Nakiska Ski Area Ski Resort

Nakiska Ski Area

Projected Opening: Nov 07
Projected Closing: Apr 19
Lifts: 6
Trails: 75
Skiable Terrain: 1,021 ac
Base: 5,003'
Summit: 7,415'
Vertical Drop: 2,411'
Average Snowfall: 100"

Snowfall

100"

Annual Snowfall

Nov19"
Dec17"
Jan13"
Feb18"
Mar23"
Apr17"

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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.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Nov 07, 2026
Projected closing date
Apr 19, 2027
Projected Days Open
142
Days Open Last Year
140
Years Open
40
Average Snowfall
100"

Terrain

Beginners Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

59%

Advanced Runs

21%

Expert Runs

Runs in Total

Longest Run

1.9 mi

Skiable Terrain

1,021 ac

Snow Making

960 ac

Lifts

High Speed Quads

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Two cafeterias and lounge, gift shop, day care for children ages 19 months to 6 years, lessons, free guided tours, rentals, repairs, and lockers. Shuttle bus. Eighty-five percent snowmaking.

Reviews

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Up front, I am a 20 year+ snowboarder, I like to ride "skateboard like" features, natural and park, as well as powder and fast groomers. So based on this I'll give you my 2 cents worth on my home mountain. I've held a seasons pass at Nakiska for a few years now, it's great value for the money, ($300…

Rob undefined

Sep 30, 2019