Marmot Basin Ski Resort
About Marmot Basin
Located just 20 minutes from the town of Jasper, Alberta, Marmot Basin flies under the radar, but offers 86 trails, 1,675 acres of Canadian Rocky Mountain terrain. In fact Marmot Basin ski resort even offers some runs that stretch up to 3.5 miles. Marmot Basin has received some upgrades of recent, including added terrain of the upper bowls, which has improved the skiing experience immensely.
Marmot Basin ski resort has all the services skiers need: three lodges (one at the base village and two located mid-mountain), rental equipment, ski lessons, restaurant facilities, townsite bus service and a unique parking lot that allows you to ski to and from your vehicle. The area has three main lodge buildings with everything guests need for an enjoyable day on the mountain.
Marmot often flies under the jet-setter radar but this expansive resort has just about something for everyone. It's a great place for learners, intermediates, and experts alike.
Stay
...in the heart of the rugged Canadian Rockies in Jasper National Park.
Ski
...at a top elevation of 8,570 feet.
Travel
...by flying into Edmonton International Airport (EIA).
Enjoy
...historic Jasper, once a hub for the fur trade, then a railroad town and now an easy-going, relaxed mountain town.
Explore
...the Maligne Canyons with an ice walk tour.
Taste
...Canadian classics like bison tenderloin and tartare.
Treat
...yourself to the spa treatment of the month at the Fairmont Spa Jasper Park Lodge.
Experience
...snowshoeing, cross country skiing and dog sledding to enjoy stunning views and the widespread trail system throughout Jasper.
Ski Marmot Basin
Boasting the highest base village in Canada, Marmot Basin is a snow-sure winter destination. You can expect excellent snow conditions thanks to the resort's high elevation and cold, dry continental snow. Skiers and snowboarders are transported around Marmot Basin's 1,675 acres via seven lifts, including three high-speed quads.
The terrain type ranges from gentle groomed runs to trees, moguls, alpine bowls and expert chutes. Beginner skiers will especially appreciate Marmot Basin because 30 percent of the terrain is marked as green or novice runs. If you're looking to learn to ski at a destination with gorgeous high-alpine views and few crowds, Marmot Basin is the ticket. Intermediate skiers can enjoy 20 percent of the terrain, while advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders can experience 40 percent of the the Marmot Basin ski terrain.
Jibsters have two excellent terrain parks to practice their skills while visiting Marmot Basin. Rogers Terrain Park offers a progressive range of small, medium, large and extra large features as well as jumps, rails and boxes. The jibsMini Terrain Park offers aspiring jibbers small and medium features including rails and boxes.
Mountain Stats
3000'
Vertical Drop
5570'
Base Depth
8570'
Summit Depth
TERRAIN
1720ac
Total Acres
7
Total Lifts
0mi
Longest Run
Trails
Activities
TerrainPark
No
Tubing
No
Night Skiing
No
What we do
- Lodging
- Lift Tickets
- Equipment Rentals
- Flights
- Transfers
- Rental Cars
- Lessons
- Lessons
- Travel Insurance
Partnerships & Services
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