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Jasper Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Crowd free skiing
  • Friendly town
  • 4 mountain faces

Great for

  • Long season
  • Groups
  • Scenery

Ski Holidays in Jasper

Marmot Basin is heaven on earth if you love unpretentious, untamed skiing. The slopes are split evenly for beginners, intermediates and experts, all covered in deliciously dry powder; both Marmot Basin and Jasper Town have a friendly, authentic and down to earth vibe where you’ll feel right at home and the surrounding Rockies are naturally awesome.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Calgary, Montreal
  • Vancouver
  • Time zone
  • GMT - 3.5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English, French
  • Currency
  • Canadian Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Jasper Stats

Top Altitude
2,612m
Bottom Altitude
1,698m
Resort Altitude
1,698m
Total Piste
1,675 acres
Longest Run
5.6km
Slope Orientation
NE SE
Vertical Drop
914m
Skiable Vertical
914m
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Tucked away in the inner reaches of the Canadian Rockies, Jasper town and the Marmot Basin ski area take first prize in any natural beauty contest. Elk, deer, lynx, and even the odd wolf roam free in the 11,000 surrounding sq km of the National Park (bigger than Banff, Yoho and Kootenay, the other Rocky mountain parks combined), and can often be spied early in the morning and late at night taking tours of the town.

Officially starting life as a railway outpost in 1907, Jasper town doesn’t seem to have changed all that much since. There’s an earthy, frontier feel about the place, with rustic inns and lodges of yore that fit naturally with scenery so stunning it’s been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. The 60's saw the settlement joined with the Marmot Basin slopes (a 25 minute drive away) since which time both town and trails have grown exponentially. It’s true, you won’t find much ski-in/ski-out accommodation - but that’s a small price to pay for all that this remote part of the world has going for it. Miraculously, increased size hasn’t resulted in hugely increased traffic, meaning lift lines are all but non-existent and pistes peaceful enough for skiers and boarders to carve turns with wild abandon.

It isn’t hard to see where they came up with the nickname “The Big Friendly” for little Jasper. In true Canadian style, everything’s so darned accommodating here. Like locals, who can’t be stopped from offering insider tips on an extensive range of après and must-try off slope activities (ever heard of Canyon Crawling?). Even the runs, welcoming to all, range evenly from easy to exhilarating.

The 3 to 4 hour car or coach journey from Edmonton airport may be a little longer than you’d want to sit through for a weekend ski jaunt, but families shouldn’t be put off. It’s the extra drive that’s to thank for Jasper’s tranquility, and the snow train provides a wondrous alternative route on which you can gaze out of glass carriage ceilings at all the National Park’s natural splendor. For those wanting to experience a North American road trip, there’s the option of travelling from the Calgary airfield down the Icefields Parkway, unquestionably one of the most spectacular drives in the world.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Jasper Transfer Times

Edmonton210mins
Calgary240mins

The nearest airport to Jasper is Edmonton at 360 km or about 3 hours 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Jasper?

Dotted with mule deer and mountain goats, there’s a tastily wild, unchartered feel to the skiing in Marmot Basin, where four mountain faces of dry Canadian powder combine to a respectable 200km of pistes and 86 runs. Whatever your level, this area has it all: long, winding groomers, alpine bowls, steep chutes and picturesque glade runs, split evenly between greens, blues and blacks (note: our friends across the pond don’t do reds, just black diamonds and double diamonds).

The names are pretty indicative of what you’ll find on Easy Street, Sleepy Hollow and Bunny Hop, just 3 of several confidence boosters. Almost every lift’s linked to a green rated glade run, so there’s plenty of scope for you to test your new parallel turns in several settings that coax you higher up the mountain.

If you’ve long since learned to plough, cruises like Paradise and Knob Traverse higher up offer space in spades for you to hone your technique, while tree-lined runs like Tranquilizer and Upper Access on the opposite side of the mountain have you covered on flat light days.

The upper regions are home to the steeper slopes, including some nerve-jangling narrow chutes like the Dupres or technical stretches like Milk Run. These won’t keep an expert busy for a week, but combine them with numerous back-country options and your schedule soon fills. An average 400cm of light, dry snowfall every season makes for excellent powder skiing through the trees just off the groomed runs and high up in the in the alpine bowls. The area under the Eagle Ridge chair has some of the best, while trips out on snowcats to untracked powder are usually covered on your lift pass. Heliskiing out to the Monashee and Caribou Mountains is also an option to add even more wow to your week.

Boarders are usually bowled over by Marmot’s wide open expanses and a lift network where seven of the nine lines are a comfortable chair ride. The Eagle Express leads to the boxes, jumps, jibs and rails of the Rogers Terrain Park, while if you’re new to freestyle hit up the mini rail park at the bottom of the Eagle Ridge chairlift, to get the hang of jibbing, jumping and general showboating.

On top of all this, Jasper’s the Cross Country capital of Canada, with 300km of local trails if you feel like trying out some Nordic.

