Better eat the breakfast of champions if you want to ski Marmot Basin. 2010 freestyle Olympic mogul medalist Jenn Heil got her start on these slopes and you can retrace her glide to glory. Get your game on with 86 runs that deliver all altitude and no attitude: a mountain of opportunities are split equally between easy, intermediate and advanced runs, but that’s a no-brainer for the ski destination with the highest elevation in all of Canada. Pound the powder and get lifted to new heights on the Canadian Rockies Express, Alberta’s longest high-speed quad chairlift. Leisure-seeker or prone to mogul madness, Marmot's got you glowing. Resort Information: Lifts: 2 HS quad, 1 quad, 1 triple chair, 2 double chairs, 1 t-bar, 1 magic carpet Ski Base Elevation: 5590 Peak Elevation: 8534 Skiable area: 1,675 acres Ability: 30% novice, 30% intermediate, 20% advanced, 20% expert Ski Marmot Basin Jasper Inn and Suites - Best Western Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge SkiTops University - Resource links down this page: Transportation Resort Misconceptions Top Selling Points Best Client Type Recommendations / Highlights Other Resort Activities Unique Resort Features Take The Test Consumer Info Page Trail Maps General Information - As provided by the resort: Air Service to Resort: Air Access: Jasper is easily accessed from Western Canada's major cities, conveniently located for skiers travelling by air or rail. By Air: Edmonton and Calgary are the primary gateways to the Canadian Rockies. These international airports provide non-stop direct flights from major cities all over Canada, the United States and some locations in Europe. Offered by most Tour Operators worldwide. Other Transportation Options: Daily Shuttle Service to Jasper: Enjoy the daily door-to door luxury shuttle service between Edmonton and Jasper. Daily service between Edmonton and Jasper. Daily service also operates between Calgary, Banff and Jasper. For a listing of schedules and rates visit www.sundogtours.com or call toll free 1-888-786-3641. By Train: Experience luxury travel on the Snow Train to Jasper which departs Vancouver and Toronto three times a week. For more information visit www.viarrail.ca Common Misperceptions: Marmot Basin is located only 19km south of the town of Jasper. Top 5 Selling Points: Scenic beauty Located in the breathtaking, vast and ruggedly mountainous landscape of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Jasper National Park is a destination that inspires lasting memories. The valleys are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, waterfalls and lakes frozen in time, carpets of thick, green forests blanketing the earth and other scenic rewards around every corner. Look up, and the serene beauty of the snowcapped peaks carries on as far as the eye can see. One of these peaks, visible from the Jasper townsite, is host to the 1,675 acres of superb slopes that make up Marmot Basin. Tremendous variety of ski terrain for all abilities With 86 marked trails, the terrain is nicely varied, with open bowls, chutes and glade skiing through verdant pine forests. The ski and snowboard runs are split evenly between easy, intermediate and advanced, making this an ideal destination for the whole family and all abilities. Uncrowded, unhurried and laid-back An uncrowded atmosphere is just one of the many reasons skiers return to Marmot Basin season after season. With no waiting in lift lines, skiers have lots of room to breath and more time on the slopes. The resort is easy to get around and allows the freedom to explore the mountain and discover, at your own pace, which runs to call your own. Friendly, Safe & Welcoming After an exhilarating day on the slopes, the town of Jasper offers everything a visitor might want. With a permanent population of 4500 residents, Jasper has managed to preserve a small-town feeling while offering amenities you'd expect from a world-class winter resort. People greet you warmly, even though they've never met you and it doesn't take visitors long to feel part of the community.and find it hard to leave! Great Value Jasper National Park in the winter offers excellent value to visitors. Unlike other resorts, Jasper's off season is winter time which results in great deals on accommodations, dining and a huge variety of activities. This unspoiled, pristine destination in the middle of the Rocky Mountain wilderness offers a great skiing and snowboarding vacation that will fit almost every budget. Best Resort Client: Marmot's trails are split equally between easy, intermediate and advanced, making this an ideal destination for skiers and boarders of all abilities. Recommendations / Highlights: Canadian Rockies Express Card You now have a better way to save - in and around the Jasper area. With the Canadian Rockies Express card, you can take advantage of savings on lift tickets at Marmot Basin, Hotels, Shops, Restaurants, and many more activities around Jasper. It costs only $20 and provides a $10 discount on adult lift tickets daily. It can be purchased online at www.abetterplaceto.com or directly at the Marmot Basin ticket window. The Rogers Terrain Park has been moved to "Lift Line" in the lower area of the mountain, making it accessible to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Marmot Basin is a big playground and this winter our new terrain park is bigger and better than ever before. Our state of the art snowmaking system in the lower area allows for improved features and better transitions. Other Activities: At the Caribou Chalet (lower chalet), all services can be found in one area: ticket sales, group sales, snow sports school, rentals, lockers, Marmot retail shop, nursery, washrooms, cafeteria and coffee shop. What's New This Year: The Canadian Rockies Express is 2.3 km long, has a vertical rise of 596 meters (1,955 ft) and provides access to a 4 km nonstop run up. All ability levels can ride the new high speed quad chair and find a run to suit their skill level. The Canadian Rockies Express is the longest chairlift in the Rockies! www.skimarmot.combignewlift.html Why This Resort is Special or Unique: Our famous "Champagne Powder" will satisfy even the hungiest powder hound. Marmot Basin grooms 30% of the Mountain nightly and is a one sided, user-friendly mountain that filters to one central location. Marmot Basin gets an average snowfall of 4 meters. 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