Good ski vibes with Spotify, opening days at Powder King, Castle, Fernie

It’s time: time to get back out on the mountain, shred some laps, enjoy some fresh air and apres with friends, get your ski legs back, maybe rock a Spotify Wrapped playlist and hell, why not get in some nordic laps too, as a warm-up or cool-down?

Invest in your season now and it will pay dividends later into the ski season. We’ve got more opening days ahead. Check out the latest from Powder King, Fernie, Castle, Marmot (more runs!) and more! Read on for opening details.

It’s just starting to get good, and it’s only going to get better.

We're challenging our community to beat the selections from Spotify Wrapped's Top Tracks of 2023; click play to see what you're up against (advisory: explicit lyrics #NSFW?) and enjoy some good vibes as you read up and get ready to hit the hills!

 


Now, onto what’s ahead for your weekend. 

Opening weekends for December 1-3, 2023 

Powder King open Dec 1

This Friday is go time, powderhounds!

What to expect

Check the Powder King website for details as they're released.

Castle Mountain open Dec 1

Alberta's southernmost ski area kicks up the spurs.

What to expect

Be ready for opening day at Castle Mountain.

lifts/terrain open
Huckleberry chair - intermediate terrain only
Green chair, Buckaroo carpet - all terrain open

pricing
day lift tickets at Huckleberry ticket rate
Wonders of Winter (WOW) card holders - 50% off day ticket

details
For more info, check the Castle Mountain website.


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Fernie Alpine Resort open Dec 2

Just west from Castle, down the Crowsnest, Fernie lifts will be spinning this weekend!

What to expect

Be ready for opening day at Fernie Alpine Resort

lifts/terrain open
no beginner terrain, intermediate/advanced only with early season conditions, lifts to be confirmed

details
For more info, check the Fernie Alpine Resort website.

Pass Powderkeg open Dec 1

Keeping with the Crowsnest theme, this cool ski area nestled halfway between Castle and Fernie will also be open this weekend.

What to expect

Be ready for opening day at Pass Powderkeg

lifts/terrain open
Lower mountain terrain will be open: The Face, Sesame Street and the handletow area

details
For more info, check the Pass Powderkeg website.

Marmot Basin opens new terrain

Skiing in Jasper at 50% off regular day rates? Yes please. Marmot has had more snow and that means more terrain!

What to expect

Take advantage of Marmot's special pricing.

lifts/terrain open
Eagle Express quad - accessing Tranquilizer, Old Road, Bunny Hop
School House triple - accessing School House

details
For more info, check the Marmot Basin website.

More resort openings Dec 1-3

And in more good news, several of Alberta's non-mountain ski areas are also winding up the crank and letting 'er rip!

Kinosoo Ridge Resort

In the MD Bonnyville, on the banks of Cold Lake, Kinosoo Ridge Resort will be open for its first preview weekend on Dec 2, with a $25 lift pass/rentals offer. Read up on Kinosoo Ridge and all its cool offerings in this feature story.

Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park

Up in Grande Prairie, Nitehawk drops the rope on its soft opening Dec 2, featuring $25 day lift passes. Get to know the Nitehawk scene with this feature story

Edmonton ski areas open this weekend

If you're in Edmonton this weekend and can't get to the mountains, don't fret—you can shred right in town! 

Edmonton Ski Club, Dec 2, 2023

Snow Valley Dec 2, 2023

Rabbit Hill Snow Resort, Dec 2, 2023

Sunridge Ski Area Dec 3, 2023 

Upcoming events

A few to  make note of, coming soon to a mountain or mountain-adjacent spot near you (yeah we're talking about Edmonton's Style Experience FIS Snowboard Big Air comp).

Dec 9  Style Experience: FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup / Edmonton, Alberta

Jan 12-28 Jasper in January / Jasper, Alberta

Jan 19-Feb 4  SnowDays / Banff, Alberta

Feb 2-11  Vernon Winter Carnival / Vernon, British Columbia

 

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