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Reviews for Castle Mountain
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Castle Mountain Resort is a hidden gem in Southern Alberta. Both of my children learned to snowboard here - seamlessly graduating from the Green Chair (beginner only terrain) to the Huckleberry and Blue Chairs (intermediate terrain), and finally the Red Chair (experienced terrain). The point is, there’s something for everyone - and if you can’t find it, you’re doing it wrong. The best runs I have ever had (I’ve snowboarded them all in Western Canada) have been off the Red Chair after a dump. Castle Mountain has a reputation for boom and bust, but the addition of the Huckleberry Chair a few seasons back introduced a much more reliable face to the mountain that holds decent groomers in even the most modest conditions. Beyond that, the history of Castle Mountain is one of perseverance - the community takes nothing for granted. It is a special place and everyone is in on the secret. Because it’s not a mega resort, the infrastructure is a little more “traditional”. But anytime lost in lift speed is made up by the general lack of lift lines. The independent nature of the mountain is also reflected in its pricing, which is very reasonable during a time when alpine sports are becoming cost prohibitive.
Overall, I deeply recommend Castle Mountain Resort to anyone who truly loves skiing or snowboarding - this place will be your Mecca.
Kevin Wallis
An off the beaten track gem. We found it with great snow which helped our impression but worth seeking out.
Mexx
This resort has come along way in trying to provide a great product for every skier. It has had a long reputation amongst expert skiers as having some of the best powder and off piste terrain anywhere. During a recent cat skiing trip in the BC interior the group I was riding with were raving afterwards about it being their best powder day ever but I had to advise that it didn't come close to the epic days we get every year at Castle. You do however need to pay your dues at Castle because the rugged terrain and wind conditions can leave the top of the mountain very challenging at times.
With the addition of intermediate terrain on Haig mountain , a new snow making system and great grooming, the mountain is much friendlier to intermediate and beginner skiers than it once was.
Kyle Kelly
To lazy to actually do there jobs to busy always yelling janitors can’t sweep or mop floors washrooms are always a mess do not not take your family there if you have kids only nice staff in the lodge is the door hosts
Clayton K
We drive 13 hours from the prairies out to the Rockies a couple times a year. I've been to most of the big name resorts in western Canada and Castle is by far my favorite. Epic when it dumps, and fun gromers off huckleberry when it hasn't.
Madeline undefined
Castle is a hidden gem. Be transported back in time to a place that still holds the spirit of skiing. A place you can pull up and camp in the parking lot. A place that never has a line. A place you can ski 3000 ft of fall line and never see another person. Catch it on a pow day or with some good wind buff and have your mind blown. The skiing is full on and rugged. Great for strong skiers. And the T Bar provides for a cozy place to grab a pitcher and some nachos with your buds. Oh and no cell service, it is wonderful.
skied here last year , missed some good powder days because of lift problems , could only ski lower part of mountain on these days. first day i had out this season had one ride on upper mountain, then that lift broke down for the day. Seemed like the same kind of problem that lift was shut down late in the last season. Makes me wonder if they do any maintenance in the off season. I was going to stay for 2 days but was told that it would be shut down for a couple of days. Then i talked with a friend who had went that next day and the lift was running . so its hit and miss for skiing the best part of the mountain. its not worth the money skiing the lower mountain early season .
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Jenna
I've been here about 3 times so far. I really emjoy it. I had some friends visit and I took them here rather then sunshine and this is how I discouver it! I highly recommend to anyone! Mountain to your self
Jamie
Great mountain for the family. Best powder in canada!! LOVE THE COLD SMOKE!
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