Castle Mountain Resort

Southern Alberta's hidden powder gem with steep treeskiing, cat-skiing terrain, and one of the most authentic locals' scenes in Canada.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
869m (2,851ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,275m (7,464ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,406m (4,613ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
900cm (354in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
94
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
6
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
3,452 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
30%
Intermediate
30%
Advanced
40%

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Location

Castle Mountain sits in the Canadian Rockies of far southern Alberta, near the Crowsnest Pass and close to the British Columbia and Montana borders. The high-alpine setting catches storms rolling through this corner of the range, with terrain climbing well above the valley floor.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Calgary (YYC), about 3.5 hours from the resort by road.

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