WHAT'S NEW 2011/12
We're excited! 2011/12 promises to be a fantastic season at Nakiska. Below you can learn about just some of the fantastic improvements that will make this your best season yet.
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On-Mountain
Expanded "Monster Glades"
This favourite recet addition at Nakiska has been expanded for 2011/12 nearly doubling in size. The "Monster Glades" offer fantastic tree skiing for intermediate to experts and are accessible directly from the high-speed Gold Chair Express.
Expanded Automatic Snowmaking
Our already impressive snowmaking sytem has again been augmented with 11 New Lance v3 automated snow guns covering the area of Lower Homesteader. Nakiska has always been known for its fantastic snow surface - now we can more quickly react to changing weather conditions allowing us to squeeze more snowmaking into whatever window mother nature provides.
 Enhanced Rail Park
Last years award winning new rail park will be enhanced with new features.
New Skier Cross
Coming Soon!
Products
$199 Student Midweek Pass
Only $199 for the whole season for students enrolled in Post Secondary Schools in Calgary and the surrounding area. The pass also includes discounts for tickets purchased on weekends.
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Rail Park Pass
The RCR Rail Park Pass is now free for season pass holders! The Rail Park Pass can also now be ordered online and will allow you access in Rail Parks at every RCR resort as well as access into the NEW Skier/Boarder Cross Course at Fernie Alpine and Nakiska Mountain Resort.
80 Plus Season Pass
80+ Season Pass is NOW less expensive to purchase! Just $49 for Nakiska for the entire ski season or $99 to include Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort.
Events & Activities
Spring Event Concert Series
Every weekend in April this past season featured DJ’s playing on the Deck, Beer Gardens, BBQ and of course the return of our Spring Fiesta party where this past season featured a Kokanee Mountain Bike Giveaway!
Women's and Men's Days
Selected days throughout the season will be dedicated to provide a unique experience catered to women or men with lift ticket, shuttle service, and dinner packages available.
TELUS Learn-2-Ski Package
Learning a new sport has never been so fun and easy! Our all-inclusive Ski/Snowboard Packages include a beginner area lift ticket, rental and a group lesson. With our professional instructors, you will learn the skills you need to help you build confidence and enjoy the spirit of skiing or snowboarding. One on one lessons are also available for those wanting a little more focused attention.
In the Area
Banff / Canmore Shuttle
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
Located at the gateway to the Canadian Rockies and only 20 minutes 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
The local micro climate weather in Kananaskis permits more flying days than any other Canadian Rockies operator. Offering Heli-hiking or Rockies Sightseeing. Open year round, 8 am to 8 pm (daylight hours) with departures every 30 minutes. Kananaskis Heli Tours is located at the Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino at the junction of the Kananaskis Trail (Hwy 40) & TransCanada Highway (Hwy 1) between Calgary and Banff.
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