Kananaskis, Alberta - February 18, 2010 - Significant enhancements have had a remarkable impact on Alberta’s Olympic Mountain and Calgary's closest mountain ski resort, Nakiska. Specifically, trail improvements and the addition of ski runs, the addition of the new Monster Glades, snowmaking enhancements, added animation to the family learning area, and improvements to both the mid-mountain and day lodge, are the cornerstone to Nakiska's popularity with Albertan's this winter. Working closely with Travel Alberta and their Marketing efforts for the Alberta Rockies has been a contributive factor; bringing, for the first time ever, regular tours of European guests to ski Nakiska. International guests are discovering the hidden gem in Nakiska and with express access from Banff and Canmore with the new Nakiska Ski Bus, they are choosing to ski Nakiska the majority of their holiday in the Alberta Rockies.
Both International and local guests are providing consistent positive feedback regarding the new enhancements at Nakiska. Guests regularly comment on how much more skiing they get at Nakiska because of the Gold Chair Express' new 5min ride to the top of the mountain. Those seeking the exercise benefits of skiing are frequenting Nakiska more regularly as they are able to get in more runs in a shorter period of time than ever before. The Gold Chair Express has also significantly enhanced the race training experience for athletes by making their training time more efficient and ultimately effective due to shorter breaks between runs.
Nakiska's dedication to both training athletes and recreational skiers has been proven by continually providing an exceptional ski product and most recently, through the many enhancements that have been made. Nakiska is very proud to play a key role in preparing Canadian athletes for the Olympics as the National Training Centre for Alpine Canada Alpin and also be host to the largest base of local ski clubs of any Alberta resort.
More and more families are getting into the sport of skiing because of Nakiska's fantastic family learning area and reputation for being Calgary's learning mountain. "The New Monster Glades have added Big Mountain-style skiing to Nakiska" says Matt Mosteller, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. "Now families can have it all at Nakiska! One can enjoy Alberta's largest Magic Carpet while they are learning, another can carve the 2555ft vertical of the best groomed slopes in the Rockies, and another can be skiing powder through the trees in the new Monster Glades", added Mosteller. Skiing is the best family sport as it is one of the few that the entire family can do together and a great way for everyone to get active in the winter. As an Alberta Promise resort, Nakiska is committed to getting children healthy and active with the Husky Snow Stars Grade 2 FunPass.
Nakiska is proud to continue efforts for the enjoyment of skiing in Alberta!
