Marmot Basin Expands To Include High Alpine Expert Terrain
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Marmot Basin in Alberta has just dropped the ropes on a new 62 acres zone which towers above the resort of the resort. The Marmot Basin Cirque is now officially part of the ski resort and is managed by the avalanche and ski patrol teams. The Marmot Basin Cirque offers some of the best expert, high alpine terrain in the Canadian Rockies. With alpine bowls, steep chutes and endless mountain views, the addition of this new terrain places Marmot Basin front and centre of the map.
Expert lines in the Marmot Basin Cirque. Credit: Marmot Basin MARMOT BASIN CIRQUE FACTSThe Marmot Basin Cirque includes terrain below the ridgeline between the Knob Chair and the Eagle Ridge Chair.There are numerous 125m - 200m fall line runs from 25 to 45 degrees in angle.The total slopes distance ranges from 250m to 500m.Top elevation: 2605 - 2400m.Terrain area: 25 hectares / 62 acresHOW TO ACCESS THE MARMOT BASIN CIRQUETo reach the highest alpine terrain requires a hike and is for expert skiers and snowboarders, but you can also traverse the lower portions of the Cirque by exiting the Knob Chair to skiers right. There are additional hazards when entering the Cirque, please read all signage and obey any closures. Always ski and ride within your ability.Cornice / Marmot 3: Accessed by hiking above the Eagle Ridge Chair.Marmot 3 / Klettl: Accessed by hiking the Stinsons trail.Marmot 2 / The Saddle: Accessed by either: The cat track (affectionately named Skedaddle) and hiking trail, or hiking the peak trail from the Knob Chair, then traversing along the ridgeline trail to skiers right.
