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THE MOUNTAIN * * WELCOME TO MARMOT BASIN............ Located in the breathtaking, wilderness landscape of Jasper National Park; Marmot Basin is a truly unique skiing destination that is a feast for the eyes and rejuvenation for the soul. We are all altitude and no attitude up here. An unpretentious & authentic mountain town, friendly locals, uncrowded slopes and intimate atmosphere are just some of the many reasons skiers return to Marmot Basin & Jasper year after year. Marmot Basin has one of the longest seasons in Canada stretching from mid-november to early May. That s almost 6 full months of incredible skiing and snowboarding each year! We are also one of the least crowded ski areas of our kind in North America, where powder stashes last and the wide-open slopes are yours to enjoy.
SCENERY * * * BREATHTAKING SCENERY............ Virtually every location on the mountain is an inspirational viewpoint. Jasper National Park, Canada s largest Rocky Mountain park, is an integral part of the UNESCO Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site. At Marmot Basin, you are surrounded by protected wilderness in every direction. Amazing memories will be etched in your mind as you experience the only ski destination in this unparalleled paradise.
THE SNOW * * * * FANTASTIC SNOW............ Marmot Basin is the northernmost Rocky Mountain ski area at a latitude of 53 degrees north, with the highest base elevation of any major ski area in Canada. Nature delivers over 450 centimeters of dry, light Rocky Mountain powder snow annually. This beautiful natural snow combined with a state-of-the-art snowmaking system guarantees great conditions all season from November to May.
TERRAIN * * * * * DIVERSE TERRAIN... Skiers and snowboarders can explore a wide variety of runs, from novice to expert, on five mountain faces. You will uncover long, perfectly groomed trails, high alpine bowls, treed runs, and steep chutes filled with Rocky Mountain powder snow. With 696 hectares (1,720 acres) of skiable terrain and seven modern lifts, the only time to rest is in the lodge, not waiting in lines. Families and experts alike have room to carve turns at their pace and the mountain is designed to guide everyone to the mountain chalets.
LESSONS * * * * * * WORLD-CLASS INSTRUCTION............ The Marmot Basin Snow School recruits some of the best coaches and instructors from all over the world. We are not only diverse in culture but also in talent. We ll take you skiing or snowboarding, through the terrain park or the trees, turn you into a racer or a freerider. Perhaps your thing is a perfectly groomed blue run, maybe it s the bumps. Give us the time and you can do it all. If this is your first time on skis or a snowboard, you re in-luck as Marmot Basin has the best learning slopes in the Canadian Rockies. Our pros will help you graduate from the Magic Carpet beginner s area and escort you up to the School House Chair. From this point it s a steady progression to stardom, because the sky is the limit. You will not find a better combination of instruction and progressive trails to maximize your learning experience. Every Olympic athlete standing on the podium has a coach. If you are already advanced or expert, let us put you on your own personal podium. One of our certified instructors can guide you to the summit of Marmot Peak (a podium with a view) and deliver you safely back to the bottom. If you re not interested in the climb, perhaps Tres Hombres is a challenge we can help you overcome with style. Regardless of your age or ability the Marmot Basin Snow School has daily programs available. Gain confidence in a group lesson, improve your proficiency in a private session and take your riding or racing to the top with our world-class coaches and instructors. You re going to have a great time, I guarantee it. Colin Borrow Snow Sports Director
JASPER * * * * * * * AUTHENTIC MOUNTAIN TOWN............ Everyone leaves the mountain at the end of a ski day to mix with locals who are quick with a smile and a tale or two, as they share their slice of heaven with visitors. Enjoy Canadian and international cuisine and a lively night scene while staying in quaint inns or luxurious lodges. Many skiers and snowboarders who visit Jasper once, end up as locals! Venture beyond the crowds this winter to an authentic Canadian mountain town. WILDLIFE & ACTIVITIES......... Winter visitors regularly get to see elk (wapiti), bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, and more rarely, wolves, lynx, moose or even woodland caribou. Jasper is unique among ski areas for wildlife viewing opportunities. The community offers many other great Canadian pursuits such as cross country skiing, ice skating on frozen lakes, ice canyon walks, snowshoeing treks, dog-sledding and regional helicopter skiing or cat-skiing.
