Pass Powderkeg Ski Resort

Pass Powderkeg Ski Resort is a family/community ski area located right in the heart of friendly Blairmore, Alberta. It caters to skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities and has enough terrain to keep anybody busy all day. There are 3 surface lifts (2 T-bars and 1 handle tow) and it has 1200 feet of vertical. Pass Powderkeg has a total of 15 runs which breakdown into 40% beginner, 35% intermediate and 25% advanced and snowmaking is done on 68% of this terrain. Click here to get a trail map of Pass Powderkeg.

What you may not know about Pass Powderkeg

Pass Powderkeg is just over 2 hours from Calgary which makes it very accessible for those who want to take a day trip in from the city.

Prices at this resort are very affordable as an adult full day lift ticket will run you only $30! Click here for rates at Pass Powderkeg.

One of the most unique features of Pass Powderkeg is the fact that all of its amenities are located at mid-mountain! It also has one of its loading stations right at the base of the mountain which is only footsteps from the resident streets of Blairmore. It brings a new meaning to ski in/ski out for locals since they can literally ski right to the doorstep of their own houses!

Top 5 reasons to visit Pass Powderkeg Ski Resort

1. Terrain Park

Pass Powderkeg has an awesome terrain park with a huge variety of jumps, rails and rollers that tailor to trick-sters of all abilities. This park has a ton of options and many local park riders come and ride the T-bar back and forth to the park all day long.

2. Amenities

The amenities at Pass Powderkeg are top notch and are maintained to a very high standard. It has a log cabin-esque lodge, a cafeteria that cooks homemade food, and a rental shop with a great selection of high performance gear.

3. Diversity of skiing

Not only does this resort have terrain for all ages and abilities, it also has terrain for all types of skiers and snowboarders. It offers runs through the trees, groomed runs for the cruiser and steep runs for the thrill seeker.

4. Ski School

Pass Powderkeg has a great junior program, a freeride team and a thorough discover skiing package. It also has a designated beginner area for kids where they can learn to ski in a fun and comfortable environment. To learn more about these programs click here.

5. Community Feel

Pass Powderkeg prides itself as a family service. It is a tightly knit group that frequents this resort and the sense of community and camaraderie among skiers and boarders here is amazing. It has a super friendly atmosphere and overall is just a great place to spend the day!

Congratulations to Brian Taje who was our Go Big! Contest winner and took home a pair of lift tickets for Pass Powderkeg Ski Resort. Also a big thanks to Best Canadian Motor Inn Blairmore for providing my accommodation during my visit to Pass Powderkeg.

To view more pictures of Pass Powderkeg, become a fan of “Ski Alberta” on Facebook.


Click here to comment on this post