![]() ![]() For generations, nobody could figure out why nearby Medicine Lake drained each summer, when the Maligne River, which runs through the canyon, appeared to be flowing into the lake and not flowing out. It seems that Maligne Canyon is a geological oddity. There are lots of great opportunities for pictures throughout the canyon walk, and even though members of our group lean back and contort themselves to get the best angles, the crampons do their job: everyone makes it back without so much as a slip - even the non-skaters.ĭuring our three-hour adventure, Joy stops from time to time to tell us about the science behind the scenery. Jasper is located in one of the world’s largest dark sky preserves, so astronomy buffs can see more of the Milky Way from inside this national park than from almost anywhere else in Canada. ![]() On clear nights, the 45-minute hike to the canyon from the car park allows for some impressive star-gazing. Joy also guides nighttime tours, using a bright lamp to create shimmering effects with the ice and the rock face. I’ve seen glaciers before but nothing quite like these cascading ice formations. Joy notes that the large number and variety of icy cliffs makes this a popular spot for climbers, whose ropes you can often see dangling above the canyon floor. In some places, the ice hangs like a curtain in front of the rock face and you can duck under and peer out from a small ice cave. Huge sheets of ice cling to the sheer, limestone walls - towering frozen waterfalls more than 30 metres high and up to a metre thick (above). It’s midday, but most of the canyon is shaded. Although the members of our group wearing snow pants decide that sliding down the hills is easier - and more fun. And for the steeper spots along our route, Joy is carrying an ice pick to hack out miniature steps where needed. But they do, and before long walking on ice feels no different than hiking a muddy trail: you just need to pay attention. I take a few tentative steps at first, unsure if these tiny chunks of metal will keep me vertical. Over our boots we’re wearing crampons - strap-on soles with metal divets. ![]() She adds that because the mercury’s crept above zero, the ice might be slick in some places and sticky in others. “Use your toes to grab when going up a hill and dig in your heels when going down,” she explains. I have to windmill my arms to stay upright when skating, so I give her a doubtful glance. Joy, our guide, is prepping our group to begin our winter trek into the frozen Maligne Canyon, not far from Jasper, Alberta. Those special sweet spots that only get’s seen by those willing to find them.“We’re Canadians, so we all know how to walk on ice, right?” Or a location that doesn’t get seen everyday by anyone. Lastly, a Winter Photoshoot Is An ADVENTURE.Īll of you KNOW how much I LOVE that! It’s a chance to get off the beaten path and go explore places that might otherwise be packed in the busier seasons. My goal is to document your love story in a way that’s authentic to the two of you, even if that means freezing our fingers off in a blizzard! If you’re recently engaged (even not) let’s document this season in it’s TRUEST form, icicles, red noses and all! A winter engagement is something to cherish, especially if you live out here in the gorgeous Canadian Rockies (or the Okanagan) where the landscapes become OUT OF THIS WORLD in their blanket of snow and even looking at them, they hold so much beauty waiting to be captured. Secondly, Choosing To Book Your Shoot For The Winter Is Unique To Your Story. ![]() And what’s really fun? You realize you’re not cold because you’re running around, snuggling in close to get warm, getting cozy with beanies and blankets, drinking hot chocolate or liquor to warm your insides, it’s such a blast! Here in Jasper, winter gives me ALLL of the vibes with powder trees, frozen lakes with bubbles, the soft crunch under your foot, or when you step in it and misjudge how deep it is (I plead guilty for that one haha), and the magical snow-capped mountain peaks and glaciers. Here’s my 3 reasons why:įirst Off, Winter Engagement Photos Are Magical. BUT hear me out… just because winter engagement photos are less popular, does NOT mean they’re any less amazing. The weather can be unpredictable, wet, cold, sharp cool wind and none of that is what you imagined your engagement photos to look like because you might look cold and miserable and too bundled up in all your layers. Winter is known as overrated and is the most least appreciated season for photoshoots, I 100% get it! I’m a warm weather kinda gal and can take the winter in small doses. Let Me Try & Convince You Why You Should Consider Winter Engagement Photos! ![]()
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