Extra Features
Resort Scorecard
Non Ski Activities
10 / 10
ResponsibleTourism
7 / 10
The town of Jasper is situated in the heart of the Rockies and its scenic ski area, Marmot Basin, is a 15 minute drive from the town. Although the skiing is not extensive there is plenty of variety including high open-bowl skiing, glades and trails through the trees.
The resort, which has a reputation for uncrowded slopes and no lift queues, is known as 'The Big Friendly'. As such, Jasper is the perfect location for a family skiing holiday.
As it is a popular tourist destination in the summer, Jasper has excellent facilities and a good range of accommodation, restaurants and shops. Activities on offer include crawling through a canyon of frozen waterfalls, snowmobiling, dog sledding and heli-skiing.
The town's location on the banks of the impressive Athabasca River means that you might catch a glimpse of a moose drinking, or deer and elk crossing the road outside the town. There is a shuttle running between Jasper and Marmot Basin that is covered by your lift pass.
Resort Details
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Season:
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Late Nov - late Apr |
Ski Area:
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1, 675 acres |
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Nearest Airport:
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Edmonton/ Calgary |
Ski Lifts:
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9 |
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Transfer Time:
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3½/ 4½ hours |
Number of runs:
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84 |
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Transport:
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Transfer or Car Hire |
Grade:
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40% advanced |
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Elevation:
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8, 570 ft |
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30% intermediates |
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Vertical Drop:
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3,000 ft |
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30% beginners |