WHAT'S NEW – NAKISKA SKI AREA
2010-11 Winter Season

Nakiska is excited to go into the second season celebrating all the amazing enhancements that were implemented last year including the new Gold Chair Express, the exciting introduction of the Monster Glades, and snowmaking expansion; to mention a few. These major improvements were noted by guests and Olympic athletes training at Nakiska prior to the 2010 Games and were also timely for the preparation to host the Canadian National Championships last season.

On-Mountain

- After an outstanding 2009-10 ski season, Nakiska looks forward to the upcoming season and while still feeling the glow from the recent enhancements, welcomes a new thrilling addition, the new Nakiska rail park: NaJIBska.

The new rail park will have a variety of 18 features and starting mid-December, will be accessible from the Silver Chair Express and located on Elbow.

NaJIBska Rail Park Features:

16' Flat Box (qty 2)
24' Flat box
16' Urban Box
24' Flat Down Box
16' Rainbow Box (only printed 1x each side)
20' C-Box (only printed on front side of box)
24' Battleship Box
24' The Block
12' Wall Ride (vertical logo on end caps)
Unbow Box
15'x2' Flat Rail
20'x2' Flat Rail
20'x4' Flat Rail
27'x4' Flat Rail
20'x2' Flat Down Rail

- Clearing in the Monster Glades will facilitate an easier entry to this area

- 4 additional snow fan guns have been added to the largest snowmaking system in Alberta. These new guns will be placed in the area of Homesteader and Mapmaker, facilitating early season opening.

Events & Activities

- Ladies' Day: selected days throughout the season will be dedicated to provide a unique experience catered to women with lift ticket, shuttle service, and dinner packages available.

- Celebrating the 1yr anniversary of the Gold Chair Express & Monster Glades - we will have a big celebration tied in with our special Community Appreciation Day, including: ribbon cutting, balloons, ceremonial ski through the Monster Trails, commemorative plaque presentation, bbq, and possibly fireworks!

In the Area

- Alberta Canadian Rockies' visitors now have a 4th ski resort with the new Nakiska Daily Shuttle service, accessible from Banff hotels and the Radisson in Canmore.

- The Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino is now open! Located at the gateway to the Canadian Rockies and only 20mins from Nakiska Ski Resort. This brand new facility features 111 guest rooms with views of the Canadian Rockies, state-of-the-art meeting and banquet facilities, and an indoor water park. Offering a first-class casino
experience with a variety of dining options including the Ridge Buffet, Peaks Café, and the Sidelines Lounge; and great entertainment from pay-per-view events to live concerts.

- Kananaskis Helicopter Tours - Offering Heli-hiking or Rockies Sightseeing. The local micro climate weather in Kananaskis permits more flying days than any other Canadian Rockies operator. Open year round, 8am to 8pm (daylight hours) with departures every 30 minutes. Located at the Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino at the junction of the Kananaskis Trail (Hwy 40) & Trans Canada Highway (Hwy 1) between Calgary and Banff.

WHAT'S NEW – NAKISKA SKI AREA 2009-10 Winter Season Recent Enhancements Raise the Bar at Calgary's Closest Mountain Nakiska Ski Area - A real mountain, real close to Calgary undergoes major enhancements and is picked to be the Official Alpine Canada Alpine National Training Centre. The famed alpine site of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games is now set to become a major staging site for Canada's Olympic hopefuls. A raft of new improvements for 2009/10 should make Nakiska not just Calgary's closest mountain, but Calgary's favorite!   NEW! Gold Chair Express Lift Not only can you spend less time driving and more time skiing at Nakiska - now you can ride the NEW Gold Chair Express to the top in under 5 minutes. more info 15 photos (Updated Oct 7)   NEW! Trail Improvements & NEW! Monster Glades: Trail improvements have enhanced the skiing experience for guests and created perfect training conditions for ski racers. The NEW Monster Glades amp up the skiing and riding adventure for everyone. more info 6 photos   NEW! Snowmaking Enhancements: Nakiska is known for its smooth corduroy-perfect conditions. NEW! Nakiska has increased its snowmaking capacity by 40%. more info 7 photos (Updated Oct 7)   Daylodge Renovations: Enhancements have been made to everything including a new roof, deck, washrooms, and floors. The Finish Line Lounge located on the upper level has been completely refurbished with new flat screen tv's, chairs, and tables. A great location to relax in style!   Rental Shop: New Racking provides more floor space while new rental kiosks help guests get equipment faster so they can enjoy more time on the slopes.   Best Learning Area in Alberta - The new 100 metre Magic Carpet affectionately known as the "Monster Carpet", is the largest in Alberta. Nakiska's "TELUS Learn to Ski" program is ideal for kids and adults. Photo Credit: Mark Shannon   New Meeting Space - New "North Axe" room is perfect for your school group, ski club, or corporate meeting space needs   Mid-Mountain Lodge - New siding & enhanced washrooms. The perfect place to enjoy spectacular views, while having lunch. Also home base for our National Race Teams.