The Skiers' Guide to Nakiska Ski Area

Amazing time to spend i really enjoyed my time. Will go back and definitely snowboard again. Have to invite my wife next time how ever

Nakiksa is an amazing hill for families with different abilities.

Only 1 hour from Calgary. Great mix of easy and difficult.

I can be at Nakiska an hour from my door. Runs that are open are in good shape considering the lack of natural snow we have had this year. I ski during the week mostly and it is busy enough to have chair chat with someone.I ski weekends with my great nephews and niece I find it can be a little busy but generally not overwhelmingly so. I like the ability to drop my gear off in the drive, park my vehicle and do the reverse at the end of the day. Always room in the day lodge to leave bags inside. Food is consistent and tasty, a little pricey but everywhere is like that now.All in all a great place to ski alone of with your extended family (which can be up to 15 of us)

Nakiska goes above and beyond to create memorable experiences for families, first time riders, and those who enjoy avoiding long line ups. There are hidden gems to be found and on a clear day, the views are breathtaking. The ski school is one of the most competitively priced in the Bow Valley, and the instructors know how to ensure safety, learning and fun! For a more intimate experience with the mountains of Kananaskis, Nakiska is worth the hour drive from Calgary. ,

Great family mountain, close to Calgary. Snow making equipment ensures that there is a good snow pack even if the weather is not cooperating.

the resort was beautiful and hotel was incredible (albeit expensive) but all of the runs were sheets of ice and it was hard to find nice snow.

Great local hill, its not the biggest or most impressive in the area. I wouldnt put it on my list if visiting western Canada for a big mountain ski trip, but for locals the runs and infrastructure are great for a quick day on the hill.

Close to Calgary, usually not too busy, and well maintained terrain.

Their mid-mountain lodge is a great place to eat your brown bag lunch and recharge before taking on the rest of your day!

Nakiska is not in a high snow fall area, but groomers can be really good if out early in the morning. The Glades are a lot of fun when there is enough snow. It is the closet ski resort to Calgary and can get very busy on weekends and holidays.

Tends to be quite icy. Some decent tree runs. Was very quiet midweek. The restaurant at the base is decent

Nakiska is a hill that is really geared towards ski race training. If that is what you are looking for, Nakiska is the best of the best. They have awesome groomed runs and rent lane space to ski race teams from around the world. They have great snowmaking capability and plenty of groomers freshening the hill each night laying down the corduroy.

For off-piste or powder skiing, its not the best. The glades can be fun when they get enough snow. But more often than not its pretty thin cover and you spend your time scraping along roots and rocks. That said, if you want consistent groomed runs with a nice pitch, there are plenty to be had at nakiska.

Nakiska is a great bang for your buck, short commute resort but that being said there is plenty of quality turns to be had here. The groomers are some of my favorite to lap as they flow very nicely with lots of space. The glades at the top are great fun when there's a good snow year or lots of wind loading them.

Nakiska Ski Resort is a great place. Situated only 1.2 hours from the nearest city of Calgary, its an easy drive. The mountain is smaller than its competitors, however the nice thing is much less wait times and almost no lineups. The lift operators are all very friendly, and the lifts are efficient. The hill can be icy, however they work hard to keep everything groomed and safe. They are currently making snow and working to get everything open for the season.
I would recommend bringing your own food and coffee as options are limited and fairly pricey.
Backcountry style runs are there but limited.
Overall a great hill.

The Nakiska Ski Area is a great place for affordability, families, food, great staff, beginners and intermediate skiers looking for an amazing ski experience. It well maintained terrain as well as the bronze, silver, and gold chairlifts. The bronze runs are for beginners that are learning to ski or snowboard. The silver runs are for intermediate skiers or snowboards. The gold runs are for experienced skiers and have lots of exhilarating runs. The food is expensive but cheaper than a lot of ski hills but its worth it because of how good it is. The staff are very friendly and are very helpful, they can teach new skiers or snowboarders very easily. Overall the Nakiska ski area is a 5/5 for its affordability, great for families, food, staff, great for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders looking for a great place to have a fun time.

Close to the city and has good deals for families. That also results in a very busy ski hill with lots of kids on it. Conditions are very skied out most of the time and can get very icy. Decent range of runs and some terrain.
Lifts are not bad and food is decent.

Nakiska is a very nice and tame resort that is easy to learn at and have a good time, its been a while since Ive been there but I remember it being great, and Ill definitely have to check it back out this year. The people are also very nice!

The Nakiska Ski Resort is a very beginner friendly mountain with wonderful staff. But also has a boat load of runs and other activities to enjoy with the family that ate very child friendly. Iv'e had a Nakiska Ski pass for the last 2 years now continuing this year. And its been an all around great experience and fun time even though my other siblings dont enjoy skiing as much as i do its been a great way to spend time with my mother and younger cousins, aswell as aunt and uncle.

P.s hope you have or had a good day

This hill is really good for beginners and intermediate boarders. It offer a range of terrain. Only down side there is no park terrain.

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.

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.

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!