Marmot Basin

Don't mind the grizzlies

In the heart of a national park surrounded by grizzlies!

Let’s ski in Marmot Basin! If you want to experience what it’s like to live in a national park, with a cozy local atmosphere and an excellent ski area for the whole family, then a ski holiday to Marmot Basin, with Snowminds, is the right option for you and the whole family.

In the heart of Jasper National Park, known as Canada’s best park for spotting wild grizzly bears, lies the city of Jasper. Jasper is just a 20-minute drive from the Marmot Basin ski area. At 1698 meters, it is the highest ski area in the Canadian Rockies. Marmot Basin is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful ski resorts due to its romantic location and breathtaking view.

Maximum height in m

Minimum height: 1697 m

Total length of piste in km

Blue pistes 30 km
Green pistes 30 km
Black pistes 40 km
Ski trails 91
Parks 3
Night riding - No

Lifts in the area

Chairlifts 7

A family ski resort

Marmot Basin is a charming small ski resort that is suitable for everyone. It’s because most of the slopes of Marmot Basin are blue and green. With around 4 meters of snow per season and 100 piste kilometers, Marmot Basin is less busy than the larger and more famous resorts in the Canadian Rockies. Although the ski area is smaller, it has a lot of variety. For example, descending through forest areas but also wide open slopes. As icing on the cake, you can enjoy the view of the fantastically beautiful Jasper National Park at the top of Marmot Peak.

Local ski school with Snowminds!

Marmot Basin has a local ski school where you will also see our Snowminds instructors. The Marmot Basin international instructor team provides a good opportunity to take lessons in your own language. However, it also strives to share local inside knowledge.

The Canadian Rockies, pretty as a picture.

The village at Marmot Basin, Jasper, is a cosy village that offers first-class experiences. Mount Basin’s location in Jasper National Park serves as the most unique backdrop for skiing in combination with snow-covered mountains, waterfalls and beautiful lakes filled with water from the Canadian Rockies glaciers. The possibilities to experience untouched natural landscapes during your stay offers a unique opportunity for a pleasant ski holiday in Canada.

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