Nakiska Ski Area Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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Nakiska Ski Area reviews & ratings
4.3 (3 reviews)
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4.33 (3 ratings)
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4.67 (3 ratings)
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2.67 (3 ratings)
Après Ski
3.00 (3 ratings)
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3.00 (3 ratings)
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4.33 (3 ratings)
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Overview

Nakiska Ski Area, known for hosting the alpine events of the 1988 Winter Olympics, offers a blend of historic significance and contemporary skiing experiences. The resort is celebrated for its well-groomed runs and efficient lift system, making it a favorite among both beginners and seasoned skiers. Its proximity to Calgary makes it an ideal choice for day trips or short skiing getaways. Nakiska features a variety of terrain, including wide-open groomed trails and challenging slopes for advanced skiers. The resort's emphasis on family-friendly activities and ski programs makes it a great destination for visitors of all ages. Throughout the season, Nakiska hosts several events and competitions, adding to its lively and engaging atmosphere. The resort's commitment to maintaining excellent skiing conditions is evident, ensuring a top-notch experience for all visitors.

Main Stats

75Total Runs
1021 acresSkiable Terrain
5003 feetBottom Elevation
7415 feetTop Elevation

Reviews

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Sinan - intermediate snowboarder
Nov, 20 - 2024
Very close to the city of Calgary. A decent selection of runs at various difficulty levels. Very well maintained. Can be a bit crowded on weekends and holidays.
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Andrii - beginner snowboarder
Nov, 15 - 2024
Great place for snowboarding, gives you different options for hiking and lanes with different levels of routes. Great location, close to Calgary just 1 hour drive from.
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Dylan - advanced skier
Nov, 15 - 2024
Nikiska was designed and built in preparation for the 1988 Winter Olympics. If you like ripping on groomers, GS style, this hill has enough elevation to put a smile on your fache. With 1,021 skiable acres over 64 runs, Nikiski has a blend of 16% greens, 70% blues, and 10% single blacks. The hill has enough terrain to meet the most demanding beginner to advanced skier.... however, for the experts reading, only having 4% double blacks and limited back-country access, the hill lacks its luster in this area! If hard-core tertian is desired, check out Kicking Horse down the road a few hours; another superb RCR resort! Breathtaking, for sure. Personally, Nikiska is one of my favourite hills. It's close to Calgary, very economical, the staff is friendly, a family favourite, and the RCR staff do an excellent job running the joint. Simply put, the hill is stellar to get out, rip 10 to 15 runs back-to-back, grab a coffee, and rip it up again! On lax days, it's a great hill to crush the day, giving smiles per snowy miles!

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