May 16, 2020 · Widely considered to be the outdoor adventure capital of the world, the number of amazing outdoor adventure activities available to travelers in the area is simply mind-boggling. Because Queenstown is located right in the middle of the breathtaking Southern Alps, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that many of these activities center around the mountains.
- Learn How To Ski. One of the first things you probably think about when it comes to winter activities in the mountains is skiing! I learned to ski only a few years ago in Austria and we’re going back again next year and I love it!
- Learn How To Snowboard. Snowboarding is another obvious thing to learn when in the snowy mountains, and I had some lessons in Canada a couple of years ago.
- Go Ice-skating. One thing we did learn from a small age in The Netherlands, was ice-skating and it’s still one of my favourite winter sports! From figure skating to ice hockey and long-distance skating, there is a lot your can experience… you just have to make sure you’ll find your balance first!
- Take A Scenic Gondola Ride. You don’t have to go skiing or snowboarding to be able to enjoy the view from the slopes. Simply get into the gondola and be amazed from the views you’ll see from high above.
- Explore Maligne Canyon. The deepest canyon in the Rockies with a depth of more than 165 feet at certain points, Jasper National Park's Maligne Canyon offers endless exploration.
- Take a Food Tour. A favorite for our team whenever they visit the Jasper area, Jasper Food Tours offers four plates and four drinks in one awesome storytelling walking tour.
- Ride Out to a Glacier. The Columbia Icefield is the largest ice field in North America's Rocky Mountains, covering some 89 square miles to a depth of 1,200 feet and stretching some 17 miles long.
- Experience the Glacier Skywalk. Protruding from the cliffs of the Sunwapta Valley and hanging 918 feet above the valley floor, the Columbia Icefield Skywalk experience features fossils, waterfall views and incredible glacier landscapes along an interpretive walkway.
- Tease the summits in a paraglider. Run, leap, fly and be carried along on air currents… Soar like a bird over Alpine pastures and summits and discover the beautiful wildlife beneath your feet.
- Try a whirlpool bath in a white-water raft. If you do just one activity in the mountains with family or friends, it has to be rafting. In a large inflatable raft, follow the course of the river, either peacefully or at a more exciting pace depending on the route you choose.
- Stay in shape with mountain biking. We’re all familiar with the wealth of gourmet delights in the mountains: cheese, cured meats, blueberry tarts…and the best way to tuck in guilt-free is to get moving.
- Take it easy on a stand-up paddle board. Imagine the sound of gently lapping water, a clear pool beneath your feet, surrounded by majestic mountains and a sense of perfect calm: that’s the mountain stand-up paddle boarding effect.
Downhill Skiing. Favoured by both amateurs and professionals, downhill skiing is arguably the most popular mountain sport. Also known as downhill skiing, it is a real leisure activity and pastime for many families during their winter holidays in the mountains. Downhill skiing offers the thrill of descending snow-covered slopes and effortlessly ...
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