Ski Area Categories: Currently Closed and Rockies
- Profile
Located in the breathtaking landscape of Jasper National Park – a UNESCO Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site, Marmot Basin is a truly unique skiing destination that is a feast for the eyes and rejuvenation for your soul.
Marmot Basin’s facilities and services include seven (7) lifts, one of which is the longest high-speed quad chair in the Canadian Rockies, three (3) mountain day lodges, a full-service rental/repair shop, snow sports school, several dining areas, a nursery and a retail store.
Venture beyond crowded resorts to the authentic mountain town of Jasper. Retaining its timeless appeal, it is a friendly community that originated as a railway town situated in the middle of some of the most gorgeous protected wilderness in the world. Jasper is the perfect destination for your winter adventures, where abundant wildlife such as elk, deer, sheep, wolves and lynx may cross paths in front of you.
For an unforgettable ski experience in a remarkably beautiful Rocky Mountain setting, Marmot Basin and Jasper have no equal.
Lift Infrastructure:Spread out amongst 5 mountain faces, Marmot Basin has 7 lifts – four high speed quad chairs, one quad chair, one triple chair, and one magic carpet.
From the base of Marmot Basin, skiers and snowboarders have access to three chairlifts and the Magic Carpet learning area. The Canadian Rockies Express Quad Chair is the longest detachable quad chairlift in the Canadian Rockies, taking skiers and snowboarders of all abilities 2.3 kilometers to the top of both groomed and off-piste terrain.
The Paradise Quad Chair is especially convenient for rippers that want nothing more than a short jaunt to some of the mountain's most popular and challenging terrain, Tres Hombres.
Marmot Basin's Knob Chair, updated in the 23/24 season takes keeners nearly to the tip of Marmot Peak which accesses wide open terrain from intermediate to expert level runs. This chair also offers access to Marmot's newest expert terrain, the Marmot Cirque. Feel the rush of the fresh mountain air and glide through dry Rocky Mountain powder above the tree line.
Weather Conditions:Marmot Basin is the northernmost of the large Canadian Rocky Mountain ski areas and enjoys abundant dry, natural snow that is a dream to ski and snowboard in. Average winter temperatures range from -10 degrees Celsius to -2 degrees Celsius.
With the highest base elevation of any major ski area in Canada and a latitude of 53° N, our snow falls early, and continues well into May. Combined with a state-of-the-art snowmaking system, skiers and snowboarders enjoy superb snow from opening day in mid- November through to early May – that’s almost 6 months of consistent and reliable snowpack!
Video: - Winter Activities
- Ski & Snowboard
- Terrain Park(s)
- Ski Lessons
- Snow School Group Lessons
- Snow School Private Lessons
- Rentals
- Concession
- Season Open and Closure Dates
Marmot Basin is aiming for an opening day of November 13, 2026, however their ability to open will depend on weather conditions. Their season typically ends in early May.
HILL HOURS
9am-4pm every day, with the exception of the School House chair closing at 4:30pmRESORT AMMENITY HOURS
Facilities like the Caribou Chalet and Retail Store are open daily from 8am-5pm.: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmMon9:00 am - 4:00 pmTue9:00 am - 4:00 pmWed9:00 am - 4:00 pmThu9:00 am - 4:00 pmFri9:00 am - 4:00 pmSat9:00 am - 4:00 pmSun9:00 am - 4:00 pm