Marmot Basin hiking , Alberta North, Alberta, Canada

Why hike at Marmot Basin ?

marmot basin is an alpine ski area located in Alberta's Jasper National Park. marmot basin has 86 named runs on four mountain faces with 3,000 vertical feet of drop. The area has a lift capacity of close to 12,000 skiers per hour on seven lifts. With 30 percent novice, 30 percent intermediate, 20 percent advanced and 20 percent expert runs, marmot basin is well-balanced in the terrain it offers to skiers. The season runs from mid-November to early May. Partly because of its distance from major Canadian cities such as Edmonton and Calgary, marmot basin is generally not as crowded as other major ski resorts farther south in Alberta and British Columbia. marmot basin has the longest high speed quad chair in the Canadian Rockies, the Canadian Rockies Express. The lift carries 2400 passengers per hour, has an 800 horse power top-drive engine and is about 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) long. The chairlift ride is approximately 7.5 minutes. marmot basin is located twenty minutes south of the town of Jasper, which provides for the needs of over two million visitors a year. Jasper National Park offers Rocky Mountain vistas, hiking and trail riding tours, whitewater rafting, and other year-round attractions.

marmot basin is a ski resort located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It is one of the largest ski resorts in North America, with over 1,700 acres of skiable terrain and 97 runs. The resort offers a wide variety of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, from beginner to expert. There are also several Terrain Parks for those who enjoy freestyle skiing and snowboarding.

The ski resort is open from late November to early May, depending on the weather conditions. The lifts typically operate from 9am to 4pm, but hours may vary depending on the season. marmot basin offers a variety of lift tickets, including single day tickets, multi-day tickets, and season passes.

Cross-country skiing is one of the most popular activities at marmot basin. There are over 30 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails at the resort, catering to all levels of skiers. The trails wind through the forest and meadows surrounding the ski resort, providing beautiful scenery and a great workout.

There are also several backcountry trails available for cross-country skiing in Jasper National Park. These trails are not groomed and can be quite challenging, but they offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the park.

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