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Nakiska Ski Resort

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Nakiska Ski Resort
Specifically designed to host the alpine events of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, Nakiska is Alberta's youngest Rocky Mountain ski resort. Just a 45 minute drive west of Calgary in Kananaskis Provincial park, Nakiska was created using the latest computer technology produced by Ecosign of Whistler -- the same company also designed the long wide fall-line runs of Blackcomb.

Primarily an intermediate skier's mountain, Nakiska's layout is simple and user friendly. The expert terrain is primarily at the top, with the Intermediate runs in the middle, and the lower areas for beginners. To fully ensure a successful Olympic games and reliable snow conditions for years to come, Nakiska was equipped with one of the most expensive and sophisticated snow making systems in the world. The result is that skiers can depend on quality snow coverage from mountain top to valley bottom from December until mid-April.

Families travelling with children ages three to five years will be pleased to learn the Kritter World mini adventure park caters for this age group. Childcare is also available for ages 19 months to six years.
 Quick Facts  US-Imperial  Metric
 Peak Elevation
 7415 ft  2260 m
 Base Elevation
 5003 ft  1525 m
 Vertical Rise  2412 ft  735 m
 Skiable Terrain  255 acres 103 hectare
 Average Snowfall  8.3 ft  250 cm
 Lifts  5 (4 chairs, 1 surface)  5 (4 chairs, 1 surface)
 Downhill Trails  28  28
 Longest Run  2 Miles  3.3 Km
Snowboards
Park & Pipe

Downhill
16% Novice 70% Intermediate 14% Expert

Cross Country
40 km

Hours of Operation
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
November - Mid April