You'll find Marmot Basin ski resort nestled in the natural wonders of Jasper National Park. The resort has a laid back friendly feel and is serviced by the nearby town of Jasper.
Ski Marmot Basin – Jasper has ski runs for every level with an even split of beginner, intermediate and advanced on 91 marked trails with no lift lines and 1,720 acres (696 hectares) of skiable terrain to explore. Add in ice climbing, the Jasper Planetarium, dogsledding, snowshoeing, the Maligne Canyon Icewalk and the Jasper Dark Sky Preserve for nighttime viewing, your days will be filled with adventure.
If you love big mountain vistas and sprawling valley floors filled with glacial lakes and rivers and quaint towns, then Marmot Basin, Canada is for you.
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ABOUT MARMOT BASIN
ABOUT SKI MARMOT BASIN – JASPER
The crew at Ski Marmot Basin keep the resort pumping from mid-November to early May with a huge 6 month ski season. The ski resort averages 14.75 feet (4.5 m) of natural snowfall a season with dry, light snow the norm plus additional snowmaking.
Marmot will make its mark on you, with a variety of groomed runs, trees, moguls, alpine bowls and chutes. You'll be back for more, that's for sure. The resort opens for up to 6 months from mid-November to early May. We counter the argument that it's too cold to ski in the Rockies, with average temperatures recorded: December 14F (-10°C), January and February 15F (-9°C), March 21F (-6°C), April 28.4F (-2°C)
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Marmot Basin is a half hour or 12.5 miles (20km) drive from the town of Jasper.
The resort has what you need for a day on a ski hill with dining options, a nursery for the kids, ski school, a rental shop and retail should you find you've left something downtown.
The town of Jasper is home to 4500 residents year-round and is a true Canadian mountain town, easy-going and relaxed with friendly locals. Expect a blend of classic and contemporary Canada with a handful of hip cafes amongst outdoors stores and adventure operators.
There is more than enough on offer to fill your après hours and non-ski days including the Miette Hot Springs to soak those ski thighs.
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From luxury lakeside retreats at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge to cosy mountain cabins, self-contained apartments, inns and chalets, you'll have your pick in Jasper.
If you are looking for old world history the Athabasca Hotel has you covered, for character and charm the Astoria Hotel and for accommodation steeped in history exuding true Canadian charm, as well as wildlife and nature, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is our pick, with some 700 acres (284 ha) of wilderness. If you are looking to stay between April and October, the Glacier View Lodge offers jaw-dropping views.
TOP 5 REASONS TO VISIT MARMOT BASIN
#1. Jasper National Park is a true wonder of the nature world, home to small and large animals such as elk, moose, bears, marmots and more. Included as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site, it is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, covering over 11,000 square kilometres. Declared as the world's largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve, you can witness the northern lights, and see the Milky Way sparkle. It also offers an ample amount of activities that exceed the standard hiking trail, including dog-sledding, ice climbing, snowshoeing and an array of tours.
#2. The Icefields Parkway, and the Columbia Icefields glaciers alone can keep you mesmerised for days. This is the driving route to Jasper from Banff and is truly stunning as it cuts through the heart of two of the world's most stunning national parks.
#3. It's still under the radar. This means Marmot Basin is a chilled out and laid back ski resort that is waiting for you. With virtually no lift lines and acres of pristine terrain, it is a hidden gem.
#4. The Sky Tram — an engineered adventure with huge views. Take the tram to the top of the Rocky Mountains, take in the spectacular scenery, and go snowshoeing.
#5. Five mountains faces with the highest elevation — Marmot Basin has 1,720 acres (696 ha) of skiable terrain across five faces with trees, open bowls, chutes, groomers, moguls and terrain parks. The highest base elevation of any major Canadian ski areas, guaranteeing a long and reliable ski season, each and every year.
