Ski Nakiska

I know what you’re thinking. Why would I ski Nakiska, a smaller resort, when there are much larger ones nearby? Trust me, you’ll want to go check it out. And here’s why…

• Nakiska is uncrowded!
• It has a state of the art snow making machine which ensures great snow and lots of it from December to April.
• It's only 35 minutes from Canmore and the closest skiing from Calgary (45 minute drive).
• It was designed for hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics and is Alberta's youngest ski resort in the Rockies.
• Designed by the same company as the runs of Blacomb in Whistler, British Columbia.
• Runs for the expert (at the top), intermediate (middle) and beginner (bottom). So there's a slope for everyone.

Sure, you could ski in Sunshine Village or Lake Louise with their fast lifts and all. But you know, sometimes a change of pace is in order.

Maybe you like getting a taste of a different mountain. No matter what your reasons, you'll definitely enjoy skiiing Nakiska.

Mountain Statistics

So your on the chairlift and depending on your personality, you are thinking four different things.

1. How beautiful is this ! I wish my mom could see this.
2. I’m going to take a green run to get warmed up, then a blue and after lunch, the moguls!
3. YAHOOOO!
4. I wonder what the elevation of this mountain is?

For all of you number fours out there, (the details oriented type), here are the stats:

So off you go! Enjoy the smaller resort atmosphere and let us know your thoughts.

Oh, before we forget, click here for an up to date snow report and for a live webcam view of the mountain. And if you need to, contact Nakiska directly at (403) 591-7777.

Click here for an alpine skiing guide

How do I get there?

From Canmore, go east on Highway 1 then south on Highway 40. Nakiska is on the right hand side of the road (you really can't miss it).

Travelling from Calgary? it will take you 45 minutes. Follow Highway 1 heading west and turn south on Highway 40.

Enjoy your day on the slopes!