Resorts Fortress-Mountain
Area Profile
The latest report, in October of 2004, is that Fortress will not open this season. The owner, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, says that the reduced number of skier visits and high cost of operating the aging chairlift system contribute to the closure. Fortress Mountain is popular with families and ski clubs; it's the pre-season training site for the Canadian National Freestyle ski team. Fortress rises over two mountainsides and up a third front beyond the valley. The chairlift beyond the backside goes to most of the black diamond runs.
Lodging Profile
On-mountain chalets. Lodging on slope and camper facilities with electricity only. Free shuttle service available for Kananaskis Village.
Services Profile
Ski shop with rental, repair, and instruction along with childcare for children ages 3 months to 6 years. Sixty percent snowmaking.
Area Recreation Profile
Cross country skiing and ice fishing nearby. Snowboarding on-site with a racing camp over the Christmas holidays.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding is allowed. Terrain park and halfpipe.
Cross Country Profile
160 kilometers of cross country trails nearby.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 7775 FT Bottom: 6692 FT Vertical Drop: 1082 FT Skiable Terrain: 400 acres Number of Runs: 47 Snow Making: 60 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 3 Capacity: 8400 |
Beginner Runs: 20% Intermediate Runs: 55% Advanced Runs: 25% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 250 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 137 Year Open: 2000 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Fortress-Mountain | |
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