Sunshine Village
The majority of the terrain at Sunshine Village is above 7,000 feet, far above the hustle & bustle of the valley below. Wide-open cruising runs with views of 2 provinces offers an unforgettable experience. Lift lineups are never an issue at Sunshine Village as the resort features the most lifts in the Canadian Rockies. Runs are a mix of 20% beginner, 55% intermediate and 25% expert/advanced.
| Base Snowfall: | 68 | Lifts Open: | 6/12 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 6 cm | Current Temperature: | -8 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 26 cm | Expected High: | -6 °C |
Lake Louise Mountain Resort
As Canada's largest single ski area, Lake Louise Mountain Resort offers skiers and boarders unlimited possibilities. With four mountain faces, 4200 skiable acres and 139 named trails, 'the Lake' is hard to beat. Enjoy our re-designed cafeterias and the updated Kokanee Kabin – Lake Louise just keeps getting better. With abundant natural snow, backed up by Canada's largest snowmaking system, Louise guarantees skiing from early November to the end of April. Runs are a mix of 25% beginner, 45% intermediate, and 30% expert/advanced.
| Base Snowfall: | 56 | Lifts Open: | 4/9 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | -4 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 43 cm | Expected High: | -4 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | 56 cms in the past week. Glacier Quad Chair, Top of the World 6 Passenger, Paradise Triple Chair and Sunny T Bar, along with the Rail Park are Open, Adult day $52.95 Adult 1/2 day $42.95 Senior/Youth full day $36.95Senior/Youth 1/2 day $29.50 Child full day $17.50 Child 1/2 day $14.00 Buy early save Big. Buy your Louise card and ski for $25.00 per day to November 21/08 | |||
Whispering Pines
All natural snow. Families, friends and groups with a variety of abilities can ski and snowboard together in a relaxed and friendly environment. The elevation at the top of the hill is 3500 ft.
| Base Snowfall: | 25 | Lifts Open: | 0/3 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 10 cm | Current Temperature: | -10 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 10 cm | Expected High: | -5 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | Opening somtime in December | |||
Vista Ridge
Fort McMurray's Vista Ridge ski area boasts the Best Non-Mountain Winter Recreation in Alberta with over 35 skiable acres. Located 15.0 km East of Fort McMurray off Highway 69/Airport Road, you can ski, ride and slide at Vista Ridge! Our day lodge includes a Rental/Retail/Repair Shop, full service cafeteria and bar, and our Snow School offers both private and group lessons. Vista Ridge offers a great experience if you are learning how to ski or snowboard, with our beginner's area serviced by two conveyor belt style carpet lifts. For those of you who do not ski or snowboard, our Tube Park operates weekends with over 120 tubes available. Terrain Park enthusiasts: We have over 20 jib features varying from beginner to expert, spread out among our beginner and advanced terrain parks. These parks are serviced with multiple snow features (jibs, jumps, boarder cross tracks, etc), including a 20ft long wall ride and a 10ft half pipe with hits along the side.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 2/3 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | -4 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | -4 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | Sled stop open! Located at the bottom of the hill (800 m from the Clearwater River, the snowmobile stop is open on weekends and holidays. | |||
Valley Ski Club (Castor) Assoc.
Set in the beautiful Battle River Valley come and enjoy the fun with your whole family. All trails are patrolled by qualified Ski Patrol offering excellent terrain for skiers and snowboarders from beginner through expert. Private and group lessons are available. A 'State of the Art' snowmaking system and excellent grooming allows good, consistent snow conditions from Mid December - March. Facilities include: Day Lodge; Snack Bar with hot meals and Rental Shop. Hours of operation are Thursday to Sunday from 10:00am - 4:00pm Evenings Thursday and Fridays from 6:00pm - 10:00pm.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 2/2 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | 0 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 0 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | All runs open daily; Closed Christmas Day. | |||
Tawatinaw Valley Alpine/Nordic Centre
Discover The Valley! Tawatinaw Valley is one of the best lowland ski areas in Alberta. Only 1 hour north of Edmonton, in the historic Landing Trail, Tawatinaw Valley spreads over 140 acres and boasts some of the most spectacular runs and views outside the Rocky Mountains. Twenty-four well-groomed runs featuring gullies, ravines, open hills and gentle slopes provide challenges for skiers of all ages and abilities. There is also 20 km of cross-country trails suitable for all skill levels. For the snowboarder we have a variety of rails, funboxes and hits. Our Superpipe is recognized as one of the best in Alberta. If you are looking for fun and excitement this winter, come out and experience Tawatinaw Valley.
