Castle Mountain Resort vs Marmot Basin

Castle Mountain Resort (Alberta) and Marmot Basin (Alberta) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCastle Mountain ResortMarmot Basin
Vertical drop2,789 ft (850 m)2,559 ft (780 m)
Summit elevation7,411 ft8,215 ft
Base elevation4,623 ft5,656 ft
Lifts76
Runs10476
Beginner terrain25%23%
Intermediate terrain27%25%
Expert terrain48%52%
Night skiingNoNo

Castle Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (2,789 ft vs 2,559 ft); Castle Mountain Resort has more runs (104 vs 76); Marmot Basin skews more expert (52% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Castle Mountain ResortIndy Pass: 2 days
Marmot BasinMountain Collective: 2 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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