EAGLE RIDGE OPENS TO FRESH POW AND TERRAIN PARK ON THE WAY!  

Jasper, Alberta - Today marks the opening of Marmot Basin's Eagle Ridge Quad chair. The state-of-the-art fixed grip Quad allows access to 20 (yep, you heard right - twenty!) new runs on two huge mountain faces.

Not only that, but the Quad is opening to excellent... well actually - fantastic - early season conditions. With a total snowfall of over 140 cm to date and the best early season base in years (55 cm mid-mountain and 70+ cm at higher elevations) everyone at Marmot is pumped and psyched about all that pow!

As a testament to all the snow, Marmot's Knob chair is now open. This is only the second time in its 25 year history that the Knob has opened this early - why you ask? Simply put - it's due to a tonne of snow! Marmot is boasting 85% of it's terrain open and all main lifts, including the new Eagle Ridge Quad Chair, operating.

AND... how about a terrain park in your stocking this year?! Marmot will open it's terrain park just in time for the holidays. Brian Rode, VP of Marketing and Sales states, "Already Marmot's natural gullies, dips and rolls create one big natural terrain park. The addition of our dedicated park will offer rails, table tops and a variety of other snow features." How's that for a Christmas gift?!

Another great gift idea for the whole family - Marmot is pleased to announce it's new Family Snow Club Card. For only $29.95 the card gives your family 20% off ALL your lift tickets this season when skiing as a family. Your family will also receive 10% off rentals & repair, food & beverage, lessons, retail and day care, in addition to discounts at various Jasper hotels. The big bonus: ski 5 days and receive the 6th day of lift tickets for the whole family free! For more information or to purchase your Family Snow Club Card contact Marmot Basin at 780-852-3816.

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