Nakiska

Elevation

  • Top: 2260 m
  • Vertical Drop: 735 m
  • Bottom: 1525 m
  • Longest Run: 1 km
  • Skiable Terrain: 304 hectares

Located in the heart of the spectacular Kananaskis Valley, Nakiska was specifically designed to host the alpine events of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Although designed with ski racing in mind, Nakiska's terrain was carefully planned to meet the needs of family visitors. In fact 70 percent of Nakiska's terrain is rated as intermediate, with 16 percent classified as novice and the remaining 14 percent as expert.

Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: 144
  • Days Open Last Year: 140
  • Years Open: 26
  • Average Snowfall: 635 cm

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 16% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 70% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 0% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 14%

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 6
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads 2
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs N/A
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs 1
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 0
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 2

Weather

Friday, 10 February 2012 19:00:00 EST
Light Snow
13°F / -10°C
Wind 0 mph
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Nakiska Contact Information

Nakiska
Suite 505 1550 8th St. SW
Calgary
T2R1K1

Phone: (403) 591-7777

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