1 Get Your Ticket to Ride
You can’t hop on a chair lift without a lift ticket, so getting one is definitely a good place to start! Whether you want to go for a weekend, a day or the entire season, Marmot Basin offers a variety of passes for skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities.
Marmot Escape Card
For $79, the Marmot Escape Card provides card holders with half price lift tickets all season long, and tons of other perks (including discounts on hotels, food, rentals and lessons!)
2018/2019 Seasons Pass
If you plan on hitting the slopes in Jasper multiple times this year, getting a 2018/19 Season Pass is an obvious no-brainer! Offering full season passes, mid-week passes and discounted student and senior passes, Marmot Basin strives to ensure the mountain is accessible to everyone who wants to explore it!
2 Find a Place to Stay
From mountain luxury to rustic cabin comfort, Jasper’s accommodations are sure to please every ski bum!
Want to soak in a hot tub after your ski day? Most of Jasper’s hotels offer hot tubs to give guests the opportunity to rejuvenate before conquering any upcoming adventures! The Chateau Jasper, the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre and the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge also offer spa treatments to travellers who need a little extra relaxation after a long day on the slopes.
3 Prepare for Powder
In Jasper, snow days are the best days. Jasper’s mountain tops have been experiencing some exceptional winter conditions – and the snow isn’t stopping anytime soon!
Before making fresh tracks in the snow, be sure to take some time to get all the right winter clothing and equipment. Dig your boots out of the closet, try on your winter jacket and grab your warm base layers to keep you warm as you approach the mountain-top.
Need some rentals? Marmot Basin and Edge Control all offer a wide selection of ski and snowboard rentals for all abilities.
For more info on Marmot Basin’s snow conditions, check out the snow report at www.skimarmot.com
4 Get Ready to Conquer Versatile Terrain
With 1,720 acres, 91 runs and 3,000 vertical feet of diverse terrain (including the newly opened north side of the mountain known as Tres Hombres), Marmot Basin has plenty of runs for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders.
Whether you want to race down a black diamond, catch some air in the terrain park or go for a leisurely ride down a green run, Marmot’s crowd-free routes and lift lines offer visitors the opportunity to explore the diversity of the mountain in just one visit!
Take a look at the Marmot Basin Winter Trail Map here.
5 Know where to Après-Ski
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a novice snow bunny, there’s nothing quite like celebrating a successful day on the slopes with Jasper’s après ski.
After conquering your last run of the day at Marmot Basin, warm up with a fresh pint and some delicious grub at one of Jasper’s local establishments. If it’s Friday night, head down to the Jasper Legion for open jam night.
Jasper is also home to numerous yoga studios that offer night-time classes, so take some time to stretch out those tired muscles with an evening yoga class at Jasper Wellness.
6 Have Fun!
Last, but definitely not least – have the best time ever!
For more information on the 2018/19 ski season, visit: www.skimarmot.com
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