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This year we really wanted to step it up a notch. We wanted to provide our valuable pass holders – that’s you – with something meaningful, functional, and beautiful. What is there that every skier and snowboarder could use, we thought, and how could we tie that in with a piece of art – local art.

After landing on the idea that doing a customized Gogglesoc, a protective microfiber goggle cover / cleaner, might work, we reached out to the Pincher Creek Allied Arts Council. It was shortly after this that we became connected with Janifer Calvez, a southern Alberta based artist who grew up in our neck of the woods, and things took off from there. After a little bit of back and forth, and reviewing some of Janifer’s original, Castle oriented pieces of work, we decided we could and should feature one of them on a season pass exclusive, custom Gogglesoc.

While we wait for our coveted micro-fiber goggle covers to get arrive, we wanted to share a little bit about the artist behind them. Janifer was kind enough to indulge us in a little Q&A so please join us in learning a bit more about the person largely responsible for how rad this year’s season pass holder gift is going to be!

Photo Credit: Brent Calver

Q: Tell us about your connection to Castle and the South Rockies (Pincher – Castle – Crowsnest) region?

A: I was born & raised in Pincher Creek, so I skied at Castle (Westcastle) all of my life. We live half time in the area now, and we are grateful we can enjoy Castle and the South Rockies all year round, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross country and downhill skiing.

Q: What inspired you to paint this particular painting?

A: I’m forever noticing the amazing landscape around me so I stop to take photos all of the time. I was preparing for a solo art show called Earth, Wind, & Sky, where I wanted to capture many of the amazing views we see all around us. Castle Mountain Resort was definitely on my list, along with Waterton, the expansive vistas to the mountains, Lake Louise, and more. I try to capture the feeling of the moment through colour, movement, and line in my impressionistic style.

Q: What are your favourite things to paint?

A: I love to capture my impressions of the expansive landscapes around me, including prairie, mountains, sky and flowers. I hope people feel a sense of connection when they view my work.

Q: What did you think when we reached out about working together?

A: I was very excited to see the call out from Castle wanting to pair up with a local artist to create a great keepsake for all of the season’s pass holders. I was extremely excited when you reached out to me, as I have many paintings inspired by our time spent at Castle.

Photo Credit: Gordon Mackey

Q: How do you think our project turned out?

A: I’ve only seen the mock ups/proofs which look amazing, but am looking forward to seeing the Gogglesocs in person. I hope people will enjoy them.

Q: What is your favourite run at Castle?

A: It has changed over the years. When I was a kid, we only had the T-bar so it was the North Run, the Burn, Jelly Roll, tree skiing or Shot Gun. More recently I’ve enjoyed North Star, and last season I enjoyed the Tamarack Bowl and Sheriff so we could stay up top, and Drifter for the way down. Truth be told, I follow my family to see where they want to go.

Q: How many days on snow are you hoping to get this season?

A: As many as I can, crossing fingers for awesome snow.

Q: What’s the best way for people to learn more about you / your work?

A: You can follow me on IG or FB @janifercalvezart or visit my website at janifercalvez.com. I also have a studio space at the Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek and show my art at in the gallery shop there, as well as at Lineham House Galleries in Okotoks, AB.

Q: Is there anything else you’d like to add?

A: Thank you for collaborating with a local artist (me) for this fantastic project and here’s to a fabulous ski season.

And thank you, Janifer! You’ve been a joy to work with on this project and we appreciate your love and enthusiasm you exude not only for your craft, but also for the South Canadian Rockies region!

Want to see how the Gogglesoc turned out? Check out the photo below!

Before anything else, we want to sincerely thank all of our season pass holders for their purchase of a Castle Mountain Resort season pass, for the upcoming season. While season passes are a great value, especially if you’re planning to ski or ride a lot, they provide resorts like ours with the resources needed to get the doors open. For community owned resorts, like ourselves, your purchase is a big deal! Again…THANK YOU for your commitment to the Castle.

