Castle Mountain, AB, Report: Old School Vibes with Great Terrain Report from Sunday, February 1, 2026 The province of Alberta is home to several iconic international ski destinations, including Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine Village, and Marmot Basin. But one resort seems to fly under the radar: Castle Mountain, which sits at the southern end of the Canadian Rockies. It often gets overlooked when booking a ski vacation, as this old-school mountain […] Conditions Report Brett Currie | February 4, 2026 0 Comments
Top 9 Longest T-Bars in North America Over the last few decades, T-Bar lifts have declined in popularity and have given way to more modern lift systems. T-Bars have generally been used to service beginner areas and upper mountain zones with little wind protection, but innovation in lift technology has created better alternatives. Carpet-style lifts have become increasingly popular in beginner areas as they are easier for […] Brains Brett Currie | February 2, 2026 0 Comments
Former Alberta Ski Resort Plans to Reopen as All-Season Resort A major redevelopment project has been proposed to turn the former Alberta ski area known as Fortress Mountain into a four-season resort. Fortress Mountain opened in 1967 and closed in 2005 due to financial difficulties and lease issues with the Government of Alberta. Fortress Mountain is currently undergoing the single largest redevelopment project in its 55-year history. This project not […] Industry News Brett Currie | January 3, 2026 4 Comments
The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts in Western Canada Western Canada is home to some of the best skiing in the world. From the picturesque Rockies to the breathtaking coastal mountains, Western Canada provides some of the best scenery of any region on earth. Not only are these ski areas picturesque, but they are also big. This region is home to some of the biggest ski resorts on the […] Brains Brett Currie | November 18, 2025 0 Comments
Major Terrain Expansions Unveiled at Castle Mountain Resort, AB On November 26, 2024, Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta, Canada, announced it would be opening a new chairlift for the 2025-26 season. Nestled in the South Canadian Rockies, the resort is a long-time favorite of local Alberta skiers. The commencement of this new project marks a new chapter in the nearly 60-year history of this beloved Canadian ski destination. Castle […] Industry News Oliver Van Dusen | December 10, 2024 0 Comments
Castle Mountain Resort, Alberta, to Invest More Than $1.5-Million in Resort Improvements Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta, Canada, is excited to announce that work on several major projects is underway, which will enhance the guest experience in time for the 2021-2022 season. This summer’s projects include upgrades to indoor and outdoor spaces, headlined by another major investment in snowmaking. The most notable projects being undertaken are: Snow Making Enhancements First installed in 2019, […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 23, 2021 0 Comments
British Columbia & Alberta 2020-2021 Season Closing Dates It’s that time of year – as the warm temperatures begin to roll in, it is also that time when we need to unfortunately say goodbye to skiing for the summer months. For some resorts in western Canada, that may only be a week away, and for others you may still have two months of skiing to get in. Whatever […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 29, 2021 3 Comments
Castle Mountain, Canada Just Got 80+cms of Snow This Weekend! Castle Mountain ski area in Alberta, Canada saw 80cms (31″) of snow this weekend. 20-40cms (8-16″) more snow is forecast today/tomorrow. The place looks ready to be skied… “Our mid-mountain snow stake is now buried slightly beyond the 80 cm mark and, with 20 – 40 cm’s of additional accumulation expected, we’ll probably watch the snow cam disappear today. Cool […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | September 29, 2019 0 Comments
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