The Skiers' Guide to Marmot Basin

Went there for the first time in 2025 and tried snowboarding for the first time. It was a good hill to really get the fundamentals down while on the green runs. I’ve been 3 times since then and I can confidently say it’s been a great hill to learn on with some great views! Highly recommend making the trip and it’s never seems to get too busy so you shouldn’t be waiting at the lift often

Weather was amazing, groomed runs were perfect, off-piste was choppy and chewed up but manageable. Parking lot was awesome for tailgate lunch and BBQ.

Know you way back to the parking lot before dark. Easy to get lost. Lots of powder and trees. Great snow quality always.

An absolute hidden gem! Never had to wait in lift lines! Felt like we had the mountain to ourselves. Doesn't look big on a map but there was so much to explore! So many tree runs! The kids were also able to go all over the mountain with nice green and blue runs off every lift. The kids camp at the ski school were great and it let us go explore the great black and double black terrain!

Jasper's a cool little town, lots of great places to eat. Will definitely go back to ski and explore the area more!

I’ve been skiing at Marmot Basin since I was 4 years old and it’s an amazing experience in the Canadian Rockies. Lift line ups are very minimal and it has great snow every season!!

Great day trip for families if you're in central/northern Alberta. Relatively cheap, lift lines move quickly even when busy, and a varied amount of terrain for all skill levels. Snow quality is typically good, but it can be really cold so later up.

I’ll be honest, I’ve been coming here for a number of years. I love this place. It’s small, friendly with an unprecedented amount of terrain. The variety of runs is exceptional - trees for beginners and experts, powder runs with pockets of the fresh stuff, drops, pops and cloud like mushrooms to pop off. Beautiful long groomers and mogul fields that will test even the best skiers. Beginner friendly slopes to double black terrain and everything in between.

The staff are friendly and kind and always welcoming.

The food this year is exceptional for chalet food (and non chalet food to be fair) my only criticism would be the space in the chalet can get tight when it’s busy so either do an early or late lunch on high volume days.

The standard of teaching is great and ski patrol do an exceptional job of opening up the terrain when ever they can.

The town is quiet and still coming back from the devastating fires it experienced last summer it most things are open for visitors it was mainly the locals that suffered. It’s a beautiful place and although the drive up the hill is not as pretty as before there is still something beautiful in the new landscape.

Great mountain, lots of powder, great runs for both beginners and experienced riders. tree runs are great.

Mountain is great, after a large snowfall the powder is unreal. Jasper needs tourists now more than ever go visit please and thanks

It’s always a great hill for all the family and All different skill levels . Go every year and will continue to do so.

I found marmot basin a great ski respoet it's close to me easy travels the ride to the resort is a little sketchy but not bad, lots of parking easy to go from car to hill without having to unbind, mid mountain chalet is great, lots of run and lifts for what you want to ride like eagle chair for more pow and less busy while the knob brings u to the more difficult areas

I boarded here as a kid and I love this mountian. The park is decent but the powder is unreal here.

I ski marmot often with my family. While snow the last few years has been lacking, the mountain does an amazing job with what they get. Staff are amazing. My kids loved the ski school when they were learning. When there is lots of snow the mountain can surprise with what it can throw at you. Even as a skier who grew up on the two big west coast mountains, I can find some fun challenges all day long.

We go to marmot basin a few times a year with our kids ages 8 & 10. They love it there. It’s a great family hill

Marmot Basin is one of those mountains that stays under the radar, and that’s what makes it so good. It’s wide, open, and doesn’t feel overcrowded, so you can actually ride instead of dodging people all day.
The snow is usually solid, and when it’s good, it’s really good. Being up near Jasper means powder lasts longer than most places, and you can still find fresh lines later in the day.
The terrain is best for natural riding. Long groomers, fun tree runs, and side hits everywhere if you know how to look for them. It’s not a park-focused hill, but the mountain itself keeps things interesting.
The vibe is chill and low ego. No hype, no influencer energy, just people there to ride. Weather and visibility can be hit or miss, but on a clear day it’s hard to beat.
Overall, Marmot Basin feels like a snowboarder’s mountain that hasn’t sold out. Definitely worth the trip if you like space, natural terrain, and a laidback scene.

Underrated resort as it’s harder to get to than the Banff/Lake Louise hills for tourists (4hr drive from Edmonton airport or from Banff area and risk highway 93 being closed). Great value and outside of a few times a year, it’s ski right to chair, minimal lines and waits. Jasper is a gorgeous town and has a real small town feel versus the tourist trap vibe of other towns. Check out the newly opened Otto’s Cache for coffee and great provisions. Great beer and grub at Jasper Brewing and their new sister distillery, Maligne is beautiful. Dine at Evil Dave’s, Raven and Olive. Also, the Korean restaurant is amazing. Love that little town and the hill!

Great place, even better when it’s sunny out
Great family hill, lots of variety. The new knob chair is also a great addition.

Just feels like home!! Comfortable skiing for all levels! Jasper townsite is magical, great food, relaxed atmosphere with small town welcoming feeling.

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).