Ski the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Jasper National Park
Immerse yourself in the Canadian Rockies and ski Marmot Basin, where you can summit great peaks, curl up fireside with s’mores during après, and everything in between. Jasper is just the place for those hoping to escape the crowds and rack up the vert.
Where to Stay
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
On the shores of Lac Beauvert sits the majestic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and its cabins. It is known for its renowned service, opulent but secluded setting, and mountainous adventures at every turn.
Discover Jasper, home to the highest base elevation of any major Canadian ski area.
The variety of terrain with 91 named runs makes this an ideal area for all skiers who can enjoy alpine bowls, moguls, treed glades and cruising on groomed runs using one of seven modern lifts. Nature delivers over 440 cm of dry Rocky Mountain snow annually to Marmot Basin, which boasts the highest base elevation of any ski area in Canada.
Marmot Basin
General Information
- The ski area is located 20 km south of the town of Jasper
- 91 runs on 1,720 acres (696 hectares)
Marmot Basin Stats
- Longest run: 5.6 kilometres (3.5 miles)
- Terrain: Beginner 30% Intermediate 30% Advanced 40%
- Vertical: 914 metres (3000 feet)
- Summit elevation: 2,612 metres (8,570 feet)
- Base elevation: 1,698 metres (5,570 feet)
- Parks & Pipes: 2 parks
- Number of Lifts: 7
- Hourly lift capacity: 12,000 skiers per hour
Ski Passes
Mountain Collective Pass
Bring your Mountain Collective Pass and enjoy two unforgettable days of skiing and riding at each iconic resort in Banff and Jasper National Park. Explore Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Marmot Basin.
Marmot Escape Card
Take in breathtaking summit views as you ski and ride at one of Canada’s highest base elevation mountain resorts. With 1,720 acres of skiable terrain and over 90 trails, your Marmot Escape Card unlocks the ultimate mountain adventure.
No Gear No Problem
Marmot Basin Ski Rentals
Marmot Basin has a complete line-up of high quality rental ski and snowboard equipment. Enjoy your day on the mountain with hassle-free rentals set up by our friendly and professionally trained fitting staff.
Experience Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans 11,228 square kilometres (4,335 square miles). It boasts spectacular glaciers, abundant wildlife, glacier-fed lakes, thundering waterfalls, deep canyons, and evergreen forests—all framed by towering mountains. As Canada’s largest park in the Rocky Mountains and the second-largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world, Jasper offers unparalleled natural beauty and stargazing opportunities.
Beyond the Slopes in Jasper
An intimate community that originated as a railway town, Jasper is alive with festive and unique local events that showcase its mountain culture, history & traditional lands of the Beaver, Cree, Ojibway, Shuswap, Stoney, and Métis Nations. There’s always something happening in Jasper to complete your adventure in the real Rockies.
Things to Do
Fat Tire Biking
Snowshoeing
Downhill Skiing
Jasper Golf Simulator
Jasper Ski Offers
Ski Offers
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Pack your ski pass and hit the slopes in Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, and Whistler with our best ski offers. The longer you stay, the more time you have to shred and explore ski pistes and backcountry trails for miles.
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