Once again this year, Castle staff are coming to a community near you, for season pass / WOW card DTL printing. This is an absolutely fantastic opportunity for all pass holders to get their passes in advance of the season, allowing you to go straight to the slopes, starting on Opening Day.

For the next five (5) weekends, we’ll be hitting the road and we hope to see you! Here’s when and where we’ll be:

PASS PICK-UP “NEED TO KNOWS”

You could buy a spring pass elsewhere…or…you can enjoy up to 35 days of free skiing / riding this spring with the purchase of next year’s Castle season pass. That’s right, next year’s season passes are now on sale and we are offering you complimentary skiing / riding, from March 9 to Closing Day (April 12) this season in addition to access all of next season. Here are some highlights of this year’s program:

LONGER SEASON –

With our off-season investments in snow making, Castle’s season has been extended from an average of 115 days to 130 days and we’re planning on a similarly lengthy season next year! When you combine this with our free spring skiing add-on, for new purchasers, you’re now at about 165 days included with your season pass!

Sometimes Ma’ Nature needs a helping hand, early in the season, and we’re now in a position to help her out. With early December openings now the new norm, your season pass delivers you a better value than ever before.

PROGRESSIVE FAMILY PASS PROGRAM –

Dynamics are shifting and not every family is two adults and two or more children anymore; we totally get that! At our early bird sale rates a family of 3 can enjoy an entire season from only $847, plus GST (based on 1 adult, 2 children).

New for the 2020 – 2021 season is the ability for families to include college and university students under their pass – creating more inclusion on just who can purchase under our lowest rates. Students must still be full-time enrolled within an accredited Canadian college or university, prove their enrollment, and be 29 years of age or younger.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY MIDWEEK PASSES –

Did you know that most of the “big” resorts only provide midweek pass holders with Monday – Thursday access? It’s true!

We here at Castle believe that a “midweek” pass should actually provide you with access 5 days / week. A Castle midweek passes provides guests with Monday to Friday access, with few exceptions, throughout the season. You could buy a spring pass elsewhere for $499 or you could ski mid-week for the remainder of this spring and all of next season. Easy choice right?

$49 – $99 CHILDREN’S SEASON PASSES –

You read that right – children’s passes are available for as low as $49 (within the context of a family pass) or as low as $99 (on an individual basis).

With some resorts pricing their single day tickets for children as high as our season-long rate, you might think that we’re crazy. But really, we believe in doing what we can to maintain an affordable experience for you and your youngin’s. These rates won’t last though and are valid through to the end of our early bird sale, on May 31.

WHERE CAN I FIND ALL YOUR PASS OPTIONS?

That’s easy – just click on over to the season passes portion of our website for all of our different pass options. You can also visit us at Castle Mountain Resort Guest Services or give us a call at 888-SKI-TONS if you need a little extra information.

SPRING FOR A PASS AND SKI / RIDE FREE!

Enjoy free spring / skiing riding, starting March 9, with the purchase of next season’s pass.Learn More

The only option was to follow the plow in on Monday AM.

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO BUY MY SEASON PASS?

We love talking to our guests and strive to be as personable as possible. You can always give us a call at 888-SKI-TONS (toll-free) or 403-627-5101 to purchase your pass over the phone. With limited office hours, you may find that buying your pass online is more convenient. Simply click “Buy Online” from the season passes portion of our website. Our e-store is open 24/7.

On AGM Day (Sunday), we couldn’t shovel ourselves out quick enough.

HOW DO FAMILY PASSES WORK?

At Castle, we pride ourselves on our progressive family pass program. In a world of smaller family sizes and single parent scenarios, we’ve elected to offer up family pass pricing to families of 3 or more (not the typical minimum of 4 you’d see elsewhere).

Family passes must have at least one adult and cover related dependents (juniors or children) living within the same residence. A minimum of three (3) family members are required to qualify for family pass rates. All family pass related terms can be found on our season pass page. 

The storm cam on the verge of being buried early on Sunday AM. It was fully buried in another hour.

HOW DO I PICKUP MY SEASON PASS?

