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
Skiable Area
425ha (1,050ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable 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
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