Marmot Basin

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Introduction

Marmot Basin is a bit of a Canadian gemand a resort that is highly rated. Just driving to the resort is a pleasure with out of this world scenery. Located in the Rocky Mountains, Marmot attracts snowboarders and skiers who like their slopes hassle-free, without hordes of visitors cluttering up the runs and lifts. Despite being a popular haunt, no one spends more than a few minutes queuing in lift lines here. The lifts can shift over 10,000 people an hour up hill. The terrain is evenly split between all levels and all styles of riding, with some favourable backcountry. Bowls, trees, flats, it's all here with the most demanding areas to be found higher up. Marmot is also a place where they regularly hold snowboard events including the New Ground Snowboard Cup and the Easy Rider Cup.

New for season

2004/5:1 new magic carpet for beginners and new terrain adding more double-black diamond boarding. The approach to “Murray’s” is accessible by hiking from the top of the Knob chair and will allow for some amazing descents.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Nov to May
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 9
Chair lifts: 6
Drag lifts: 2
Other lifts: 1 magic carpet
Max people per hour: 11,931
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 84
Total ride area: 1675 acres
Longest run: 3.5miles (5.6km)

Top lift: 2601m
Vertical drop: 914m
First lift: 1686m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 30%
Red runs: 30%
Black runs: 40%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes: 1Day = $52.29 CDN
5Day = $272.90 CDN
Season Pass = $789.00 CDN
Lift times:9.00am to 4.30pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 4m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 10%

Facilities

Night Riding: : Yes
Snowboard Schools: $69.00 CDN inc 2 hour beginners lesson, day pass & board
2hr Group $46.00 CDN
Snowboard Hire: board and boots $33.64/day

Heliboarding: : Wiegele's HeliSki, CMH, & Robson Helimagic all operate within 1-2 hrs drive of Jasper, on the BC side of the border.
Snowmobiles: Snow Farmers is a skidoo-ski operation about an hour west of Jasper

Further information

www.skimarmot.com/
Email:info@skimarmot.com

Quick Pick:

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Great freeriding at this scenic crowd-free resort. However, the area is let down by the lack of slopeside facilities, although what's offered in Jasper is okay.

ON THE SLOPES Very good

OFF THE SLOPES Not bad

MONEY WISE Expensive lodging and eating out but overall great value.