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21 Mar 2009

Fortress Mountain Ski Resort Guide

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Fortress Mountain Ski Resort Guide

Fortress Mountain remains partly open. The owner, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, says that the reduced number of skier visits and high cost of operating the aging chairlift system contribute to the threat of closure. Fortress Mountain has been popular with families and ski clubs; it's been the pre-season training site for the Canadian National Freestyle ski team. Fortress Mountain rises over two mountain sides and up a third front beyond the valley. The chairlift beyond the backside goes to most of the black diamond runs.

Resorts close to Fortress Mountain include: Nakiska (17 km), Talus Lodge (23 km), Banff Mt Norquay (47 km), Sunshine Village (48 km), Calgary/Canada Olympic Park (75 km),

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Trails (Pistes): 47 Halfpipes: -
Summit: 2369 m Toplift: m
Beg: 20% Int: 50% Adv: 30% Terrain Parks: -
Vertical Drop: 330 m X-Country: 160 km
Lifts: 4 (2 chair lifts, 2 surface lifts) Snowmaking: 60%
Gondolas / Cable Cars: - Slopeside accommodation: -
Restaurants: 2 Acres of ski: 935
Bars: - Nearest Airport: Calgary
Nearest Train: Fortress Junction Tourist Info Phone:: +1/403/2454909,
Fortress Mountain Tourist Office Website

Visitor Reviews of Fortress Mountain


rowan harper from Canada writes:

Fortress Mountain is currently open under the title of K-POW cat skiing. They offer private or walk on experiences. Check out K-POW.CA for more info on this experience.

2012-02-07

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Resorts and Mountain Peaks Surrounding Fortress Mountain

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Mountain Peaks
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Mount James Walker, Canada 2 km
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