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Marmot Basin offers downhill skiing, boarding and telemarking on uncrowded slopes
with varied terrain and spectacular scenery. 1675 acres of bowls, glades and groomed
runs are serviced by two quads (1 express), 1 triple and 3 double chairs, 1 T-bar,
1 platter and new magic carpet. Base and mid-mountain day lodges offer sun decks
and serve hearty food and refreshing drinks. Facilities include a snowboard park,
ski shop, rentals, ski school, mountain tours and a nursery. Shuttle service from
townsite hotels.
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Closed for the season. 2008-09 season TBA |
Highest Elevation |
8,570 ft or 2,612 m |
| Vertical Rise |
3,000 ft or 915 m |
| Runs |
84 named trails: 30% Novice, 30% Intermediate,
40% Advanced/Expert |
| Lifts |
9 lifts: One high speed quad, one quad
chair, one triple chair, three double chairs, one T-bar, one platter, one
NEW magic carpet |
| Annual Snowfall |
400 cm/ 14 Ft |
Address: 20 min S of Jasper via Hwy 93 Jasper AB CAN T0E 1E0
 Send an Email (195)  1 780 852-3816
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Beginner and intermediate terrain serviced by 5 lifts plus famous expert terrain. Est 1926--area's oldest ski area. 90% snowmaking. Beautiful baselodge. Grooming guarantee. Night ski times available (Dates TBD).
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2008-2009 Ski Season TBA
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Runs |
20% Novice, 36% Intermediate, 28% Advanced, 16% Expert, 28 Runs
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Snowboard Park, rentals and lessons available
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Highest Elevation
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2133m / 7000 ft
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Vertical Rise
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503m / 1650 ft.
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Longest Run
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1167m / 3828 ft.
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Lifts
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1 high speed quad chair lift, 2 fixed grip quad chair lift, 1 double chair lifts, 1 surface lifts
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Annual Snowfall
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300cm / 120 in.
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Address: Mt Norquay Rd, N of Hwy 1, Banff AB CAN T1L 1B4
Send an Email (179) 1 403 762-4421
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Kinosoo Ridge Ski Area
Located 14 km (8.6 mi) east of Cold Lake, Kinosoo Ridge has served as a north eastern premiere downhill ski facility for over 15 years. Overlooking the south shore of Cold Lake, Kinosoo Ridge offers a unique choice to skiers as they reach the top of the hill - Saskatchewan to the left, Alberta to the right. It is a full service ski area with all of the amenities of the larger mountain resorts, without the larger mountain prices.
| Highest Elevation |
914 m/ 3,000 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
183 m / 600 ft |
| Runs |
10: alpine skiing, night skiing, snow tubing and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
1,372 m / 4,500 ft |
| Lifts |
3 Lifts: 1 triples, 2 T-bars |
Address: Mail to: Bag 1010 Bonnyville AB T9N 2J7
Send an Email (28) 1 780 826-3171
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Misery Mountain Ski Area Peace River
Misery Mountain is located just outside of Peace River. A cafeteria, lounge and equipment rental service can be found at the hill. Group rates and private hill bookings are also available.
Address: 10408 - 89 Street Peace River AB Canada T8S 1P2
Send an Email (8) 1 780 624-4881
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Pass Powderkeg
Pass Powderkeg is a family friendly ski hill. It features 365 vertical meters (1200 ft) of terrain, snow making capabilities, a complete rental shop, a terrain park and a ski school. Lodges are available for rental, night skiing and group packages are offered.
Address: . Crowsnest Pass AB CAN T0K 0E0
Send an Email 1 403 562-8334
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Tawatinaw Valley Alpine & Nordic Centre
Tawatinaw Valley Alpine and Nordic Centre is one the of best lowland ski areas in Alberta. Only one hour north of Edmonton, this ski hill spreads over 140 acres and offers 24 downhill runs and over 20 km of scenic cross country ski trails. For the snowboarder the terrain park has 'hits', 'rails', 'funboxes' and one of the two superpipes found in Alberta.
Address: 10336 - 106 Street Westlock Alberta Canada T7P 2G1
Send an Email 1 780 349-3346
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Canyon Ski & Recreation Area
Alberta's largest non-mountain ski and snowboard resort. Canyon offers night skiing, ski & snoboard rentals and lessons with eleven ski runs. A terrain park is open mid-November to mid-March. Off season hourly trail rides and summer adventure camp. Two storey day lodge available for rental in off-season.
