Spring is the time to take a moment to pause, sit on the slopes, and let the stunning scenery nourish your soul as the sun’s rays illuminate your face. Despite the snowy conditions, you feel comfortably warm. This is what spring skiing at Nakiska is all about!       1. Bluebird Powder

Feel the crunch of fresh snow under your boots, the glow of a firepit warming your cheeks, and the melodies of festive tunes drifting through the crisp mountain air. This December 24th and 25th, Nakiska Ski Area is the place to be, where Santa himself will be hitting the slopes from 10:30am to 2:00pm, spreading holiday

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

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

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

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

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

As December arrives, so does the stoke! Are you asking yourself, is it finally my year to learn how to ski or snowboard?   Learning to glide can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been to a ski hill. As a snowboard and ski coach, I’ve been guiding people into this world for years. Undoubtedly, bringing my one-year-old

We’re very proud to continue working with Snowseekers in the #NewSkiAB initiative, supporting new comers to Canada to learn winter sports and enjoy the mountains.  This season we hosted Cong, from Vietnam and Peter, from Hong Kong.  Follow their journey to falling in love with skiing on the Snowseekers website. Watch Peter & Cong learn

New season, new systems! How to smooth out your first day on the slopes. Well, here we are!  We’ve made it to another ski season during a pandemic, and while some regulations will stay the same as last season, we are also dealing with a few new ones. Here are some guidelines to help make

Instead of skiing and riding in Banff, try Canmore Kananaskis this winter, pull off and let the traffic continue, while others are still behind the wheel, you are strolling the quaint shops of main street, Canmore. We think you’ll like this new twist, a stay-cation nearby, try Canmore and ski so close, with Nakiska Ski

Have you ever wanted to head to the mountains for a day of fun in the winter with non-skiers, but unsure of what to do? Look no further than a short drive from Calgary to Nakiska Ski Area for a tubing adventure that will leave everyone in your group grinning from ear to ear. Our

I have always loved strapping on my skis, catching an early lift and taking in a day on the mountain whether the conditions are light and fluffy or spring slush. Any day skiing is a good day. Now as a parent I still feel the same sentiments but even more as I watch our children’s

Trick? Or Treat?  It’s not a trick…..but it certainly is a treat!  Here at Nakiska Ski Area we have been lucky to have Mother Nature give us some of the biggest and earliest significant snow storms we’ve ever seen, allowing us to start snowmaking at a roaring pace and to open the resort for skiing/riding

“Twist. Push AND twist. No. Not like that. REALLY push hard!” The Mary-Poppins-cheerfulness was starting to escape my voice as I encouraged my five year old to put on her ski boots. A maniacal laughter instead was rising up out of me making known that the Mary Poppins voice was just a schtick to try

As you explore the many options being presented to your family for outdoor winter sport activity, we at the Alberta Alpine Ski Association thought we would take this opportunity to introduce your family to ski racing – a truly family sport. Alberta Alpine is the governing body for alpine and ski cross racing in Alberta.