Nakiska is gearing up to open early for skiing, the earliest opening of its 31 year history and earlier than any other Canadian ski area!
The ski area will open six runs for skiing on October 26. Nakiska is the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area of Canada, who opened on October 12th.
The Kananaskis facility has been busy making snow, adding to a little early season fresh powder, to facilitate the early opening,
You can expect a base of up to 50 to 55 centimetres.
See more on their opening preview weekend here.
About Nakiska Ski Area
Nakiska Ski Area, Calgary’s Closest Mountain, is a member of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. Proudly Canadian, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada, including Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta; Fernie Alpine Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels and golf courses, including Trickle Creek in Kimberley, and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club in Bragg Creek. RCR aims to provide each and every guest The Ultimate Experience.