Banff Sunshine vs Marmot Basin

Banff Sunshine (Alberta) and Marmot Basin (Alberta) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBanff SunshineMarmot Basin
Vertical drop3,363 ft (1,025 m)2,559 ft (780 m)
Summit elevation8,812 ft8,215 ft
Base elevation5,453 ft5,656 ft
Lifts136
Runs15576
Beginner terrain21%23%
Intermediate terrain24%25%
Expert terrain55%52%
Night skiingNoNo

Banff Sunshine has the bigger vertical (3,363 ft vs 2,559 ft); Banff Sunshine has more runs (155 vs 76); Banff Sunshine skews more expert (55% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Banff SunshineIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days
Marmot BasinMountain Collective: 2 days

One pass covers both: Mountain Collective. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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