Canadian Rockies Ski Planner

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Where: Kanaskis Country, Alberta
Reservations: 1-800-258-7669
Snow Phone: (403) 244-6665
Official Site: www.skifortress.com

Average Snowfall: 630 cm (21 ft)

Vertical: 329 m (1,082 feet)

Description of the Ski Area: Fortress mountain is a very unpretentious ski area that caters to skiers and snowboarders who appreciate powder snow, affordable prices, uncrowded runs, rugged Rocky Mountain scenery and down home friendly service.

The base area complex at Fortress Mountain is situated at an altitude of 2040 m (6,692 ft), the highest in the Alberta Canadian Rockies. This lofty elevation ensures Fortress an annual snowfall 630 cm (21 ft) and a ski season that stretches from early November until late April. With such great snow conditions, Fortress Mountain is often the first Alberta Mountain ski area to open for the winter and is the pre-season training site for the Canadian National Freestyle ski team.

The Fortress ski area climbs over two mountain sides, and then up another mountain on the backside. The mountain is serviced by six lifts (1 Triple Chair, two Double Chairs, and 3 T-bars) and has a terrain breakdown of 20% beginner, 55% Intermediate and 25% advanced.

2002 Pricest

Regular - Transferable with Nakiska Ski Area

Distance from Banff: 43 miles (70 km.)

Distance from Calgary: 50 miles (80 km.)

Summary Notes: Fortress Mountain is an excellent ski area for families. Younger skiers can enjoy the uncrowded slopes while learning to ski. More advanced skiers find the variety of slopes and abundance of soft natural snow a true delight.

If you're looking for powder and challenge, just head off in to the numerous gladed tree areas that Fortress has to offer, or dive into the backcountry bowls via Fortress' daily Snow-Cat operation.

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