Alberta · best time to ski · updated 2026-11-07
Best time to ski Marmot Basin
From Jasper / Edmonton via Hwy 93A. Status: Opening day Nov 13 (announced by the resort).
Quick answer
Quietest: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, especially in February. Busiest: Saturdays, plus Christmas to New Year's, New Year's weekend, Family Day weekend.
This week at Marmot Basin
SatNot open
SunNot open
MonNot open
TueNot open
WedNot open
ThuNot open
FriQuiet
Crowds by day of the week
Typical non-holiday weeks this season, from the SkiWhen crowd model.
Holidays and school breaks to know
| Period | Dates | Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Winter break (AB) | Dec 21–25 | Busy |
| Christmas to New Year's | Dec 26–Jan 1 | Packed |
| New Year's weekend | Jan 2–3 | Packed |
| Family Day weekend | Feb 13–15 | Packed |
| Spring break (est.) (AB) | Mar 22–26 | Busy |
School break dates marked (est.) are estimates.
Month by month
| Month | Quiet days | Packed days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | 18 | 2 |
| January 2027 | 20 | 1 |
| February 2027 | 20 | 1 |
| March 2027 | 22 | 0 |
| April 2027 | 12 | 0 |
Questions skiers ask
When is Marmot Basin least busy?
Tuesdays and Wednesdays outside holidays and school breaks, especially in February.
Is Marmot Basin busy on weekends?
Yes. Saturday is usually the busiest day of the week at Marmot Basin. Arrive before the lifts open or go on a weekday.
When is Marmot Basin busiest?
Saturdays, plus christmas to new year's, new year's weekend, family day weekend.
Will Marmot Basin be busy this weekend?
Check the live 7-day crowd forecast for Marmot Basin on SkiWhen. It updates every morning with snow and weather.