Photo: Marmot.basin / CC BY-SA 4.0About Marmot Basin
Marmot Basin is a ski resort in Alberta, Canada. It offers 3,000 feet of vertical drop, 1,720 skiable acres, 91 marked runs, served by 7 lifts, with an average of about 173" of snow a year. Parks Canada issued a licence to Marmot Basin Ski-Lifts Ltd. in 1964; the upper chalet and Yellow T-bar were in place for the 1964–65 season. Jasper National Park ski area with 3,000 feet of vertical, 1,720 acres and an even 30/30/20/20 terrain distribution.
Why Visit Marmot Basin?
- 91 runs with 2,999ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 173"
- 1,720 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 7 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Marmot Basin, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
8,570ft
Summit Elevation
2,612m
5,571ft
Base Elevation
1,698m
2,999ft
Vertical Drop
914m
1,720 acres
Skiable Area
696.06 ha
91
Total Runs
3.5mi
Longest Run
5.6km
7
Lifts
173"
Avg. Snowfall
439cm annually
How Marmot Basin compares
Terrain Breakdown
30%
30%
40%
●Beginner
30% of trails
■Intermediate
30% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
40% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 14, 2025
Closing DayMay 4, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Marmot Basin
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Marmot Basin is in Alberta, Canada. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude52.8050
Longitude-118.0811
RegionAlberta, Canada
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Marmot Basin trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
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Revelstoke Mountain Resort
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Sunshine Village
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3,510ft137 runs
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Sun Peaks Resort
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2,940ft144 runs
154 mi away
SilverStar Mountain Resort
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2,493ft132 runs
174 mi away
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Marmot Basin averages 173" of snowfall a year.
Marmot Basin rates 30% of its terrain as beginner, across 91 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Marmot Basin averages 173" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 8,570 ft.
Marmot Basin 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: 52.805, -118.0811.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Marmot Basin, plus any places we've researched.
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