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Nakiska Ski Area Overview

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Nakiska Ski Area

Located in the heart of the spectacular Kananaskis Valley, Nakiska was specifically designed to host the alpine events of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Located just 45 minutes from Calgary, Nakiska's terrain was carefully planned to meet the needs of family visitors. In fact 70 percent of Nakiska's terrain is rated as intermediate, with 16 percent classified as novice and the remaining 14 percent as expert. Nakiska also features a variety of learn to ski and ride programs for children and adults, world-class dining and accomodations in the Kananaskis Village. Guests can also enjoy the world-class Delta Lodge at Kananaskis.

Elevation

Summit

7414ft
Vertical Drop

2411ft
Base

5003ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

16%

Intermediate Runs

70%

Advanced Runs

Expert Runs

14%

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

750 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 6
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 2
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

T2R1K1

Canada

Phone: (403) 591-7777

information@skinakiska.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 10/27/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/28/2013

Projected Days Open: 144

Days Open Last Year: 140

Years Open: 27

Average Snowfall: 250"

Nakiska Ski Area Reviews

by dkluks 25th January 2012
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 1
Nakiska

Pros: Family mountain
Cons: Flat/no snow/wind blown
by mbourree 15th January 2011
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
great practice hill

Pros: Lootss of groomers
Cons: a little icy
by williba 20th November 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
williba

Pros: Excellant skiing for every age and ability group
Cons: An hour from Banff
by heelsidepwdr 15th December 2009
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 1
nakiska caters to a certain demographic

Pros: great mountain to learn, close to calgary, excellent chairlifts, gets hit with upsloping storms
Cons: terrain is more begginer-ish, man made snow can be icy, lots of grooming