NEW TERRAIN * * * * * * * * TRES, TRES, TRES MASSIVE BY JEREMY DERKSEN
Marmot Basin s new Tres Hombres expert area delivers complex, steep fall line riding Snow sloughs over the hump of the large cliff I m standing above, trickling down over the rocks below. I wait poised on the shoulder of a spiny chute dropping into the new Tres Hombres area, via the second gate off Marmot Basin s Paradise area. The entrance is guarded by large Rockies granite slab on either side - steep, narrow and no mistakes allowed. Straight-line through these jagged stone sentries and you re spit out onto a single-lane powder freeway falling right to the boundary below. No point thinking about it too long. I give myself a three count and drop in. Rock rips past my peripherals as snow blows up around me, heart pumping adrenaline as the slight, tingling edge of fear gives way to elation. I ve been staring at that forever, especially that windlip, said Chris Peel, after we dropped in. The former Jasper freestyle coach and co-owner of local shred shop Freewheel Cycle, there s not much if anything Peel hasn t skied on the mountain. Terrain expansions are not that frequent in North America. They don t happen every year, or even every few years. Much of the skiable inventory on the continent has remained unchanged for the last decade With five new runs opening onto chutes, bowls and cliff drops spread buffet-style across a 45-acre, northern face off the backside of the ski area, Tres Hombres offers over 1,200 vertical feet of steep skiing - the longest uninterrupted fall line riding on the mountain. It s far from being the only advanced area on the mountain, however - 40 percent of the hill s terrain is rated advanced to expert. Marmot has its share of steeps and rockier terrain and it s really accessible, often just a short hike or traverse off the chairlift, Peel adds, listing classic favourites like Charlie s Bowl, Eagle East, the Knob and Cornice. All four are familiar to me, as the scenes of some of my favourite skiing moments over the last 15 years, but the lure of the unexplored and the untamed draws me back to Tres again and again. Nearing the bottom of another epic descent, I find myself poking around blind drops and corners, scouting the next line, and the next - and knowing that this new favourite will keep me occupied for a while to come.
1964-2019 * * * * * * * * * * 1920 s Joe Weiss named Marmot Basin and acted as guide to cross-country skiers from Whistlers Creek via Caribou Ridge. 1950 s Bill Ruddy and Tom McCready lobbied for a road to be built from the highway to Marmot Basin. 1964 Marmot Basin Ski-Lifts Ltd. was issued a Licence of Operation by Parks Canada. 1964/1965 The Upper Chalet was built. The Yellow T-Bar was installed. 1965/1966 The Red T-Bar was installed. 1968/1969 10 sheltered runs were developed. The Lower Chalet was built. The Yellow Chair was installed. The Red T-Bar was relocated to the lower slopes. 1970 A modem access highway to Marmot Basin was completed. The Caribou Chair was installed from the 4th parking lot. 1976 The Knob Char was installed in the Upper Basin the serviced vertical rise became 701m/2300ft. 1986 The Spillway T-Bar was installed. The Little Rascals Nursery was built. 1990 The Eagle Express Quad Detachable Chair was installed. Ski runs were widened and developed. 1991 The Paradise Chalet was completed. 1997 Renovations to Lower Chalet and a 17,500 square foot new addition. Named Caribou Chalet. 2001 The Eagle Ridge Quad Chair was installed opening up large area of terrain including more expert areas. 2003 The Magic Carpet was installed in the learning area. 2006 A new snowmaking system was installed in lower area ensuring good snow conditions from mid-november to early May. 2009/2010 The Canadian Rockies Express High Speed Quad chairlift began operation. 2009/2010 A completely new and much expanded terrain park was located on Liftline 2011/2012 The Paradise Express High Speed Quad Chairlift and School House Triple Chair began operation. 2013/2014 Completion of the 1st Long Range Plan. 2017 Tres Hombres opened December 1st, 2017. 2019 Marmot Basin celebrates its 55th anniversary.