RESORT FACTS
DESIGNATED TRAILS:
#Trails Beginner Intermediate Advanced Extreme
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ANNUAL SNOWFALL:
Marmot Basin Ski Resort 14.75 feet 450 cm
Resort Area 1,720 ac 696 ha
Elevations:
Vertical Drop: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Longest Run: 5.6 km (3.5 miles)
Summit Elevation 8,570 ft / 2,612 m
Base 5570 ft / 1,698 m Canada's highest base elevation
Westridge Base – Gem Lake 4950 ft / 1508 m
NUMBER OF LIFTS & UPHILL CAPACITY:
Lift System: 7 lifts including 4 quad chairs, 1 triple chair, 1 double chair and a Magic Carpet.
Uphill Capacity: 12,000 people per hour
2 terrain parks across the mountain with Small to XL features: jumps, rails, boxes and jibs. The Mini Terrain Park offers small and medium features: rails and boxes.
Average: December -10°C January -9°C, February -9°C, March -6°C April -2°C
Quite simply, Jasper National Park is a great place to go cross country skiing, with a large trail network for all abilities and stunning views. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has 26 kilometres of groomed trails to enjoy, with varying difficulties and lengths to choose from. There are a myriad of trails around the Jasper National Park — The Pipeline Trail, in the Miette River valley; Maligne Lake offers two easy trails, the Moose Lake Trail and the Lake Trail Loop, perfect for beginners; Athabasca Falls/Meeting of the Waters is a moderate groomed "trail. There is so much wide open space, a snowy serenity overload, with mother nature delivering the winter goods.
NIGHT SKIING:
There's no night skiing at Marmot Basin. Come winter, the sun goes down over Jasper National Park by mid-afternoon. That makes for some long winter nights. Locals know that's no bad thing. This is the world's largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve, where 11,000 km2 of night sky goes practically unsullied by artificial lights.
You'll see the Milky Way sparkling across the night sky. If you're lucky, you may even see the northern lights pulsing overhead in a riot of green iridescence.
The Dark Sky Preserve is best viewed from the Jasper Planetarium, located at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and definitely a must-do.
SEASON DATES & OPENING HOURS
The resort opens for up to 6 months from mid-November to early May.
WINTER HOURS OF OPERATION
9:00am – 4:00pm daily (School House Chair closes at 4:30pm). Note: These times are provided by the ski resort and can vary based on external conditions, day of the week, school, and public holidays.
Both Edmonton International Airport and Calgary International Airports are serviced by major national and international carriers. You'll then need to drive or take a bus or train.
DRIVE FROM BANFF
Trans-Canada Highway 16, also known as the Yellowhead, runs through the park and is the main east-west route to and from Jasper. The Icefields Parkway, widely considered one of the most scenic stretches of highway in the world, runs north-south, connecting Jasper with Lake Louise and Banff.
Sundog Tours can pick you up at the Edmonton airport and bring you to Jasper via Highway 16.
The VIA Rail train is a stunning two-day train journey and can take you from Vancouver on a luxury sleeper train with big window views through the Rocky Mountains to Jasper. Imagine gliding through the frozen Canadian Rockies on a snow train. Brilliant-white mountain peaks are framed by deep-blue skies. Icy forests of spruce and aspen line the tracks. And in the distance, a big-horned sheep ambles along the rocky terrain.
This is one of our most magical Canadian winter adventures. Imagine climbing aboard a train in Vancouver, sharing a glass of wine with fellow travellers, then being lulled to sleep as snow falls outside. Awakening in a Rockies winter wonderland, for a few days of discovery, fun, and indulgence.
We recommend you travel from west to east, that way you are assured of maximum daylight hours to witness the spectacular snow covered Rocky Mountains, towering majestically about the frozen lakes.
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THINGS TO DO AT MARMOT BASIN
THINGS TO DO AT SKI MARMOT BASIN – JASPER
With a Marmot Basin ski pass, there are 3 terrain parks to choose from. The lower Terrain Park, which is the largest of the three, is located on Lower Lift Line and can be accessed via the Eagle Express chair. For Marmot Basin lift tickets, enquire with us
There is also a rail park located at the base of the Eagle Ridge quad which is set up early in the season and is a great place to learn to ride rails and boxes for the first time or to learn a new trick before bringing it to bigger features.
