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 6^th 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.