Marmot Basin
Jasper National Park's only ski area, with the highest base elevation in Canada and uncrowded trails through pristine wilderness.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
914m (2,999ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,612m (8,570ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,698m (5,571ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
400cm (157in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
91
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
7
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,700 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%
Best For
Location
Marmot Basin sits in the Canadian Rockies of western Alberta, just south of the town of Jasper. Its high-alpine setting runs well above the tree line into open bowls, deep in the continental interior far from any coast.
Getting there
Hard to reach
Fly into Edmonton (YEG), about 4.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Edmonton (YEG)4.5 hoursDirections
- Prince George (YXS)4.5 hoursDirections
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