While we do not mail out season passes, you can pickup your season pass on your first visit to the resort or visit us at one of many pass printing days that we offer, at local events and ski swaps across southern Alberta. For information on pass printing days, be sure to check our events calendar!

Digging out just isn’t as fun as playing in it!

WHAT ARE POWDER ALLIANCE BENEFITS AND HOW DO I GET THEM?

The Powder Alliance is a cooperative agreement between 19 participating resorts, mostly across western North America, who offer up to 3 free days to each other’s pass holders as an additional benefit of pass ownership.

Holders of unrestricted Castle passes (essentially any pass except Huckleberry or Mid-Week passes) are eligible for Powder Alliance benefits which consist of three (3) free or discounted days / participating Powder Alliance resort. Tickets are free mid-week and half price (50% off) on weekends up to a total of three (3) free or discounted days. Holiday blackouts can and often are blacked out at the discretion of participating resorts.

What’s best? The Powder Alliance doesn’t represent an extra fee but is a benefit of holding an unrestricted Castle season pass! 

Locals take a break, as they ponder their next shoveling project.

Buying Online is the most convenient way to get your ticket to ride

Or call 1-888-SKI TONS (754-8667) to speak to a Castle expert.Buy Online

Haven’t purchased your 2019-2020 season pass yet?! We’ve got good news; early bird rates are back but only though to June 15. Castle season passes are an excellent way to combat the winter blues and make the most of the snowy season. With children’s season passes starting at $49 + GST and a family of 3 from only $797, Castle Mountain Resort’s reputation as a southern Alberta family favourite is backed up by great value.

Big Changes Coming For 2019-2020

Have you heard the exciting changes coming our way for the 2019 – 2020 season? Explore $2M in infrastructure improvements, quarterbacked by our first formalized snowmaking system. Construction is already underway and you can keep up to date on all of our project updates by visiting our blog.

Unlocking the Power of the Alliance –

Haven’t heard of the Powder Alliance? What if we told you that your Castle season pass not only grants you unlimited skiing / riding at Castle Mountain Resort but also up to 3 free days at 18 additional resorts (3 free days at each by the way…) across western North America & beyond.

No extra fees.

No additional pass to purchase.

We’ve officially signed onto the Powder Alliance for another season and all you need to enjoy is an unrestricted Castle season pass.

Snowmaking waterline has made it to the top of Huckleberry Chair; part of $2M in infrastructure upgrades this summer.

Need More Convincing? –

Check out our top reasons for owning a Castle Mountain Resort season pass. Not only is having a season pass convenient as heck but ski industry statistics prove that, if you’ve got a pass for a resort in your hands, you’ll ski & ride more!

At Castle, you’re family. From the brink of closure in the mid-nineties to a thriving, locally owned operation. With more than 200 primarily Albertan shareholders, we exist to ensure that community owned ski areas aren’t just a thing of the past, but a way for the future.

Buying Online is the most convenient way to get your ticket to ride

Or call 1-888-SKI TONS (754-8667) to speak to a Castle expert.Buy Online

Convenience

It’s a fact we work to hammer home each and every year. Who wants to stand in lift ticket lines with fidgeting children or when it’s shaping up to be a super pow day? Having a Castle Mountain Resort season pass means direct-to-lift access; no waiting for us to print you a ticket at our window rates. If you plan on spending lots of time at the resort this year, don’t get stuck in line.

Having a season pass also means not feeling guilty if you’re having an off-day and you’re just not feeling it. Visibility poor? Pow not deep enough? Enjoy a couple of runs and head home if the legs just don’t feel right or, heaven forbid, you’ve got to go to work.

Value / You’ll Ski More!

$799 for an adult season pass is not a small sum, we understand that 100%. However, neither is $95 at the window. Our best value, bar none, is our season pass. Family passes are even a better value. Dynamics are shifting and not every family is two adults and two or more children anymore; we totally get that! At our early bird sale rates a family of 3 can enjoy an entire season from only $797, plus GST (based on 1 adult, 2 children). Not interested in taking the leap as a family? Individual children’s passes are only $69 + GST. At less than the cost of two days at our regular window rates, you’d be crazy not to buy them one!

