About Castle Mountain Resort
Castle Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Alberta, Canada. It offers 2,845 feet of vertical drop, 3,592 skiable acres, 115 marked runs, served by 7 lifts, with an average of about 335" of snow a year. Castle opened in December 1965 after its first T-bars and lodge were installed. Castle Mountain Resort Inc. purchased the resort and assets in 1996; Mount Haig terrain opened in 2006. Large skier-owned Alberta area with 3,592 acres, 2,845 feet of vertical, eight bowls and 335 inches of average annual snowfall.
Why Visit Castle Mountain Resort?
- 115 runs with 2,844ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 335"
- 3,592 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 7 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Castle Mountain Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
7,530ft
Summit Elevation
2,295m
4,675ft
Base Elevation
1,425m
2,844ft
Vertical Drop
867m
3,592 acres
Skiable Area
1,453.63 ha
115
Total Runs
3.4mi
Longest Run
5.5km
7
Lifts
335"
Avg. Snowfall
851cm annually
How Castle Mountain Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
15%
40%
25%
20%
●Beginner
15% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced
25% of trails
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◆◆Expert
20% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 5, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Castle Mountain Resort
By Car
Castle Mountain Resort is in Alberta, Canada. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude49.3186
Longitude-114.4047
RegionAlberta, Canada
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Castle Mountain Resort trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Castle Mountain Resort averages 335" of snowfall a year.
Castle Mountain Resort rates 15% of its terrain as beginner, across 115 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Castle Mountain Resort averages 335" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 7,530 ft.
Castle Mountain Resort is located in Alberta, Canada. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 49.3186, -114.4047.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Castle Mountain Resort, plus any places we've researched.
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