 Jasper Ski Facts - Marmot Basin
Gateway cities are Calgary and Edmonton
Jasper's Ski season is from November to May
Marmot Basin average snowfall: 400 cm (160 inches) average per season
There are 84 trails with 1,675 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain at Marmot Basin.
Jasper's downhill ski hill can accommodate 30% Novice, 30% Intermediate, 40% Expert.
The longest ski run is 5.6 km (3.5 miles).
General Marmot Basin layout has treed ski trails in lower area, high alpine open bowls and chutes in the upper ski area.
8 ski lifts with one high speed quad, new quad chair lift, one triple chair, three double chair lifts, one T-bar, one J-bar lift and one new magic carpet.
Marmot Basin Ski Mountain Facility Facts- Top: 8,534 ft (2,601 m)
- Base: 5,534 ft (1,686 m)
- Vertical Drop: 3,000 ft (914 m)
- Alpine Sports Training Centre offers lessons for first time skiers and snowboarders, high performance clinics, freeride clinics, private lessons and a variety of children's programs.
- Little Rascals Nursery for children 19 months to 7 years of age
The Rocky Mountain Snow Hosts provide complimentary daily tours in the morning and afternoon
Featuring a spine, table tops, quarter pipe and rollers.
2006-2007 Marmot Basin Alpine Ski Hill Events
Ski Lift Ticket Prices in Jasper
Downhill Skiing in Jasper National Park
Just 20 minutes from the town of Jasper, Marmot Basin's alpine adventure skiing provides 84 named trails on over 1,675 acres of terrain supported by world class ski facilities. The mountain offers 3,000 vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding on 100% natural, dry, Rocky Mountain powder.
The ski area's modern lift system carries 11,931 skiers uphill per hour and Marmot Basin is one of the least crowded ski areas of its size in all of North America. From long, gentle, winding novice runs, to steep, high alpine bowls and chutes, skiers and snowboarders of all abilities will find what they are looking for at Marmot Basin.
Large, snow filled bowls are paradise for powder skiers and snowboarders. For those who enjoy cruising, our state of the art grooming fleet keeps the tree-lined trails groomed to perfection.
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Jasper Skiing for Locals and International Guests
Skiing in Jasper National Park's winter playground is truly for all ages. Jasper's winter wonderland is treasured for an uncrowded hospitable atmosphere.
Marmot Basin's downhill Ski Mountain offers ski enthusiasts spectacular opportunities.
Cross country skiers enjoy over 300 kilometres of ski trails that make Jasper one of the largest cross country ski areas in Canada.
Backcountry ski enthusiasts also love Jasper's day trips and multi-day ski trips to opportunities all over the national park.
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