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Castle Mountain Ski Resort

ALBERTA / CASTLE MOUNTAIN

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Elevation
4,626'
Base
7,457'
Summit
2,831'
Vertical Drop
Trails
94
3,592 Acres
Lifts
6
3 Types
Snowfall
207"
Annual Snowfall
18"
Nov
45"
Dec
40"
Jan
54"
Feb
57"
Mar
16"
Apr

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Castle Mountain

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Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 05, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 05, 2026

Projected Days Open

129

Days Open Last Year

115

Years Open

60

Average Snowfall

207"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
10%
Intermediate Runs
21%
Advanced Runs
55%
Expert Runs
14%
Runs in Total
94
Longest Run
4.3 mi
Skiable Terrain
3,592 ac
Snow Making
300 ac

Lifts

6

Triple Chairs
2
Double Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
2

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Reviews

A. Atkinson

Castle Mountain Resort is a hidden gem in Southern Alberta. Both of my children learned to snowboard here - seamlessly graduating from the Green Chair (beginner only terrain) to the Huckleberry and Blue Chairs (intermediate terrain), and finally the Red Chair (experienced terrain). The point is, there’s something for everyone - and if you can’t find it, you’re doing it wrong. The best runs I have ever had (I’ve snowboarded them all in Western Canada) have been off the Red Chair after a dump. Castle Mountain has a reputation for boom and bust, but the addition of the Huckleberry Chair a few seasons back introduced a much more reliable face to the mountain that holds decent groomers in even the most modest conditions. Beyond that, the history of Castle Mountain is one of perseverance - the community takes nothing for granted. It is a special place and everyone is in on the secret. Because it’s not a mega resort, the infrastructure is a little more “traditional”. But anytime lost in lift speed is made up by the general lack of lift lines. The independent nature of the mountain is also reflected in its pricing, which is very reasonable during a time when alpine sports are becoming cost prohibitive. Overall, I deeply recommend Castle Mountain Resort to anyone who truly loves skiing or snowboarding - this place will be your Mecca.

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