Nakiska
Built for the 1988 Calgary Olympics in Kananaskis Country, the closest Rockies skiing to Calgary.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
412m (1,352ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,257m (7,405ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,525m (5,003ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
254cm (100in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
79
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
6
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,050 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
45%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Nakiska sits on Mount Allan in the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, within the high, dry country of southern Alberta. The setting is continental and alpine, with cold, clear conditions typical of these eastern slopes facing the foothills.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Calgary (YYC), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Calgary (YYC)1.5 hoursDirections
- Edmonton (YEG)3.5 hoursDirections
- Cranbrook (YXC)4.5 hoursDirections
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