Ski Area Facts

LocationAlberta, Canada
Established1964
Downhill1,675 acres
Lift Pass$371.25 (adult 5 day)

Beginner Slopes

26runs30%

Intermediate Skiing

43runs30%

Advance & Expert Terrain

17runs40%

Snowboarding Trails

1,675 acres100%

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Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Jasper has a wide range of bustling shops and boutiques offering everything from arts and crafts to the mountain fashion, ski and snowboard equipment and country casuals. For gifts and souvenirs the art galleries, marketplace and mall offer a wide selection.

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Best Time to Visit Jasper

Marmot Basin has made a name for having some of Canada’s driest, fluffiest powder (an average snowfall of four metres) – helped by its lofty 1698m seat (at base elevation - Canadian resorts don’t need to be as high as French ones to be white) and northerly latitude (it’s the highest and furthest North in the country).

Lifts traditionally open in November and drop the curtain in May, so if you’re here for a first-out-the gates ski session or last-on-the-piste April jaunt, you’re unlikely to be disappointed when it comes to the white stuff. There’s also a good balance between tree-lined runs and open alpine bowls - to navigate as and when the powder’s coming down.

Winter is actually the low season here, most choosing to check out the terrain when it’s green and warm, making this a real escape amongst the trees during the ski season. In the mid-week, you probably won’t hear a peep on most of the slopes. You’ll especially appreciate this at half term if you’re used to bottlenecks and high prices. As the weather warms in Easter, so does Jasper’s social scene, with a festival and children’s activities to add interest.

What's Jasper like at Christmas?

Holidays at home quickly fade into a distant memory during Christmas in Jasper and Marmot Basin, where you're welcomed as family by the locals and surrounded by the glorious Jasper National Park.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Jasper like in the New Year?

Feel blissfully like you’ve fallen off the map over New Years in Jasper, where you’ll celebrate with new Canadian friends in old Canadian bars.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Jasper like in Half-Term?

Canadian schools don’t break up in February, and few Brits think of crossing the Atlantic for their piste time – so Half Term in Jasper is usually wonderfully crowd free.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Jasper like at Easter?

The National park heats up with festivals and family fun during Easter in Jasper, but thanks to a high altitude, the snow doesn’t lose its cool till May.

Jasper Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Jasper snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Jasper snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Jasper snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

  • Patchy moderate snow Today
  • Sunny skies Sunday
  • Patchy light snow Monday
  • Sunny skies Tuesday
  • Sunny skies Wednesday
  • Sunny skies Thursday
  • Current snow depth at top
    76 cm
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  • Current snow depth at base
    76 cm

Ski Accommodation in Jasper

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The chilled out atmosphere and authentic, faraway feel of Jasper and Marmot Basin make this area terrific for families.

In terms of ski school, 4-5 year olds can have lessons with Marmot Mites, while the Marmot Kids Camp does half and full day lessons for ages 6-12. If you're travelling with nippers who are too small for ski school, or need a mix of day care and lessons, the Little Rascals Nursery looks after infants from 19 months to 6 years. The brilliant thing about this ski area is that the terrain is almost equally divided between different abilities. Beginners and intermediates can glide down groomers, confident snow lovers can hit Rogers Terrain Park (accessed via the Eagle Express chair), while experts conquer the area's incredible deeps, steeps, bumps, chutes and bowls.

Look out for the ‘Family Card' which in past seasons has given 20% off tickets, with a free day of skiing thrown in.

There are usually family-friendly events organised over school holidays, like skiing with Santa at Christmas and Egg hunts at Easter. Geocaching is a big thing here and makes a day on the mountains even more of an adventure, while extra activities include dog-sled tours, ice skating on 3 frozen lakes and swimming and climbing at the Jasper Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

The combination of town life in Jasper and mountain activity up in the Marmot Basin (with a shuttle running between the two) works wonderfully for groups. Snow lovers can spend all day exploring the 1675 acres of terrain, which has everything from lovely long groomers to bumps, bowls and chutes, all covered in the Rockies' famously light powder. There are some terrific mountain meeting points - Scooters is great for coffee and snacks while Caribou Chalet's Kokanee Glacier Deck is a favourite for après ski.

Others can while away the hours downtown in Jasper's restaurants, cafes, spas and galleries. The Aquatic and Fitness Centre has a pool, wellness facilities and climbing wall and Jasper Brewing Company do some great tours. Ice skating always makes a fun group activity, and you can choose between the frozen Pyramid, Beauvert and Mildred lakes. To really appreciate the National Park's splendour, see if they're still doing ice walking trips at the Maligne Canyon.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Jasper

Maximum and minimum adult Jasper lift pass prices ranged from C$450 to C$520 for 6 days access to the Jasper ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Jasper holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price C$34 - C$34 C$75 - C$95 C$75 - C$76
6 Day Price C$187 - C$187 C$450 - C$520 C$417 - C$418
Age Range 6 - 12 18 - 64 65+
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Getting to Jasper

Most of our ski holidays to Jasper packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Jasper from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Jasper from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver. This table shows approximate transfer times to Jasper from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Edmonton 360 km 3 hours 30 minutes
Calgary 400 km 4 hours
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How long is the transfer from nearest Canada train station to Jasper?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Jasper transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Jasper 19 km 19 minutes
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