ESCAPE CARD * * * * * * * * * * * HALF PRICE LIFT TICKETS EVERY DAY, ALL SEASON MARMOT ESCAPE CARD.......... What does ESCAPE mean to you? Getting out of the city? Recharging the batteries? Weekends away? Midweek breaks? What if we told you that your winter ESCAPE is now easier than ever before? The Marmot Escape Card is back - HALF PRICE LIFT TICKETS. EVERY DAY. ALL SEASON. Check-out from your everyday stresses to unwind in Jasper. Feel the excitement as the wind rushes past your face as you shred down that first run of the day. Be enlivened, exhilarated and free! It s half the price, so you can escape twice as much this winter. $ 79 CARD PRICE +GST PLUS up to half price at these ski areas. Visit SkiMarmot.com/Card for full details & updates.
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CHALET SLOPE INSET 69 46 ht Flig gle a E er Upp 40 per Ba s i n Grizzly Glades owl 74 16 off ow TRES HOMBRES 21 y 87 Wa 18 22 Carib ou K n 82 17 oll No Show R AD ISE U CH AIR (R W QUAD ARIB O us 75 CHA IR ow Wall hy ETIR ED) te Aven ue se eo Port 19 C ar i b ll Tr o u Kno ail S No 69 33 L ITTLE RASCALS NURSERY M OUNTAIN OPERATIONS E AGLE CHALET Emergency Phone Eagle Dining Room + Lounge Washrooms P ARADISE CHALET Cafeteria Charlie s Bar Jim s Den Washrooms M ARMOT LEARNING CENTRE S KI PATROL TERRAIN PARK Note: The operation of our facilities and services may occasionally change due to weather conditions and other circumstances. MARMOT BASIN MOUNTAIN STATS w ho Hobbit s Hollow Sunset Boulevard ARIBOU CHALET C Outer Limits Retail Store Ticket Sales Guest Services Snow Sports School Rental/Repair Shop Group Sales Espresso Bar Caribou Cafeteria Caribou Grill + Restaurant Kokanee Glacier Sundeck Coca-Cola Sundeck Washrooms Lost & Found 91 88 Drea m Kiefer s Exh ib o Litt le C hica g itio n 77 89 23 20 Je 72 Solace MARMOT BASIN SERVICES 24 90 nn s R un Sh 5 Way Fresh Tracks Phone Home Gully Run Basin 26 6 Diamond Glades 33 29 16 way High Easy Stree t 66 Jasper Avenue OUTER LIMITS T-Bar Ridge 65 70 68 67 64 73 CHAIR EAGLE RIDGE QUAD 7 LIFTS 91 NAMED RUNS SKIABLE TERRAIN 696 hectares / 1,720 acres AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL 450+ cm / 177 inches / 4.5 metres ELEVATIONS SUMMIT 2,612 m / 8,570 ft. BASE 1,698 m / 5,570 ft. Whistler Creek Trail VERTICAL DROP 914 m / 3,000 ft. ERATION DAILY 9:00 am 4:00 pm CHRISTMAS DAY 10:00 am 3:00 pm NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS THE OFFICIAL SKI MARMOT BASIN TRAIL MAP. Alpine Responsibility Code THERE ARE ELEMENTS OF RISK THAT COMMON SENSE AND PERSONAL AWARENESS CAN HELP REDUCE. REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU DECIDE TO USE THE SLOPES, ALWAYS SHOW COURTESY TO OTHERS. ADHERE TO THE CODE LISTED BELOW AND SHARE WITH OTHERS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A SAFE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE. 1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop, or avoid other people or objects. 2. People ahead of you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. 3. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above. 4. Before starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others. 5. If you are involved in or witness a collision or accident, you must remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol. 6. Always use proper devices to help prevent runaway equipment. 7. Observe and obey all posted signs and warnings. 8. Keep off closed trails and closed areas. 9. You must not use lifts or terrain if your ability is impaired through use of alcohol or drugs. 10. You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely, ride, and unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the attendant. TERRAIN BREAKDOWN 30% NOVICE GREEN RUNS Easiest 30% INTERMEDIATE 20% ADVANCED 20% E XPERT BLUE RUNS More Difficult BLACK RUNS Most Difficult DOUBLE BLACK RUNS Experts Only KNOW THE CODE & BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS LEASE BOUNDARY S K I M A R M OT.SKI COAREA M BOUNDARY 1.866.952.3816 IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
