Nakiska Ski Resort Guide
Nakiska, Canada
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 7,415ft |
| Resort Height | 5,020ft |
| Nearest Airport | Calgary International |
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Nakiska
The ski area of Nakiska is in the Canadian Rockies at an altitude of 5,020ft.
Summary
Nakiska has direct access to 28 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 5,020ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 7,415ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Nakiska offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Nakiska is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Nakiska.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Eagle Tail'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Nakiska?
The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Nakiska Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 15 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Nakiska Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 7,415ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 5,020ft |
| Resort Altitude (Nakiska) | 5,020ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,395ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
E
Nakiska has ski slopes facing east.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Nakiska?
This ski resort is in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Nakiska is Calgary International, 75 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 8,620 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 65 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Nakiska open?
Opened (since November 8, 2024).
Usual opening is mid November (Preview week early opening), and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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