Address: RR2 Site 8 Box 26 Red Deer AB T4N 5E2
1 403 346-7003
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Canada Olympic Park Calgary
As the premiere site of the XV Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Canada Olympic Park is perhaps the most visible legacy of the 1988 Games to visitors and Calgary alike - truly a one-of-a-kind attraction. Situated 15 minutes from downtown Calgary, at the gateway to the magnificent Rocky Mountains, Calgary’s premiere recreational and sport learning centre is unique from most Olympic venues in that it continues to function as a multi-purpose competition; training and recreation area designed for year-round use by both athletes and the general public. The Park offers programs in skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and mountain biking in the summer. Explore the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum or explore the venues with the hands-free, headset-enabled Olympic Odyssey Audio Tour, a multi-language tour featuring the voicing of world-renowned athletes and thrilling sound effects.
Address: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW Calgary AB Canada T3B 5R5
Send an Email (101) 1 403 247-5452
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Ski Mistahiya
Licenced lodge is available for private ski parties, or just take a drive through the beautiful Battle River valley for some homemade cuisine and coffee.
Address: Mistahiya is just 20 minutes north of on Highway 41. Wainwright Alberta
1 780 842-3354
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Panorama Mountain Village
Located a scenic 2hr drive SW of Banff via Hwy 93A, this ski area boasts Canada's
2nd highest and Canada's 3rd highest vertical runs, plus on-hill lodging, and
terrain from that varies from beginner to double black diamonds on Taynton Bowl
and Extreme Dream. Gondola and 8 lifts including 3 quads (2 high speed). Banff
shuttle (762-5900).
| Season |
Now closed for the 2007/08 winter season. |
| Runs |
Beginner 15%, Intermediate/Advanced
55%, Expert 30% |
| Highest Elevation |
7,800 feet/2,380m |
| Average Snowfall |
145 inches/347cm |
| Vertical Drop |
4,000 feet/1,220m |
| Longest Run |
3.5km |
| Snowmaking |
40% coverage |
| Uphill Capacity |
7,000+ skiers per hour |
Address: Near Invermere, 2 hr SW of Banff via Hwy 93A, Panorama BC
Send an Email (78) 1 250 342-6941
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Aspen Heights Ski & Snowboarding Area
Aspen Heights Ski & Snowboarding Area is one of central Alberta's newest ski and snowboard areas. With 100% snowmaking and grooming coverage, and a double chairlift, Aspen Heights is fun for the entire family.
Address: . Hardisty Alberta T0B 1V0
1 780 888-2381
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Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Lake Louise is Canada's largest single ski area, boasting 4 mountain faces. Features
include Canada's most extensive snowmaking, a 6 person high-speed chair, 3 high-speed
quads and 9 other lifts, plus the Skoki backcountry lodge. Ski Magazine
voted it first for scenery in North America and second for value. Lake Louise
was also recognized as one of the Top 10 Ski Areas in North America by Skiing
Magazine.
| Season |
Opening Date, November 9, 2007 (Weather Permitting - Dates
may vary) |
| Runs |
25% Novice, 45% Intermediate, 30%
Expert, 139 Named Runs |
| Snowboarding |
Tons of expert terrain in their powder
bowls as well as a terrain park, rentals and lessons
available. |
| Highest Elevation |
2637m / 8650 ft. |
| Skiable Area |
4200 acres |
| Vertical Rise |
991m / 3250 ft. |
| Longest Run |
8km / 5mi. |
| Lifts |
13,716 skiers per hour. One gondola, one 6-passenger, 3 express quads, 1 summit platter, 1 triple chair, 1 T-bar, 1 magic carpet |
| Annual Snowfall |
380cm / 12 ft. |
Address: Whitehorn Rd across Hwy 1 from Lk Louise Village, Lake Louise AB CAN T0L 1E0
1 403 522-3555
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Castle Mountain Resort
Castle Mountain Resort is a ski and snowboard mountain located southwest of Pincher Creek. Castle has over 2800' of vertical and excellent terrain.
| Highest Elevation |
2,377 m/ 7,800 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
863 m / 2,833 ft |
| Runs |
58: 19% Novice, 41% Intermediate, 40% Advance/Expert with alpine skiing, cross country and a terrain park. |
| Longest Run |
2,414 m / 7,920 ft |
| Lifts |
5 Lifts: 1 triples, 2 doubles, 2 T-bars, 1 Tow |
| Annual Snowfall |
594 cm/ 19.5 ft |
Address: P.O. Box 610 Pincher Creek AB T0K 1W0
Send an Email (28) 1 403 627-5101
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