DINING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DINING......... No day on the slopes is complete without great food and drinks to enjoy. Over the past few years we have been focusing on enhancing our dining experiences and this season is no different. Whether you re looking for a mountain top patio with expansive views, a cosy dining experience beside a crackling fire, your morning Starbucks and hearty breakfast or quick grab-and-go options to maximize your time on the slopes; it s all waiting for you at Marmot Basin. New for 2018/19 Brunch Friday to Sunday in the Caribou Lounge Ski Patrol Wraps at Paradise Chalet Monthly features and seasonal celebrations
EVENTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * EVENTS......... Join us as we celebrate Marmot Basin s 55th anniversary, along with the 30th anniversary of Jasper in January with some incredible events this season. Expect live music, fun races such as Aloha Cup, big events at mid-mountain and funky springtime festivals. Key dates include: December - Christmas holidays for skiing with Santa and music in the lower chalet. Jasper in January - Discounted adult lift tickets and tonnes of fun events at Marmot Basin and around Jasper. February Family Day - Wholesome family fun on the slopes. Spring Festivals - Longer sunnny days with live music, retro competitions and annual favourites like Kokanee Freeride and the Aloha Cup.
PRICING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2018/19 LIFT TICKET RATES Regular Season Jasper In January ADULT (18-64) 1 Day $ 102. 00 $ 82. 00 Morning / Afternoon $ 82. 00 $ 82. 00 YOUTH (13-17) 1 Day $ 82. 00 $ 82. 00 Morning / Afternoon $ 69. 00 $ 69. 00 STUDENT (18-24)* 1 Day $ 82. 00 $ 82. 00 Morning / Afternoon $ 69. 00 $ 69. 00 JUNIOR (6-12) 1 Day & Morning / Afternoon $ 36. 50 $ 36. 50 SENIOR (65-79) 1 Day $ 82. 00 $ 82. 00 Morning / Afternoon $ 69. 00 $ 69. 00 SUPER SENIOR (80+ years) Free Free MARMOT MITES (Under 6 years) Free Free LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFTS $ 32. 00 $ 32. 00 SAVE ON 2-DAY LIFT TICKETS Regular Season Jasper In January ADULT (18-64) $ 193. 80 $ 164. 00 YOUTH (13-17) $ 155. 80 $ 155. 80 STUDENT (18-24)* $ 155. 80 $ 155. 80 JUNIOR (6-12) $ 69. 35 $ 69. 35 SENIOR (65-79) $ 155. 80 $ 155. 80 For more info about multi-day rates visit SkiMarmot.com SKI FREE FOR THREE DAYS at each Powder Alliance and Power Pass ski areas when you purchase a full season pass this season. Details at SkiMarmot.com. SKI FREE FOR THREE DAYS at Marmot Basin for 9 and 10 year olds when you register at www.snowpass.ca! Prices DO NOT include GST and are subject to change without notice. Morning rates finish at 12:30 pm. Afternoon rates begin at 12:30 pm. Jasper In January rates apply from January 12 27, 2019. Christmas Day hours are from 10:00 am 3:00 pm (afternoon rates apply). Lower Mountain lift tickets allow use of the Magic Carpet and School House Triple Chair only. * Student means a person (18-24 years of age inclusive) in full-time attendance at an accredited educational institution who presents acceptable identification to Marmot Basin confirming his/her student status. HIGH-PERFORMANCE RENTALS..... Whether you need gear to better suit the conditions, are looking to test drive a new model or just want to rent the best equipment, Marmot s High Performance Rental Equipment options have you covered. Brand new POWDER, ALL-MOUNTAIN, PARK and WOMEN demos are available each season. The Most Convenient Way to Rent! Rent at Marmot Basin and benefit from free overnight storage, shorter wait times and complimentary exchanges to make your day enjoyable. Reserve at SkiMarmot.com.