| Base Snowfall: | 60 | Lifts Open: | 4/4 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 10 cm | Current Temperature: | -22 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 10 cm | Expected High: | -22 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | We have 23 runs open and the conditions are VERY GOOD. | |||
Sunridge Ski Area
Sunridge is Edmonton's premiere learn-to-ski area with the largest beginner terrain in the Edmonton area. We also offer snowtubing, with a dedicated lift so you don't have to walk back up the hill, for a fast ride down one of our three groomed chutes.
| Base Snowfall: | 60 | Lifts Open: | 7/7 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | -10 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | -10 °C |
Spring Lake Ski Hill
Spring Hill has been run by volunteers for over 20 years. We welcome Downhill skiers and boarders and have a great Beginner Hill. For the Cross Country skier we offer over 10km of groomed trails. There are also plenty of other activities offered to the none skier such as: Ice Fishing, snowshoeing and snow mobile trails. We have a small Rental Shop, offer Ski Lessons, Chalet & Concession. Open Saturday/Sundays from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/1 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | 0 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 0 °C |
Snow Valley
Snow Valley is a not-for-profit organization serving the Edmonton community since 1961. We offer a total of 8 runs for beginner to advanced skiers and snowboarders. Terrain Park has features for beginner to professional. We have a Cross-Country Area with training grid and 1 km loop; 100% machine-made snow and groomed frequently. 17,800 sq ft Mountain Lodge whicxh includes: Guest Services; Rental Shop; Retail Snow Rider Store; Tuning and Repair Shop; Food Services; Express Lift Ticket Window and Administration Offices. We offer Beginner to Advanced lessons with certified ski and snowboard instructors.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/4 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | 0 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 2 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | Edmonton's ONLY Quad Chair lift is ready and waiting for snow! We are currently building our base as weather permits. Keep checking our website for the latest developments, and catch a glimpse of our snow making progress on our webcam page. | |||
Silver Summit Ski Area
13 Well groomed ski runs; Lodge Accomodations on hill with licensed Lounge and Cafeteria. Ski Rentals and Pro Shop. Ski and Boarding Lessons available. Silver Summit also offers great skiing for the Cross-Country enthusiast, free of charge. We maintain 15 km of trails, all close to the Silver Summit area. Snowmobiles are welcome - Trails interconnecting between Silver Summit, Edson, Fox Creek and Whitecourt.
| Base Snowfall: | 85 | Lifts Open: | 3/3 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | -4 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | -4 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | 100% Natural Snow! | |||
Rabbit Hill Snow Resort
Rabbit Hill Snow Resort is the largest Capital Region Ski and Snowboard Resort located in the scenic North Saskatchewan River valley 15 minutes South West of Edmonton. Rabbit Hill offers over 40 acres of ski and snowboard trails as well as one of the best Terrain parks in Western Canada. Need some lessons? No problem. Rabbit Hill's award winning Snow School offers lessons for all ages and ability levels and will make skiing or snowboarding fun and effortless.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/8 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | 0 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 0 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | Closed for Season | |||
Nitehawk Ski Area
Nitehawk is a community club, on site Wilderness RV park, a natural Luge world championship track, the 4th Ariel Water ramp and Freestyle Air site.
