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.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
1410m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
84 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
2 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
6 / 9% |
Intermediates
25 / 37% |
Advanced
32 / 47% |
Experts
5 / 7% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
78 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
200 / 80ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
3 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
50 km |
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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.
WE LIKE
- The powder here is light and fluffy and is seen throughout the season - perfect!
- Great selection of runs at all levels - especially intermediate and advanced.
- Tree-lined runs are great when weather does close in and winds get up
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WE DON'T LIKE
- Lifts can get closed easily due to high winds - which halves the runs you can do
- Lift system quite old and creaks when the conditions are good for a weekend
- Lots of good resorts closer to Calgary if they catch your fancy!
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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