Ski Castle Mountain in South West Alberta for a range of pistes aimed at intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders. Skiing & snowboarding in Canada is on the rise as you get value for money - so you'll be close to Calgary on this one!
Where
It's famous for steep continuous fall-line runs and deep powder snow! If you ski Castle Mountain you are located just east of the Continental Divide. Accessible via Calgary airport just 2.5 hours away, a short transfer finds you in over 300 acres of skiing and snowboarding pistes across two mountains and with lots of deep fresh powder. Transfer is easy - whether you hire a car or get a private transfer. For 68 slopes of skiing and snowboarding fun - book now for next winter.
On the slopes
Ski Castle Mountain and have 78 pistes that cover over 300 acres of groomed runs and deep powder. Beginners have about 10% of the slopes, Intermediates 40% and Advanced amost 50%, an unusually high percentage. The summit is at 2273m, which ensures good snow, and there's a total vertical drop of 863m. Boarders will find a terrain Park, a natural half pipes, and plenty of fall line skiing and riding. Skiing and snowboarding in Canada is perfect if you want that powder! ALthough not a massive amount of off-piste areas.
Off the slopes
Accommodation for Castle Mountain is available in Pincher creek at a selection of cabins, hotels, B&Bs, motels, guesthouses, and hostels. The après-ski is lively - without being rowdy, with a wide selection of bars available. Eating out is as you would expect from a Canadian Resort - varied and plentiful.