Marmot Basin
About Marmot Basin
Jasper’s laid-back crown jewel, where uncrowded slopes and rugged Rockies wilderness offer a raw, unpretentious alternative to Banff.
Highlights
- Wilderness terrain
- Uncrowded slopes
- Authentic mountain vibe
- Jasper National Park
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1724m
- Top lift: 2601m
- Ski pistes: 38.8km
- Ski lifts: 6
- Lakes nearby: 32
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 10-day forecast for Marmot Basin
- Today: 1 to 14 °C, partly cloudy, 7 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3748 m (3630 to 3850 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 1 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | 1 / 14 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 2 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 1 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | -2 / 6 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | -3 / 7 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 0 / 7 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | -3 / 2 °C | snow showers | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | -4 / 2 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 3 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -3 / 2 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | -4 / 4 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Marmot Basin
Mountain biking near Marmot Basin
- Trail 12 Wapiti
- Trail 5 to 12a
- Traill 9
- Swamp Rider 5B
- 12
- 12a Wapiti Campground
- Valley of the 5 Lakes
- Trail 9b
Getting to Marmot Basin
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Whitecourt Airport (YZU), 215 km away, about 3h58 by road