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Castle Mountain
Overview
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Mount Haig dominates the landscape and puts Castle Mountain smack in the middle of this epic landscape. One of only two Cat-skiing operations in Alberta, Castle is considered one of the best-kept secrets to Western Canada's ski destination options.
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Average Temperature
-7°
Average Season Snowfall
354 inches
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
See the latest weather and ski conditions at Castle Mountain, with our snowfall reports updated daily for 24-hour, 48-hour, 7-day and total snowfall, as well as base snowpack.
Weather
-17
°
C
H: -15°
L: -31°
Castle Mountain
Wednesday, 02 February
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| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
| -8° | -5° | -1° | -1° | 0° | -2° |
| -24° | -17° | -13° | -11° | -10° | -15° |
Snow Conditions (comprehensive)
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Trail Map & Statistics
Trails
Terrain Description
Over 79 runs on 2 mountains exploring 8 alpine bowls
Three terrain parks will keep the shredders happy: Rawhide Terrain Park, Progression Park and the Parking Lot Park
Top Elevation
7,463 ft
Vertical Rise
2,833 ft
Base Elevation
4,630 ft
Rideable Area
3,592 acres
Runs
Longest Run
3
Total Runs
79
Beginner:
15%
Intermediate:
40%
Advanced/Expert:
45%
Difficulty
Terrain Parks
2
Bowls
8
Number of Lifts
6
Lift Details
Four chairlifts, one T-bar, one handle tow
Power Stagecoach Cat Skiing
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Resort Info
About the Resort
Destination Type- Skiing and snowboarding
- Cross country skiing
General Details
Come for the day or stay overnight. The hotel/hostel at the base of the mountain is only steps from the lift and offers really affordable lift/stay package options.
Season
Mid December - early April
Hours of Operation
9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily
- Après
- Cross Country Skiing
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
Other Winter Attractions
Powder Stagecoach Cat Skiing: Thursday Saturday or book the whole coach Sunday Wednesday
Snowshoe tours
Email
Phone
Special Passes
Cruisin' the Castle Card
Lake Louise Card
Rentals
✔
Lessons/Ski School
✔
On-Hill Village
✖
On-Hill Accommodations
✔
On-Hill Food Details
Stop in at the T-Bar Pub and Grill. The pizza is really great. This is where the locals hang out and they treat everyone like a long lost friend. Ask about their famous table traverse challenge.
Getting There
Getting There
Castle Mountain Resort is located near Pincher Creek in the pristine wilderness of the Southern Alberta Rockies just off Highway 3.
Driving
2.0 hours south of Calgary - Head south on Highway 2, turn west onto Highway 3. Follow the signs from Pincher Creek.
1.5 hours west of Lethbridge - Head west on Highway 3. Follow the signs from Pincher Creek
5.5 hours south of Edmonton - Head south on Highway 2, turn west onto Highway 3. Follow the signs from Pincher Creek
Flights
Calgary International Airport (2.5 hrs north) is the closest airport for international travellers. Lethbridge Regional Airport (1.5 hrs east) welcomes daily flights from Calgary, Edmonton and Ft. McMurray. Rental cars are available at either airport.
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