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MARMOT BASIN

📍Jasper, Alberta, Canada

💎 Hidden Gem🏞️ Scenic Cruiser❄️ Powder Haven🧗 Backcountry AccessIndependent

Photo: Marmot.basin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
3,000 ft
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Skiable terrain
1,720 acres
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Avg snowfall
Over 173 in
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Lifts
7

THE VIBE

Located entirely within Jasper National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Marmot Basin offers uncrowded slopes, the highest base elevation of any major Canadian ski area, and some of the driest snow in the Rockies. The remote location keeps crowds away while delivering consistent Rocky Mountain powder.

Best For

  • âś“Powder seekers
  • âś“Scenery lovers
  • âś“Those escaping crowds
  • âś“National park enthusiasts

Skip If

  • âś—You need nightlife
  • âś—You want ski-in/ski-out lodging
  • âś—You prefer short airport transfers
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
30%
Intermediate
30%
Advanced
20%
Expert
20%
🎿Perfect for learners and families

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
8,570 ft
Base elevation
5,570 ft
Longest run
3.5 mi*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Marmot Basin official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
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Groomers70 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official snow report ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically November to early May

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MUST-SKI RUNS

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Caribou Ridge

Steep chutes and bowls with stunning views of the Canadian Rockies

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Eagle East

Long intermediate cruiser with panoramic vistas

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Keiths Delight

Expert terrain off Charlie's Bowl

Sources & planning context

Other names · Ski Marmot, Jasper Ski Resort

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically November to early May

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.skimarmot.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
No
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
3000
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
1720
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
7
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
91
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
5570
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
8570
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
Over 173
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Travel guidance source ↗ · reviewed October 29, 2026; the guide uses broad planning advice

Off-season access: the resort prohibits public hiking and touring within the ski-area leasehold. Check the official access policy before visiting.

  • Marmot Basin — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Official 2026–27 operating information ↗

    Marmot’s season update includes an opening target and early-season access-road work. Allow extra time for the approach; use the operator’s schedule for your ski day.

  • Signage & Other Hill Policies ↗

    The operator explicitly states that its leasehold is closed to the public during the off-season.

  • Marmot Basin — Mountain Stats ↗

    The operator publishes over 440 cm annually; 173 inches is retained as a minimum conversion.

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