Ski or Snowboard Marmot Basin, Alberta, Canada

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The ski and snowboard resort of Marmot Basin is located deep within the rugged Canadian Rockies near the town of Jasper in the Canadian State of Alberta. The incredibly scenic location inside Jasper National Park offers uncrowded slopes, a great variety of terrain and an excellent selection of accommodation, dining and shopping options. Jasper National Park is a popular summertime destination for travelers from every corner of the planet and wintertime is considered the area’s “off season” providing excellent value to budget minded visitors in search of a world class winter sports adventure. The ski area offers a pleasing mix of runs that appeal to all skill levels with piste designations virtually even between novice, intermediate and advanced. The on-mountain ski and snowboard school offers group and private lessons with special programs for children as young as 4 years of age. Among the features that make a trip to Alberta’s Marmot Basin attractive to skiers and snowboarders are 86 marked trails with the longest run stretching 5.6km; an average of 400cm of snow annually; 7 lifts, including 3 high speed quads; a terrain park with slides, table tops and jumps; a lengthy season that runs from mid-November to May. Marmot Basin has the reputation of offering some of the best glade skiing in the Canadian Rockies with tree lined trails, wide-open bowls, long-gentle runs and steep chutes and moguls for experts that round out the experience. The charming town of Jasper lies 360km west of Edmonton, Alberta and 290km north of Banff, Alberta. Jasper has its own railway station with regular service from Vancouver, BC and Edmonton and Canadian cities even further east. Major highways connect Jasper with major cities throughout Canada and the United States. International Airports in Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary welcome visitors from anywhere around the globe. Activities for après ski include lively pubs with entertainment, sports bars and upscale lounges. Your dream of skiing or snowboarding in the Canadian Rockies may be completed by including a trip to Marmot Basin near Jasper, Alberta on your list. The long season, short lift lines and incomparable beauty found at this unspoiled location will make for an unforgettable memory.

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