The Skiers' Guide to Marmot Basin: Expert Analysis & Reviews

I love taking the School house Chairlift up and just skiing over to the right to hit successive greens blue runs. I do this all day as my son and sister go up the mountain but people are so affable on the chair lift a nice chat often emerges. I love this place and Jasper is my favorite place in this world though the landscape has changed after the fires.

Marmot is a great place for a family, and an perfect place for any group that ranges from beginner to expert. There are extreme runs, and lots of double-black diamonds. There are many new runs. We love the new Eagle lift. I have been skiing Marmot since 1975. I love Marmot and the town of Jasper, Alberta. I think this i s a Canadian gem. There were forest fires recently, but there are still many hotels. The town needs visitors because the federal government is so weak in its response to help rebuild the town (much like its lack of preventive action before the fires).

Marmot basin is a medium sized ski resort that is great for a day or two. While not a lot of terrain to explore, the groomed runs are wide and make for a good day of skiing. When the back country runs are open (ie: rock gardens) they provide a really good challenge and some great powder. The smaller size of the resort makes the cost less which is really good considering how much most resorts charge these days. Overall it's a great choice and good value for your money!