The Skiers' Guide to Marmot Basin

Lots of snow, very friendly employees, ski conditions great, good variétés of slopes, Nice Lay out, easy not to get lost, parking close to the hill. We skied for 4 days on a row, we were a family of 3 with different ski skills and each and everyone was happy. The food and drinks were good and at a reasonable Price. We all are looking to Go back soon.

I go to the hill alot and so do a lot of edmontonions! It’s the closest we’ve got but it does the trick just fine! Always awesome to get out there after a big dump but sadly that wasn’t the case this time. I can’t imagine it’s too easy to keep away the patches of ice but marmot basin manages well with the weather and seems to always be ready for that weekend rush! If you’re a powder lover this may not be the hill for you although sometimes we get lucky! It’s a great hill for easy greens blues and even easy blacks for what it is. Great starter mountain!

Absolutely loved it as a first mountain experience, fell completely in love with the sport and I now go 1-2 times per week. So thankful and glad to live somewhat close to the mountains.

The hill is quite good and not very busy if your not doing a day trip from Edmonton make sure to get accommodations in jasper before your trip.

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

The mountain is great, however there is limited selection for eating and no apres ski at all once the lifts close everything closes soon after and everyone goes home! Accommodation is 30 mins away in Jasper.

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.