Castle Mountain
Castle Mountain Resort isn’t run by accountants working for some mega-corporation. It’s owned and operated by skiers who are driven by adrenaline, not profit. They believe in dry powder snow and challenging terrain, mix the two together and you have Castle Mountain.
Being only about 100kms north of the US border this makes Castle Mountain the largest resort this far south in Alberta. Offering up more than 3,500 acres of rideable terrain and an average snowfall of 900cm Castle Mountain resort is huge and has something to offer every kind of rider. It’s also is home to North America’s only resort-based Cat Skiing operation, yes that’s inbounds Cat Skiing.
In true Canadian style there are a number of accommodation options located at the base, however this is a local style mountain and doesn’t have the glitzy villages of the other resorts. For those who are willing to commute there is a township of Pincher Creek, AB located 40 minutes down the road where you can find more accommodation options and all the extras your need whilst travelling.
Castle Mountain Webcam
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Castle Mountain ski resort. We have collected all the best views from the Castle Mountain webcam so you can see what the conditions are like at the base of the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Castle Mountain webcam below.
Castle Mountain Webcam | Snow Stake
Check out the fresh snow that is waiting for you! When this Castle Mountain webcam is showing Snorkel you know you are in for a treat.
Castle Mountain Lift System
Looking at the trail map explains Castle Mountain, long chairs elevating out of the main village area in different directions heading up to the high alpine where powder filled bowls await the riders. Two triple chairs head up from the village high into the alpine offering a plethora of options to ride back to base.
The tamarack double chair takes adventurous riders up to the summit of the resort where the only option down is black diamond runs in the bowls.
Not the newest infrastructure however in true local mountain vibe it does the job and gives you more time to spot your line from the lifts.
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Cat Skiing
Offering up one of the most unique inbounds in resort experiences one can find, the Powder Stagecoach Cat Skiing operation at Castle Mountain needs to be on the list of any confident rider visiting the resort.
Using a blend of lift and snow cat access, across more than 900 acres of terrain and some of the best snow in North America, the experience is as unique as it is amazing.
The experience of riding in a snow cat where they can take you to the best powder stashes and pick you up again at the bottom of the lengthy run is a once in a lifetime experience, or with Castle Mountain you can do it over and over and over.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Freshly prepared, gourmet breakfast upon arrival
Full complement of avalanche safety gear (pack, shovel, probe, transceiver)
Huckleberry Chair lift ticket (to gain access to the cat)
To-go lunch
Fully guided day of cat skiing / riding
Apres-ski photo presentation & celebratory beverage
Complimentary access to photos from your big day
Castle Mountain Snow
Castle Mountain resort is located in the Westcastle Valley of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, so they don’t get much snow……..
Who are we kidding, it dumps powder here all season long from November through to April. The Rocky Mountains are home to hundreds of ski resorts and that’s because the snow is so good.
On average Castle Mountain gets pummelled by 900cm / 350 inches of clean powdery Alberta snow and when it fills in the bowls it’s a rider’s paradise. As they say themselves, they are driven for Powder, not profit.
Seasons
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES -
The official opening and closing dates for , AB for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Castle Mountain?
Deep down the south of Alberta close to the US border you can find Castle Mountain tucked into the Westcastle Valley. It is approximately 270 kilometres from Calgary and the Calgary International Airport,140 kilometres from Lethbridge and 50 kilometres west of Pincher Creek.
Castle Mountain offers a number of accommodation options at the base of the resort and these are best booked directly with Castle Mountain, however majority of this accommodation is chalet style and a lot of shared accommodation (the most common in the land of skiing). For those who have their own vehicle and willing to drive a range of accommodation can be found in Pincher Creek, AB (40 minutes’ drive) along with all the creature comforts required on any ski holiday.
The closest major airport is Calgary International which serves domestic Canadian services, a range of options from across the border in the USA and a limited number of services from Europe and the UK. Car hire is readily available from Calgary and this is the entry point for most who are doing a multi resort visit to the resorts Alberta has on offer.
Castle Mountain Snow News
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