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Marmot Basin, sometimes incorrectly called Jasper which is actually the local town, is an absolute gem of a resort and highly rated by those in the know. Just driving to this place through Jasper National Park in the Rockies is a pleasure in itself with some stunning scenery en-route. Marmot is a resort that attracts snowboarders and skiers who like their slopes hassle-free and despite being a popular haunt, no one spends more than a few minutes queuing in lift lines, the lifts here can shift over 10,000 people an hour uphill. Recently Marmot, has opened up even more terrain with two new mountain faces known as the Eagle Ridge which provide a further 20 runs of steep double black diamond slopes and intermediate trails. Overall the terrain here is evenly split between all levels and styles of riding, with good backcountry areas to explore, nice bowls and trees to dip into and fast carving slopes.

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2010/11: The Canadian Rockies Express high speed quad chairlift
was installed in the suummer of 2009 and began operating
in the 2009-10 season. This is the longest high speed
quad chair in the Canadian Rockies and has completely
transformed the Marmot Basin ski experience. This new,
state-of-the-art chairlift, whisks skiers and snowboarders
up 1,955 vertical feet (596m) at lightning speed meaning snowboarders spend more time on the snow and
less time riding ski lifts.

Our new, 8 million dollar Leitner Poma high speed quad chairlift is being installed this summer and will be ready for opening day in November, 2009. The lift is 2.3 kilometers or 1.5 miles in length and will whisk skiers and snowboarders up 1,955 vertical feet in only 7.5 minutes.

Our new, 8 million dollar Leitner Poma high speed quad chairlift is being installed this summer and will be ready for opening day in November, 2009. The lift is 2.3 kilometers or 1.5 miles in length and will whisk skiers and snowboarders up 1,955 vertical feet in only 7.5 minutes.

Our new, 8 million dollar Leitner Poma high speed quad chairlift is being installed this summer and will be ready for opening day in November, 2009. The lift is 2.3 kilometers or 1.5 miles in length and will whisk skiers and snowboarders up 1,955 vertical feet in only 7.5 minutes.

2006/7: $1.8 million being spent on snowmaking on the lower part of the mountain covering 6 main runs.

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.

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£835

Marmot Basin, Canada
06/Mar/13 , Heathrow

Jasper Inn Hotel - Breakfast Only
The Jasper Inn with its comfortable surroundings and pleasant and helpful staff, has established itself as a firm favourite with guests. Situated in a quiet locatio

Property	Date	From	Basis	Price
Jasper Inn Hotel	23/Feb/13	Heathrow	B&B	£ 988
Jasper Inn Hotel	02/Mar/13	Gatwick	B&B	£ 944
Jasper Inn Hotel	16/Feb/13	Gatwick	B&B	£1,091
Jasper Inn Hotel	06/Mar/13	Heathrow	B&B	£ 835
Jasper Inn Hotel	02/Mar/13	Gatwick	B&B	£ 874
Jasper Inn Hotel	27/Feb/13	Gatwick	B&B	£ 949
Jasper Inn Hotel	06/Mar/13	Gatwick	B&B	£ 835
Jasper Inn Hotel	06/Feb/13	Gatwick	B&B	£ 899
Jasper Inn Hotel	09/Feb/13	Gatwick	B&B	£ 963
Jasper Inn Hotel	13/Feb/13	Heathrow	B&B	£ 899
Jasper Inn Hotel	09/Feb/13	Gatwick	B&B	£ 913
Jasper Inn Hotel	16/Feb/13	Heathrow	B&B	£1,138
Jasper Inn Hotel	02/Mar/13	Heathrow	B&B	£ 944
Jasper Inn Hotel	23/Feb/13	Gatwick	B&B	£ 918
Jasper Inn Hotel	16/Feb/13	Heathrow	B&B	£1,073

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

	Low Season			High Season
	CAD	GBP	Average	CAD	GBP	Average
Day Pass	56.00	36.38	5%	74.00	48.07	26%
6-Day Pass	335.00	217.63	36%	433.00	281.30	52%

	CAD	GBP	Average
Season Pass:	999.00	649.01	21%

Lift Passes:
When you purchase our Sunshine Marmot card, you get FREE skiing or riding on your 1st, 4th and 7th visit to Sunshine Village or Marmot Basin.
$79.95 Exc GST buy online at www.skibanff.com
Lift times:9.00am to 4.30pm

Snowfall

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

Facilities

	CAD	GBP
Days Rental of Board & Boots:	40.00	25.99
4hr Group Lesson (full day):	58.00	37.68
4hr Private Lesson (full day):	178.00	115.64

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
Night Riding: : Yes

Other activities

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

Great freeriding mountain with excellent challenging runs on crowed free slopes. However, the resort is let down by the lack of slope side facilities, although what is on offer in Jasper is first class.

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ON THE SLOPES: Very good
OFF THE SLOPES: Not bad
MONEY WISE: A moderately priced resort but great value for money.

HALFPIPE: No
TERRAIN PARK: Yes - 1
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes

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