Ski the seemingly unending slopes of Marmot Basin Ski Area, just 20 minutes away from the town of Jasper. Marmot ranks as one of the best places in Canada to ski, snowboard or telemark.With spectacular mountain scenery and peaks that tickle the sky, Marmot is a great place for all skill levels.Marmot has all the services skiers need, from rental equipment, ski lessons, restaurant facilities, townsite bus service and a unique parking lot that allows people to ski to and from theirr vehicle.