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January 15, 2026

Tag: Vacations

10 reasons to ski the Canadian Rockies this winter

Wednesday, 07 December 2016 by Andrew Findlay

As you dream about ski adventures next winter, here are 10 reasons to put the Canadian Rockies at the top of your must-do list. 1)Hot Springs. From au natural rock pools of steaming hot mineral water in the forest to commercial springs like Fairmont, Cave and Basin, and Radium, there are many ways to soothe

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Tagged under: Blog, Calgary, Family, Fun Stuff, Kananaskis, Nakiska, Ski School, Tips, Vacations, Winter, YYC

RCR Rockies Card on Sale

Tuesday, 18 October 2016 by Cali Burk

Unparalleled Savings! 1st, 4th & 7th ski day FREE & up to $40 (double discount period) savings every time you ski!  Plus go Direct to Lift – just by linking your credit card.  3 FREE days The 3 Free Days can be redeemed at any RCR Western Resort. Cardholders receive their 1st, 4th and 7th ski

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Tagged under: Calgary, Family, Kananaskis, Nakiska, Sale, Tips, Vacations, Winter, YYC

2016.2017 Early Booking Offers have arrived

Monday, 22 August 2016 by Cali Burk

If you’re thinking of booking a ski getaway this winter, now is the time to do it!  With Early Booking Vacation Offers available for Christmas and Family Week vacations, as well as special long stay savings packages and spring skiing trips with savings of up to 48%! Visit our Hot Deals page to book a

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Last Week to Save on Winter Season Passes & Ski School Lessons
Monday, 20 June 2016 by Cali Burk

Our winter Early Bird season pass sale ends on Saturday, June 25th, order your season pass or multi week ski school lesson online through the RCR Webstore before the deadline for the best savings of next season. Don’t forget about those lessons!  Get the kids in multi week programs – view and buy ski school

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Black and Blue: Riding the Nakiska Highways
Wednesday, 27 January 2016 by Cali Burk

STORY AND PHOTOS BY : Marc Lepage Welcome to the Carving Capital of Canada!  The once famous runs of the Olympic downhill events in 1988, has since evolved into a true skier’s paradise.  With two near-perfect mountain ridges, Nakiska Ski Resort offers some of the most meticulously groomed, and indulgingly wide, trails I’ve seen.  From

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In Support of Ski School – Quality Training and FUN!
Sunday, 27 December 2015 by Tanya Koob

I’ve tried to teach my child a number of sports on my own and it’s usually ended with tears, frustration, and a severe dislike for the activity on a few occasions. Even when I’ve been moderately successful in teaching the “basics,” I’ve always chosen to call for outside help to reinforce proper technique, build skills,

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ONE Week Left to Save on your Ski Vacation
Monday, 23 November 2015 by Cali Burk

There’s just one week left to save up to 35% on your ski vacation this winter season!  Book one of our packages online, chat online with a reservation agent (during business hours) or give us a call at 1-800-258-7669 to book your vacation over the phone with one of our vacation specialists.   Don’t miss

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Born Tu Be Wild
Friday, 30 October 2015 by Tanya Koob

We got to try Nakiska’s brand new Tube Park while we were at the resort before Christmas.  First impression, I honestly thought it looked like a miniature toboggan hill.  It didn’t look like much and it wasn’t very big.  I’d never tried tubing at a resort before so I guess I had built it up

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Family friendly guide to skiing/snowboarding at Nakiska, Calgary’s Closest Mountain
Thursday, 03 September 2015 by Tanya Koob

Words & Photos by Tanya Koob I remember our first family downhill ski trip in great clarity because I had been extremely apprehensive of the whole sport as a “family experience.” My husband and I had done a lot of resort skiing back in the “good old days” before kids but had been nervous to try

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Tagged under: Blog, Calgary, Family, Kananaskis, Nakiska, Tips, Vacations, Winter, YYC
Getting Ready for Winter!
Tuesday, 25 August 2015 by Cali Burk

We’re making some exciting ‘behind the scene’ upgrades over the summer to our snowmaking system including rerouting & cooling!  Step one of our new snowmaking pump house is to reroute the existing pipe. Pictures show us putting the new pipe together, ready for trench and back filling. Once done the new pump house will allow us

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