| Base Snowfall: | 125 | Lifts Open: | 10/3 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | -3 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 2 cm | Expected High: | 0 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | For the Week February 22- March 2nd. Open Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am - 2:30 and 5:30pm - 9:30 pm. $20 Friday Feb 22 open 10:00-4:00. Frugal Friday 5:30-9:30 $15 Saturday and Sunday open 10:00 - 5:00pm | |||
Medicine Lodge Ski Hill
Not a river valley big hill all natural snow. Offering a variety of runs ranging from: advanced, intermediate and beginner. We have a main lodge facility offering ski and snowboard rentals; lessons for individuals or groups. Our hours of operation are weekends and local school holidays. We are located 10 km west of Bentley on Hwy#12.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/3 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | 0 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 0 °C |
Long Lake Ski Area
Long Lake is a great place to take the family and enjoy a treasure in our backyard. Our runs cover over 30 acres and we have runs for every ability. We are a friendly, family oriented ski are where lift lines are short and smiles are contagious. We have a licensed cafe, rental shop and patrol room in our chalet.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/2 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | -5 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | -1 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | Closed for the season. Thanks to all of our great customers for a fun and exciting season. Summer chalet rental available. | |||
Little Smoky Ski Area
NEW CHALET BEING BUILT IN 2007! The Little Smoky Ski Area offers machine groomed runs with natural and manmade snow to guarantee good ski conditions. A wide variety of rental equipment is available with 200 skis, boots and snowboards. The Chalet is a great place to relax and enjoy home-cooked meals at reasonable rates. We strive to make the experience of skiing enjoyable for the beginner as well as the advanced skier. Hope to see you on the slopes of the Little Smoky soon!
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/2 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | 0 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 0 °C |
Hidden Valley Ski Area
Nestled away in the picturesque evergreen forests of the Cypress Hills Provincial Park is a great ski and snowboard facility waiting for you to explore. Hidden Valley is known for its consistent snow conditions, great facilities and friendly people. The trails are diverse, offering gentle slopes for beginners, cruising terrain for intermediates and more challenging runs for experts. To add the winter adventure, the Elkwater Lake Lodge allows you to escape and relax in one of many different suites with fireplaces, decks, and whirlpools. We are located 65 km southeast of Medicine Hat (30 km east on Hwy#1 then go south 35 km on Hwy#41 south).
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/4 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 2 cm | Current Temperature: | 4 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 6 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | Opening Soon!! | |||
Gwynne Valley Ski Hill
Family focused hill run by volunteers. Hours of operation are Evenings Tuesday and Friday 6:30pm - 9:30pm and Weekends Saturday and Sundays 11:00am - 4:30pm. Located netween Wetaskiwin and Camrose on Hwy#13 South of Gwynne Valley.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 2/2 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | 0 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 0 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | Phone ski hill 780.352.3515 | |||
Fairview Ski Hill
A community operated hill for over 35 years offering many runs from beginner to expert. We offer 20,000 feet of groomed runs on 100% natural snow. Come and enjoy special events like: Family Day Ski Races and a Winter Carnival throughout the season. We have newly added a Tobbagan Hill and Cross-Country ski trails offering beginner and expert trails and we look forward to opening our new Snow Terrain Park for this season. Operating hours are Wednesday and Friday Evenings from 5:00pm - 9:00pm Weekends from 10:00am - 4:30pm
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/4 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | 0 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 0 °C |
Drumheller Valley Ski Area
A compact ski hill nestled on the edge of Drumheller offering 30 skiable acres and sweeping views of the Drumheller Valley's unique geography. We offer a Day Lodge with Cafeteria service, full Rental Shop and Ski School. A variety of runs for all ski levels and 100% snowmaking capacity on the hill.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/2 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | -14 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | -5 °C |
Canyon Ski Area
CANYON SKI AREA is Alberta's largest non-mountain area! Spectacular skiing and snowboarding await you at Canyon where we have it all! We have 1104 meter vertical which gives everyone a slope to suit their preference. With 5 different lifts and 15 runs; Canyon gives you more time on the slopes and less time in line-ups. With our extensive lighting system illuminating your way, you will enjoy a pleasurable evening under the stars. Canyon's vast snowmaking system gives you a jump on the season and, a long with Canyon's premiere grooming equipment, ensures great conditions throughout the winter. Canyon provides a fully licensed cafeteria and lounge, ski, snowboard, and helmet rentals, and lessons; including 'Discover Skiing and/or Snowboarding' packages, and a Ski & Stay Packages with two local hotels. The centrally located city of Red Deer is located only 5 minutes west of Canyon Ski Area.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 5/5 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | 0 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 0 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | Conditions are VERY GOOD on groomed runs and trails! | |||
Canmore Nordic Centre
The Nordic Centre Provincial Park offers 65km of groomed ski trails for novice, intermediate and advanced skiers. It is home to the Canadian Cross-Country and Biathlon Ski teams. The Centre's snowmaking capacity was increased in December of 2005 to cover in excess of 20 km of trail with man made snow. The Centre also has a new 6.5 km illuminated Ski Trail available for night skiing. Facilities include a full service Cafe and on site Ski Shop offering lessons, rentals, repairs and sales.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/0 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 2 cm | Current Temperature: | -11 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | -3 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | The Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is not open for skiing at the moment. The projected opening date is Saturday, November 22, 2008. Snowmaking is in progress. Come to our celebration on Friday, November 21 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm to celebrate the 20th year Anniversary of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games - sledding hills, bonfires, live entertainment... | |||
Canada Olympic Park
Largest snowboard half-pipe in the world, replica of the one to be built for 2010 Olympic Winter Games; New Beginner areas for both skiing and snowboarding; Full variety of lessons for all ages; 2 km cross-country ski track; Opening this winter, new world leading training facilities for ski jumping, freestyle moguls and aerials, and alpine slalom; Site of national and international competitions in bobsleigh, luge, skeleton, freestyle skiing and snowboarding this winter; Offers bobsleigh rides to the public on Olympic Track.
