Ski Nakiska, Canada

Located in the heart of the spectacular Kananaskis Valley, Nakiska ski resort offers fast groomed runs galore!

The resort was specifically designed to host the alpine events of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics and for this reason, is the closest resort to Calgary at just 83 km. Nakiska is also less than one hour drive from Banff at just under 80 km in distance.

Ski Nakiska

Nakiska ski resort was designed with ski racing in mind, but Nakiska's terrain was carefully planned to meet the needs of family visitors.

The terrain caters for almost 3/4 intermediate skiers and snowboarders, with the remaining terrain split for beginners and experts.

Nakiska Piste Map

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Ski Nakiska, Canada

Hours: 9am - 4pm
Opens: Early December
Closes: Mid-April
Night Skiing: No
Vertical: 735 m (2,412 ft)
Base Elevation: 1,525 m (5,003 ft)
Peak Elevation: 2,260 m (7,415 ft)
Acreage: 750 + 35 gladed acres
Average Snowfall: 250cm (98 in)
Snowmaking: 95% - Extensive
Trails: 28 + glades
Terrain: B 16%/I 70%/A,E 14%
Longest Run: 3.3 km (2 miles)
Cumulative Runs: Not available
Lifts: 2 Quads, 1 Triple, 1 Double, 2 Magic Carpets
Lift Capacity: ~8,620 people/hour
Ski School: Group/Private/Learn-to-ski/Learn-to-Snowboard
Racing: Dual slalom / Boardercross
Terrain Park: Yes
Daycare: Yes
Equipment Rentals: Yes
On-Mountain Accommodation: No

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