MARMOT BASIN CLOSING IN ON RECORD SNOW SEASON
Exceptional snow conditions and new ski lifts delighting skiers and snowboarders
January 31, 2012
Jasper, Alberta, Canada – With over three months left to go in the ski season, Marmot Basin has already received over 12 feet (372 cm) of snowfall which is 93% of its annual average. If the next three months produce typical amounts of snowfall, Marmot Basin will exceed its all time snowfall record of 529 cm set way back in 1965. Regardless of the numbers, skiers and snowboarders have been absolutely thrilled with snow conditions at Marmot Basin and, to some, it has come as a bit of a surprise.“There is very little snow on the ground in Edmonton and when some people get to the mountain they are really surprised at how much snow we have” says Brian Rode, Marmot’s VP of marketing. “Marmot’s base elevation is very high so the rain that has fallen at lower elevations this winter has been all snow at Marmot”, added Rode.
Marmot Basin skiers and boarders are not only basking in exceptional snow conditions, they also have two new chairlifts to ride this winter including the new Paradise high speed quad chair. Marmot Basin has installed three new chairlifts in as many years and is leading all Canadian ski areas in ski lift development. “Marmot Basin is not the same ski area it was three years ago. The three new chairlifts we have installed, along with all our other improvements, has really transformed the ski experience at Marmot”,comments Rode. “I’ve talked to people who have come back to Marmot after a few years away and they are blown away by how different and how much better the mountain is”, he adds.
Marmot Basin will be open until May 6th this season thanks in part to all the snow Mother Nature has bestowed upon the area and also thanks to the state-of-the-art snowmaking system that was installed in 2006.
(photo attached courtesy Marmot Basin – taken on January 30, 2012 on “Slash”)
Update from Mike Wiegele Helicopter skiing
January has been an exceptional month in Blue River… So much fun, people are dancing - Seriously! Thanks to GoPro footage from guest Scott Turner and Lead Guide Tim McLean, They were able to throw together this fun little clip for your powder viewing pleasure.
You too can get a taste of Heli skiing with Mike Wiegele, Mountain Madness Tours and Marmot Basin with our 3 day all inclusive packages.
This package includes transport from Edmonton to Jasper, a day of skiing at Marmot Basin to warm you up and a night in Jasper so you can rest up for a day of Heli skiing the next day in Blue River.
We'll stay overnight at Mike Wiegele's Heli skiing resort where you'll be treated to luxury accommodation, 5 star dining and good times to finish off an awesome day of heli skiing / boarding.
We'll drive you back to Edmonton on the 3rd day so you can tell all your friends how much fun you had.
Check out this page for more details to find out how you can get involved.
Update from our friends at Powder King
Powder King has had some amazing snow lately and now has a 410cm base at the top of the mountain.
You really can't go wrong with a trip to Powder King.
Mountain Madness Tours can get you and your group of friends there for around $356 per person including transport from Edmonton, 2 lift tickets and 2 nights on hill accommodation.
Give us a call at 780 885 9813 today to book your next ski trip to Powder King.
You can visit this page on our site for package info or check out Powder King's website to find out more about the ski resort everyone talks about but few are lucky enough to experience. http://powderking.com/Home
Be one of the first amougst your friends to experience Powder King you'll have one hell of a unique story to tell when you get back.
Well it's mid December and Mountain Madness Tours travelled to the resort reported to have the most natural snow in Canada, Powder King.
It certainly didn't disappoint. We got the best early Christmas present you could ever ask for with 45 cm's new snow falling the night we arrived. This just added to the already impressive 259cm base of natural snow at the top of the mountain. No man made snow here that's for sure.
Powder King is one of those places that if you compared it to the larger resorts it may appear small, but looks can be deceiving. It has so much character and awesomeness about it that it really has to be seen to be believed. There's more than enough terrain, trees and varied runs to keep you entertained for much more than a weekend visit.
Sure It's a bit of a drive from Edmonton but at $55 a lift ticket for almost guaranteed powder you just can't go wrong. Mountain Madness Tours can relieve you the pain of the long drive by taking care of this portion of the tour for you. Just relax in the back, watch a few ski movies, play a few tunes, catch up with your friends and rest up for a leg busting powder weekend you'll remember for a long time to come.
You can stay on hill from $25 per person per night (based on twin share) and you don't have to worry about crowds at Powder King. Better still they are open from Thursday through to Sunday so if you arrive on Wednesday night you'll be riding and skiing first tracks all day Thursday. You'd normally pay more than $1000 a day for this kind of experience Heli skiing. Powder King and Mountain Madness Tours can put together an all inclusive package from $286 per person (Wednesday to Friday tours) or $356 per person for a weekend tour. Packages include round trip transport, 2 lift tickets, and 2 nights on hill accommodation.
Contact us today to book your next Powder King adventure with up to 9 friends.
MARMOT BASIN IN PRIME CONDITION
Half of Average Annual Snowfall Has Already Fallen
Jasper Alberta
December 5, 2011 – Marmot Basin has already received half of its average annual snowfall and there is still over five months of skiing and snowboarding remaining in the season. 200 cm of snow has fallen up to December 5 compared to 111 cm last year at the same time. Prime, mid-winter conditions exist throughout the entire ski area. Comments on Facebook and Twitter are rife with superlatives from Marmot skiers and snowboarders recounting glorious powder-filled days of perfect skiing; and it is not yet even mid-December. Marmot Basin has what many have described as the best snow conditions in Canada right now.
Marmot Basin also opened two new chairlifts this winter; the Paradise high speed quad chair and the School House chair. A grand opening event is planned for Saturday, December 10th and everyone who visits Marmot on December 10th & 11th can enter to win a two day ski holiday for two people including lift tickets and rental equipment with accommodation at the Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites.
Most runs and six of seven lifts are open. The Knob Chair is scheduled to open on December 10 after the grooming and avalanche control crews have completed their work in that area. So much snow has fallen during November that groomers are struggling to make it up to the top of the Knob Chair to pack out the “cat track” which is a requirement for getting the lift open. Likewise the avalanche control team has been challenged to get all their work done simply due to the abundance of snow in the alpine bowls. When the Knob opens on Saturday, skiers and boarders will again be thigh deep in powder snow.
The Rogers Terrain Park will open not too far behind the Knob Chair as snowmaking resumes in full force on December 11. Large mounds of snow will be blown into the terrain park so groomers can sculpt various features and jumps and so terrain park staff, known locally as “the Park Rangers” can set up rails and boxes. The Rogers Terrain Park will open well before the holiday season.
This is the winter of content in Jasper with ideal snow conditions, two new chairlifts and much to celebrate for every skier and snowboarder who chooses Marmot Basin as their Rocky Mountain playground.
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Some facts and stats: Total Snowfall to Date: 200 cm (half the annual average!) Annual Average Snowfall: 400 cm Settled Snowpack: 97 cm at mid-mountain, estimated 140 cm at higher elevations Total Snowfall to Nov 30 (2011) 191 cm 10 year Nov average (2010) 76 cm |
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