Castle Mountain Resort
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It's a decent resort. There's no cell service. We used walkie talkies. There is wifi. They have a separate ticket fee if you only want to use the huckleberry chair, it's about half price. They have some microwaves and a few lunch tables in the lower floor of the lodge. Fantastic. My only complaint that there is no map at the top of either chairlift and signage is genally lacking. Not a problem for experts who can handle any terrain. I found myself escaping from siwash to high noon and oh my god, the most terrifying minute of my life. Some single black diamonds on this hill would definitely classify as double-blacks on other resorts. Same goes for some green and blue zones. I would say, they don't particularly expect beginners there, had some fast near misses from speedsters behind me because i did a few unexpected turns. Still, beautiful scenery and backcountry, old school feel. Lots of tree runs. Though it was raining Saturday I still had a great weekend. I would come back for sure, especially on a powder day.
Alexander MorozovAlexander Morozov
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One of my favourite resorts! I've been a regular to Castle for the last 10 years and have always appreciated the local/non-commercialized feel. The main mountain provides steeper-than-average terrain, and I've always said that if you learn to ride at Castle, you can ride any terrain at any other resort. Haig Mt (accessed by Huckleberry Chairlift at the base) is also a great area for Beginner-Intermediate riders. As a result of this second mountain, visitors are well spread across the mountain and the lines are typically very quick. There are no lockers available to the public, however there is plenty of public cubby shelves to stash personal equipment. I've never had an issue with stolen equipment in the lodge during the 10 years that I've been visiting here, but the parking lot is very close to the lodge if there is a need to lock items in your vehicle.
Joseph MolinaJoseph Molina
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When Castle is on its on. I worked there for 2 seasons back in 2008 and had the most epic days of my life. They have one of the longest, uninterrupted fall lines in North America and the mountain is steep!! On our most recent trip we booked the cat ski experience. The cat is world class and the most comfortable one I've been on. The guides, and cat driver are so rad. They gave us the best balance of fun and safery. Sadly, the conditions didn't cooperate but the mgmt were so accomidatiting that they offered us full refunds after our first run, this is unheard of in the industry. We're going to save this cash for the next time Castle gets hit with the good stuff. -Jamie-
Jamie CoteJamie Cote
20
We missed a powder day but I can't help but feel it would be unreal if it had some fresh snow. The hill was a little icy half way down. The bowls still had lots of decent snow. We discovered that the better snow was on the far left chair lift (can't remember it's name) on the lower half of the hill. Lifts were little slow compared to other resorts we've been to but we didn't mind because the views were unreal and there were no line ups. Parking lot is super close to the lodge (it was a little icy). The Red Bandit made the trip all the better!! Haha I look forward to going back on a powder day.
Chris JackmanChris Jackman
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A hidden gem! Great runs for all levels. Snow conditions were awesome. This was my first time at this resort and amazed to see the ski in-ski out lodge around this area. Next time, staying for sure! Make sure to plan ahead as they sell out easily. Great Blue runs for people transitioning. Best part of the resort - STAFF!! Super friendly..everytime I boarded the chairlift, they greeted me and kept supporting my spirit! Double thumbs up for the support specially for a newbee, I was clearly motivated and had my best snowboard trip so far this season!
AnuAnu
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Love the variety but not great for beginners. Even the greens on the “Huckleberry” lift are pretty steep. My 13yo (who has skied) was stuck with the green lift / bunny hill since the other greens are noticeably tougher. The bunny hill is a little too narrow (compared with Alta, Brighton, Snowbird) with the encroaching housing development. My older teen liked Huckleberry and heading all the way to the top of the mountain even though it was stormy.
Jaron McMullinJaron McMullin
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HWY-774, Pincher Creek No. 9, AB T0K 1W0, Canada
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