| Base Snowfall: | 100 | Lifts Open: | 6/6 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | -25 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | -15 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | Hard Packed Groomed | |||
Pass Powderkeg Ski Area
Located in the heart of the beautiful Crowsnest Pass this ski hill has a vertical rise of 400 metres with a total inclined ski length of 1160 metres. We offer Night skiing, Terrain park, Ski School, Pro patrol, Lodge with Concession and Lounge and complete Rental Shop.
| Base Snowfall: | 77 | Lifts Open: | 2/3 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 4 cm | Current Temperature: | -5 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 9 cm | Expected High: | -3 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | Machine Groomed Powder | |||
Marmot Basin
In one week, Marmot received over two feet of new powder and it is still bucketing snow. Join us for Jasper in January celebrations this month or take the Snow Train Express from Edmonton. Marmot Basin provides 84 named trails on over 1,675 acres of terrain supported by world class facilities. The mountain offers 3,000 vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding on natural, dry, Rocky Mountain powder. Marmot Basin is one of the least crowded ski areas of its size in all of North America. Runs are a mix of 30% beginner, 30% intermediate and 40% expert/advanced. Our new state-of-the-art snowmaking system is up and running and includes 47 hydrants and 10 high efficiency snow guns that cover 6 main runs top to bottom in the lower mountain area.
| Base Snowfall: | 0 | Lifts Open: | 0/9 | |
| Snowfall last 24 hours: | 0 cm | Current Temperature: | 0 °C | |
| Snowfall last 7 days: | 0 cm | Expected High: | 0 °C | |
| Condition Overview: | CLOSED FOR THE SEASON - THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! | |||
Ski Norquay
Ski Norquay encompasses a wide variety of terrain to suit everyone. Terrain ranges from gentle beginner runs that provide areas to build confidence and skill, to heart pounding double black diamond runs that will challenge any expert. Runs are a mix of 20% beginner, 36% intermediate and 44% expert/advanced.
Nakiska
Canada's Olympic mountain is a legacy of excellence. Convenientely located in beautiful Kananaskis Country just 45 minutes west of the city of Calgary, Nakiska gives skiers and riders first-rate facilities, both on-mountain and in adjacent Kananaskis village. State of the art snowmaking and grooming make Nakiska's conditions very reliable. Beginners and intermediate skiers love Nakiska for its long, groomed runs, while more advanced skiers and riders enjoy the challenges of the upper mountain.
Castle Mountain Resort
Castle was proud to introduce the New Mount Haig, serviced by the new Huckleberry Triple Chair, to our guests last season. The new mountain has increased Castles intermediate and novice terrain by 10 times and has made Castle much more friendly to everyone in the family. Reveiws from guests have described Mount Haig as some of the best gentle cruising terrain anywhere with all natural snow. Untracked powder, short lift lines and wide open spaces to mention a few of this mountains stellar qualities. Castle is a diamond in the rough. With 2833 vertical feet and over 1600 acres you'll be in heaven all day long. Known as the 'Best Kept Secret in the West', Castle boasts the lightest, driest powder skiing anywhere.
