Jasper Ready To Welcome Skiers After Fire

A wildfire tore through a portion of the park and town of Jasper, Canada in July 2024. As the town and nearby ski resort is in the early days of the winter ski season, Iglu Ski is calling on skiers to visit to support the 4,600 locals, who are rebuilding their livelihoods in the area. The ski resort itself, Marmot Basin, being 20 kilometres out of town, was unaffected by the fires. In town 30% of structures were affected. Iglu Ski has a range of hotels, ready and waiting to receive guests this winter and snow has started falling.

Jasper has long been the quintessential Canadian mountain town, and an iconic locale for adventurous skiers, since the lifts began in 1964.

Jasper is far more than a ski destination. The Jasper National Park has an incredible array of wildlife that you’ll see along the roads or train lines long before you arrive. Don’t be surprised to see a herd of wild Mountain Sheep grazing right in town. They come in because they know the Wolves won’t. In the early morning and evenings the wild Elk roam among the hotels and they have no fear of humans so make sure you don’t spook them if you don’t want to get chased up a tree. Moose are also common and these solitary beasts often roam among the pistes on the ski area. Several types of Deer and Mountain Goats are also abundant. If you are really lucky you may even spot a Lynx or maybe a young male Bear in March or April. Large bears and those with cubs sleep right through until late April.

Resort Statistics

Trails

• Beginners 13
• Intermediates 18 
• Advanced 55
• Total Runs 86

Resort features

• Ice Rink
• Indoor Pool
• Walking Trails
• Snowshoeing
• Snow sure

Resort Statistics

• Resort Altitude 1065m
• Highest Lift 2417m
• Total Piste 200km
• Longest Run 6km
• Directions of Slopes E, N, S
• Uphill Capacity 12150
• Total Lifts 10
• Chairlifts 8
• Drag Lifts 2

The ski area near Jasper is called Marmot Basin and it is renowned for being one of the best powder areas for North America skiing. The snow is dry, light and fluffy. Due to the lack of crowds and the dryness of the snow it stays in great condition for weeks after a fall. Jasper skiing is ideal for all levels of skier from beginner to expert with intermediates probably getting the best of it. For experts the tree area under the Eagle Ridge quad chair is steep and challenging and a favourite with the local guides. For beginners the ski school is one of the best and friendliest for Canada skiing.

With well groomed pistes and lots of natural snowfall during the winter season Jasper is set for great skiing from December through to April and with the added snow making facilities across the slopes this guarantees for more skiing time both at the beginning and end of the season when the snow is low.

Apres-ski, restaurants and other activities in Jasper

There are several Ice Canyon walks to do close to town that are well worth a half day trip. We highly recommend the Maligne Canyon walk. You are given cleats to attach to your boots and then you walk on an ice river up an amazingly beautiful gorge full of ice waterfalls and caves.

Jasper town is about 15 minutes by free bus from the Marmot Basin ski area. It has plenty of bars and restaurants to keep you busy for a week. It has the feel of a frontier town full of genuine and friendly characters that can’t wait to tell you about the local’s secret spots for animals or good skiing.

Other activities include:

• Snowshoeing
• Wildlife
• Winter Hiking
• Ice-climbing
• Backcountry skiing
• Biking
• History
• Relaxation and wellness

Iglu Ski has a range from 3* inns up to a luxurious Fairmont hotel, all with a jacuzzi and hot tub and many with a sauna. Prices with Iglu Ski begin at £294 per person for a week at Lobstick Lodge, room only, travel costs are extra. 

Simon McIntyre, MD at Iglu Ski said, ‘It’s great that Jasper is welcoming skiers with open arms. We’re keen to support efforts to revive Jasper, and our clients have always loved skiing there. We trust it will be a good season.’

• Iglu Ski offers 7 nights from £1,122 per person, room only, based on two sharing at the 4* The Crimson Jasper, Jasper, Canada, departing from London Heathrow on January 27th, 2025, with transfers. +£417 Glasgow; +£425 Manchester; +£410 Edinburgh. With a name inspired by the colour of sunset and autumn leaves, The Crimson is the perfect vantage point from which to explore Jasper. The rooms are bright and spacious, and offer pure comfort. After a long day's skiing, you can enjoy a gourmet meal in the C200 restaurant (for an extra charge), relax in the lounge or take a dip in the indoor pool to unwind. Crimson Jasper
• Iglu Ski offers 7 nights from £1,751 per person, room only, based on two sharing a double room with balcony or terrace at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Canada, departing from London Heathrow on January 20th, 2025, with transfers. +£417 Glasgow; +£425 Manchester; +£422 Edinburgh. You’re outside of Jasper Town here, in a secluded spot - the hotel is set around the lake with many of the rooms located in the cabins that dot the shore. Often there are deer wandering around the property and elk or even moose can be spotted nearby if you're lucky. You have all the bells and whistles you’d expect of a Fairmont hotel – there’s a great spa, outdoor pool, top restaurant and lovely lounge bar, all with great lake views. Fairmont Jasper

Iglu Ski was established in 1998 by ski fanatic Richard Downs, who is Chairman to this day. Iglu is the UK’s largest ski travel agency, offering over 280 ski resorts across 18 countries and three continents. An independent agent, Iglu offers unbiased advice to find the right winter sports holiday for every guest. Their website includes handy snow reports and snow forecasts. In their history Iglu has provided holidays for more than 400,000 skiers and boarders. Crowned Online Travel Agency of the Year 2023 in the prestigious Agent Achievement Awards, Iglu is an ABTA-bonded travel agent selling ski accommodation and ATOL-bonded flight packages. Awarded the Platinum Trusted Service Award from Feefo in 2023 with a 4.7/5 score from customers and a rating of ‘Excellent’ from Trustpilot reviews.