Alberta ski resort named among the best in the world
If you’re looking for one of the best ski resorts in the world, you won’t have to travel far. An Alberta ski resort was just named the world’s best small ski resort.
The UK-based publication The Telegraph released its list of the best small ski resorts in the world, and Castle Mountain found itself in the top spot.
The publication defines small ski resorts as resorts that have minimal ski lifts; each resort that made the ranking has no more than 10 lifts.
Castle Mountain came in first place and was touted as the best for empty slopes. The ranking also mentioned the large amounts of snow the resort sees.
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“Jammed up against the vast eastern shoulders of the Rocky Mountains, this tiny ski hill gets the most snow of any in Alberta and while it offers basic accommodation and dining options, it has the friendliest locals, plus a good value cat-skiing operation if you’re worried about the slopes getting too busy – which is highly unlikely unless it’s a holiday weekend,” the ranking said.
Castle Mountain has seven ski lifts, and its ski area spans across 3,592 acres between altitudes of 1,410 and 2,274 metres. It was the only Alberta ski resort to make the list.
Revelstoke was the only other Canadian destination, coming in at spot number two and being praised for having the best variety and vertical. Revelstoke was followed by Grand Targhee and Silverton, in third and fourth, respectively.
The Telegraph
Castle Mountain’s tentative opening day is set for Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.
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You can view the full ranking online.