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Castle Mountain

Castle Mountain Resort is a ski and snowboard resort located just east of the Continental Divide in southwest Alberta, 2.5 hours from Calgary. Castle Mountain averages over 910 cm of annual snowfall that falls of 2,833 vertical feet of steeps, chutes, bowls, glades, cruisers and strollers. Skiers and riders have access to 78 trails spread over 2 mountains, thanks to 6 chairlifts that also provide access to 8 alpine bowls and 3 terrain parks. Visitors can book a stay at the Castle Mountain Ski Lodge & Hotel and find a variety of dining options in Castle’s mountain villages.

Elevation

Summit

7480ft
Vertical Drop

2831ft
Base

4625ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

10%

Intermediate Runs

30%

Advanced Runs

30%

Expert Runs

30%

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

3000 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 6
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

Box 610

T0K1W0 Pincher Creek

Canada

Phone: (888) 754-8667

info@skicastle.ca

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/07/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/07/2013

Projected Days Open: 119

Days Open Last Year: 100

Years Open: 48

Average Snowfall: 900"

Castle Mountain Reviews

by inallout 22nd March 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 2
Albertas Best Hidden Secret

Pros: Steep and Deep
Cons: Few Amenities
by rmarney 2nd March 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 1
Steep n Deep

Pros: Steep and Deep
Cons: No Highspeeds on Main Face
by fatony3 16th March 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 0
Nice wide variety of terrain

Pros: nice bowls, lots of snow
Cons: old and slow lifts
by wade.nelson 7th December 2008
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 5
no friends on a hill like this!

Pros: Steep, Deep and full of great people
Cons: can be intimidating to the beginner skier