Unrestricted Castle Mountain Resort passes are also accompanied by Powder Alliance benefits garnering you up to 3 free or discounted days at 18 additional resorts across western North America and beyond. Not up for a road trip? We team up with dozens of other resorts, in British Columbia and Alberta, to provide you with reciprocal benefits which will generally net you 25% off at resorts that are not part of the Powder Alliance.

Last but not least, season pass holders ski / ride more than those without! If you want to ski / ride more this season then buying a pass is the best way to do so!

Shredding pow this past winter

You’re part of the family

Castle remains steadfast as one of the last true independent ski resorts out there. There’s something to be said for that. At Castle, a season pass is more than just something that gets you access to the lifts, it makes you part of the community.

 “I was made to feel like family by the time we left and missed the small resort feeling of Castle when we finally moved on.” – Dan. W (Tripadvisor Review)

Here, secret stashes are shared and you can feel good that your season pass money is staying within our community. Castle is a major economic driver of winter tourism in southwestern Alberta and there’s no corporate overlord extracting your money to some far-away land.

Completed Huckleberry Reservoir during initial filling (May 2019)

Investing In Your Experience

Castle Mountain Resort completed its Master Development Plan (MDP for short) in the spring of 2017. The plan lays out plans for our resort for the decades to come. From new lifts, new runs, new base area facilities, snow making, and new places to stay and play, we are committed to ensuring the viability of this place that so many love. Changes will come slowly but signs of progress are already emerging such as:

• The paving of highway 774 to the resort (completed in summer of 2018)
• Sale of existing propane distribution system to ATCO Gas by Castle Mountain Resort (summer 2018) and agreement to install a natural gas line to Castle Mountain Resort from Beaver Mines (completion Fall 2019)
• Installation of waterline from Beaver Mines to Castle Parks / Castle Mountain Resort (currently under construction)
• Installation of Castle Mountain Resort’s first snow making reservoir (completed in fall of 2018)
• Additional on-mountain infrastructure investment announcement pending (announcement June 2019)

The future is bright at Castle and we’re working hard to ensure that you’re winter experience with us is a great one. With your investment in us, we can continue to invest in ensuring that Castle Mountain Resort remains an important part of recreation for Albertan’s, for decades to come.

Celebrate our investment with a season pass!

Early bird rates are back but only until June 15.Buy Online

Paving of Highway 774 to Castle (September 2018)

New for the 2019 – 2020 season is the Huckleberry Pass! At Castle, we want everyone to enjoy the benefits of being a member / pass holder and, with the Huckleberry Zone being like a small resort all on its own, we’ve created a new option for intermediates and parents alike!

Since the winter of 2006 – 2007, the season in which it was installed, the Huckleberry Chairlift has been a fixture in the lives of southern Albertans’ learning to ski and families looking to enjoy a day of skiing together. With more than 1000′ vertical feet of beginner, intermediate, and entry level glades, the “Huck Chair” has become a family favourite at Castle, over the past decade. For years we’ve offered a Huckleberry lift ticket which made us think…”hey…why not a pass?!”

The Huckleberry pass is available at a cost of $449 + GST at early bird (until May 31) and includes blackout free use of the Green Chairlift, Buckaroo carpet, and the Huckleberry Chair for the 2019-2020 season. While Powder Alliance benefits are not available on this pass, reciprocal benefits remain available to pass holders which provides discounts at dozens of resorts across Alberta, British Columbia, and beyond.

Buy your pass now and enjoy free skiing / riding for the remainder of this spring!Buy Online

Bring a buddy deals are back! Castle Mountain Resort season pass holders and Wonders of Winter (W.O.W.) Card holders can bring a buddy, mid-week until closing day (Monday – Friday) and they’ll save 50% off their ticket. Offer applies to full day, full mountain tickets only for ages 13 + (juniors, adults, and seniors). Limit of 1 discount per pass / card holder per day.

So grab a buddy and head on out to the majestic Castle region for some superb spring skiing / riding. Just like this offer, the season won’t last so don’t wait!