The Rail Park is located in the upper mountain on Marmot Run and is accessible from the Canadian Rockies Express and the Paradise Chair.
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Marmot Basin ski resort has an excellent ski and snowboard school with private and group lessons for kids and adults. Choose from half-day or all day, even terrain park tuition and a 'next step' package to get you off the beginner runs and into the blue.
The Little Rascals nursery is located in the Caribou Chalet and accepts children from 19 months to 6 years old for daycare. Kids from the ages 4-5 can take part in the tiny tracks program which includes a full day of child care, lunch, rentals and two, 1 hour lessons with an instructor in a small group. Your child's health care number is required.
COVID-19 Policy: The resorts' products, programs and prices may change or vary for the upcoming 2020/21 season as they continue to act in accordance with the instructions of the Alberta Health Services and other Government officials.
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Save the hassle and extra cost of dragging your own gear with you. Marmot Basin have everything you'll need right at the mountain. Best of all, they offer complimentary overnight storage taking away any hassle of dragging gear to the hill each day. Each year, the rentals shop has some high-performance demo gear, you can try before you buy. Loads of choice to suit the mountain conditions each day.
If you feel like exploring on Nordic skis or snowshoes, local rental stores in downtown Jasper have you covered. Jasper National Park has over 11,000 kms of unbridled wilderness on your doorstep. You might need more than a day to explore it!
From day spas to art galleries, souvenirs, fashion, outdoor gear and more, you'll find it in Jasper. For a smaller town the retail offering is quite extensive including camera gear and electronic goods, two grocery stores, liquor stores and a bulk health food store.
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Where do we start? There is so much to keep your adventure soul fueled when exploring the natural wonder that is Jasper. Showcasing towering mountains, transparent lakes, deep canyons, breathtaking glaciers and compelling wildlife, there is plenty to be explored.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site that is Jasper National Park. Covering 11,000 square kilometres, the experiences are limitless. Lose yourself in the various winter activities, including but not limited to, ice climbing, skating, hikes and the abundance of tours on offer.
Hit the Miette Hotsprings for a soak, take a tour of the glaciers on the Columbia Icefields and the Glacier SkyWalk that juts out over the mountain with a glass floor to keep you on your toes. Take a guided ice walk in Maligne Canyon or go snow shoeing, xc skiing, ice fishing, take a sleigh ride or a dogsled.
For stunning vistas, try the Jasper SkyTram that climbs to the summit of Whistlers Mountain where you'll be treated to panoramic views. For history head to the Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives or join a Fireside Chat with a Native Canadian Indigenous Knowledge Keeper with Warrior Women.
Don't fancy heading out to ski Marmot? Head to the Jasper Planetarium at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and an astrology expert will tell you all about the constellations and guide you on a live virtual tour of Jasper's night sky. You can also check out the skies through the largest telescope in the Rockies. You may even see the northern lights, dancing across the horizon.
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Bring a loose belt, you'll need it, with all the hearty mountain food on offer from fine dining to pubs and cafes for some home town Canadian après. Jasper boasts 80 restaurants from Mediterranean to Asian and back again, you'll find cuisine for all palates. Expect delicious local produce including beef, elk, venison and trout from Alberta served up in dining rooms with glorious mountain vistas.
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Why Marmot Basin?
Relaxed and laid back – that is Ski Marmot Basin Jasper. An under the radar ski resort with big vistas that get under the skin and nestle in your traveller's heart, you'll never want to leave. With an extended snow season that can stretch out to 6 months at a time, there is plenty of snow fun to be enjoyed.
Evenly splitting the 91 ski runs between beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers, the whole family is catered to. Plus there is an abundance of off-snow adventure waiting to be found, including rich Indigenous cultural experiences, the magical Jasper Planetarium and Dark Sky Preserve. There is no shortage of adventure when choosing Marmot Basin!
Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, the resort is 3.5 hours drive, some 179 miles (288 km) from Banff. This means not only is it easily accessible, but you could combine two national parks in one ski vacation. Talk about a dream snow vacation!
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