Resorts Nakiska
Area Profile
Located in the heart of the spectacular Kananaskis Valley, Nakiska was specifically designed to host the alpine events of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Although designed with ski racing in mind, 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.
Lodging Profile
Two hotels located five minutes from the resort providing more than 420 rooms.
Services Profile
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.
Area Recreation Profile
Cross country and snowboarding. Kritter World mini-adventure park for children ages 3-5 years.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding is allowed including one terrain park and a halfpipe.
Cross Country Profile
40 kilometers of double track set trails.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 7415 FT Bottom: 5003 FT Vertical Drop: 2412 FT Skiable Terrain: 750 acres Number of Runs: 28 Snow Making: 638 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 2 Capacity: 8620 |
Beginner Runs: 16% Intermediate Runs: 70% Advanced Runs: 0% Expert Runs: 14% Average Snowfall: 250 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 140 Year Open: 1986 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Nakiska | |
Contact Information
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