Castle Mountain Resort vs Valley Ski Hill

Castle Mountain Resort (Alberta) and Valley Ski Hill (Alberta) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCastle Mountain ResortValley Ski Hill
Vertical drop2,789 ft (850 m)171 ft (52 m)
Summit elevation7,411 ft2,310 ft
Base elevation4,623 ft2,139 ft
Lifts72
Runs1047
Beginner terrain25%29%
Intermediate terrain27%29%
Expert terrain48%42%
Night skiingNo-

Castle Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (2,789 ft vs 171 ft); Castle Mountain Resort has more runs (104 vs 7); Castle Mountain Resort skews more expert (48% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Castle Mountain ResortIndy Pass: 2 days
Valley Ski HillIndy Pass: 2 days

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