Tres Hombres: Marmot Basin's Newest Adventure

Located in the breathtaking, vast and ruggedly mountainous landscape of Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin is a destination that inspires lasting memories. And during the 2017-18 season, you’ll have the chance to experience a new ski terrain here – Tres Hombres. Steep, deep and wide, it’s advanced skier and snowboarder heaven.  

Tres Hombres is a large, north-facing and treeless 54-acre slope, which provides incredible advanced, and expert off-piste skiing and snowboarding. Locals and visitors alike have long coveted Tres Hombres. With powder-filled bowls and chutes that descend 1,204 feet, this will be Marmot Basin’s longest, uninterrupted fall-line. Not for the faint-hearted, Tres Hombres will have you dropping into some of the steepest terrain at Marmot Basin and in the Canadian Rockies. Here’s what snowsports enthusiasts can expect when they journey to Marmot Basin.

• Fantastic Snow – Marmot Basin is the northernmost Rocky Mountain ski area and enjoys abundant dry, light & fluffy snow that is a dream to ski and snowboard. With the highest base elevation in Canada and a latitude of 53°N, over 400 centimeters of natural snow blankets the area from November through May. Combined with a state-of-the-art snowmaking system that guarantees snow surety; skiers and snowboarders enjoy superb snow conditions all season long!

• Diverse Terrain – Skiers and snowboarders can explore a wide variety of runs, from novice to expert, on four mountain faces, uncovering long, perfectly groomed trails, high alpine bowls, treed runs, and steep chutes filled with Rocky Mountain powder snow. With 1,675 acres of skiable terrain and seven modern lifts, the only time to rest is in the lodge, not waiting in lines.

• Breathtaking Scenery – Virtually every location on the mountain is an inspirational viewpoint. Jasper National Park, Canada’s largest Rocky Mountain park, is an integral part of the UNESCO Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site. You are surrounded by protected wilderness in every direction. Memories will be etched as highlights in your life as you experience the only ski destination in this unparalleled paradise.

• Authentic Canadian Mountain Town Ambiance – Venture beyond the crowds this winter to the authentic Canadian, mountain town of Jasper. Mix with locals, who are quick with a smile and a tale or two as they share their slice of heaven with visitors. Enjoy Canadian and international cuisine and a lively night scene while staying in quaint inns or luxurious lodges.

• Winter Experiences – Winter visitors regularly get to see four legged locals like elk, deer and bighorn sheep and maybe wolves, moose and lynx! Come discover the perfect base for all of your winter adventures. Try cross country skiing, explore frozen canyons and discover the freedom of skating on frozen lakes surrounded by towering mountains. Other great Canadian activities available include snowshoeing treks, dogsledding and regional helicopter skiing or cat skiing.