Santa makes an early visit in the Canadian Rockies to hone ski skills
Nakiska Ski Area, famous worldwide for hosting the alpine events of the 1988 Olympics, continues to thrive not only as a skiing and snowboarding area but also as one of the best alpine ski training venues in North America. Nakiska is, in fact, the official alpine training centre of Alpine Canada and continues to host
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FlixBus Launches Direct Service from Calgary to the Kananaskis Region
FlixBus Launches Direct Service from Calgary to the Kananaskis Region New, seasonal route offers an affordable, car-free way to reach the mountains, just in time for peak winter travel season Kananaskis, AB—FlixBus, North America’s fastest-growing intercity bus service, today announced it is expanding its Alberta footprint with a new direct route connecting Calgary to the
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Nakiska Ski Area’s First Preview Weekend Starts Saturday
One of the first ski areas in Western Canada to open begins skiing and riding on Saturday Kananaskis, AB – Known as Calgary’s Closest Mountain, make your time and turns count this early ski season at Nakiska. Nakiska is cranking up the ski lifts to the delight of skiers and riders in Canada. Beginning
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Canmore resident, World Cup Ski Cross winner to receive support from Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies is proud to support Kristofor Mahler as he makes his triumphant return to the World Cup Ski Cross circuit. Kris is one of the top ski cross athletes in the world. In addition to his all-out commitment to sport, he goes about life in a humble, down-to-earth Canadian approach, traveling
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Three Generations of Skiing Memories at Nakiska
Nakiska has been known as a cherished family skiing destination for decades. For the Kucera family, it’s more than just a ski hill—it’s the backdrop of a lifetime of memories, spanning three generations, nearly forty years and counting. John Kucera is a Canadian skiing World Champion and Olympian who now coaches the next generation of
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Discover Rewarding Employment Opportunities at Nakiska Ski Area
Nakiska offers more than breathtaking views and world-class slopes—it’s a hub of opportunity for job seekers and career enthusiasts alike. Offering part-time, full-time, seasonal, or year-round roles, our ski resort provides a dynamic workplace that brings together people passionate about staying active, outdoor adventure and hospitality. A Thriving Snow Village of Professionals The opportunities are
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Enhancing Soil Health and Sustainability with On-Slope Mulching
At Nakiska, we recognize that maintaining the beauty and stability of our natural environment is as important as providing an exceptional recreational experience. One unique practice we implement on our slopes is mulching. But what exactly is mulching and why is it such an important practice? What is Mulching? Mulching involves covering the soil with
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Nakiska Ski Area’s First Preview Weekend Starts Friday, November 8th 2024
Kananaskis, AB – La Niña is here! Winter has arrived like a lion and really kicked up some early season winter storms (just like the La Niña forecast has noted for this winter). It’s time to ski and plan your winter ski vacation to the Canadian Rockies! Our team at Nakiska Ski Area has been
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Chilling Out: Our Approach to Efficient Snowmaking
If you’ve ever skied at Nakiska, you know that we strive for great, dependable snow conditions all season long. But have you ever wondered how we manage to keep our slopes so smooth? Snowmaking is an important component of our operations, ensuring consistent and high-quality skiing conditions throughout the season, in addition to all the
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Sustainability on the Slopes
At Nakiska, we’re committed to providing an exceptional recreational experience while also taking steps to best manage our stunning environment. As a longtime local operator with deep roots in the area, we understand the importance of balancing recreation with responsible and sustainable practices. We are always seeking new ways to minimize our footprint so that
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