GROUPS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GROUP PROGRAMS......... Marmot Basin specializes in group programs for schools, youth, corporate retreats and social gatherings. Special prices are available to groups of 15 skiers / riders or more. We organize everything in advance to make your group visit to Marmot Basin easy and fun! Ask for Group Sales when you call 1.866.952.3816 or visit SkiMarmot.com for more information. MARMOT LEARNING CENTRE........... Marmot Basin, Grande Yellowhead Public School Division and Parks Canada deliver FREE curriculum linked courses, making this program unique to Jasper National Park. The only one of its kind in Canada. Learn about wildlife, mountain habitat, natural ecosystem features, avalanche formation, terrain reading and managing backcountry risk. 1 hour sessions are available any time throughout the day, including over lunch. They are conducted by experienced Parks Canada staff at Marmot Basin. Contact Group Sales at 1.866.952. 3816 or email Groups@ Ski Marmot.com or visit ThePalisadesCentre.ca for more information.
IN TOWN * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MARMOT SALES CENTRE 611 PATRICIA STREET DOWNTOWN JASPER SHOPPING............ Marmot Sales Centre Purchase your season passes & lift tickets, register your Marmot Escape Card or reserve lessons & rentals all in advance at the Marmot Sales Centre at 611 Patricia Street in downtown Jasper. Clothing, accessories and souvenirs also available. JASPER ACCOMMODATION............ A vibrant and friendly town set in some of the world s most stunning scenery. Wake up to elk wandering past your front door or come back after a day on the slopes to fun nightlife and inspired culinary options. Jasper offers a range of accommodation options to suit all desires & budgets. Choose from rustic cabin comfort, modern hotel suites, bed & breakfasts or fireside luxury. Outer Limits Retail Store Need Something for your time on the slopes? Outer Limits Retail Store has the latest in ski and snowboard fashion, accessories, eyewear and Marmot Basin souvenirs.
GETTING HERE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * British Columbia Prince George 16 Vancouver & Kamloops 5 Vancouver Jasper CANADA British Columbia 16 Marmot Basin 16 JASPER Edmonton 93a Maligne Lake Prince George Alberta Alberta 93 Vancouver Kamloops JASPER Edmonton Red Deer Banff Calgary GETTING TO JASPER Marmot Basin is located 20 km south of the town of Jasper. It is only a 3 ¾ hour trip from Edmonton to Jasper on the Yellowhead Highway 16. From Calgary take the scenic 4 ½ hour drive along Highway 93, the Icefields Parkway. AIR ACCESS Edmonton and Calgary are the primary gateways to the Canadian Rockies. These international airports provide nonstop direct flights from major cities in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. DAILY SHUTTLE SERVICE TO JASPER Enjoy the daily shuttle service between Edmonton & Jasper or Calgary / Banff / Lake Louise & Jasper with SunDog Tours. For schedules and rates visit www. SunDogTours.com or call toll free 1 (888) 786-3641. Ottawa Toronto Icefields Parkway Icefields Parkway JASPER NATIONAL PARK Calgary & Banff BANFF NATIONAL PARK GETTING HERE BY CAR Departure City Drive Time Kilometers Miles Edmonton, AB 3¾ Hours 365 km 227 miles Calgary, AB 4 ½ Hours 413 km 257 miles Banff, AB 3 ½ Hours 288 km 179 miles Vancouver, BC 8 ¼ Hours 795 km 494 miles Saskatoon, SK 8 ¼ Hours 882 km 548 miles ICEFIELDS PARKWAY Experience one of the Top 10 drives in the world between Banff/Lake Louise and Jasper. Marvel at the hanging glaciers, frozen waterfalls and snowy Rocky Mountain peaks. These are the real Rockies that explode towards the sky with rugged grace and beauty. Drive the parkway yourself or take the daily SunDog shuttle. SNOW TRAIN TO JASPER Unwind and relax as you let VIA Rail transport you from Vancouver or Edmonton right into the heart of Jasper. Experience the romance of the rails as you soak in the winter beauty of Canada. For tickets & schedules visit www.viarail.ca
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