Castle Mountain Resort -- Courtesy of Ian Gorton, Castle Mountain Resort

By Connor Gunn

Castle Mountain preparing for COVID-19 ski season

Oct 29, 2020 | 2:08 PM

PINCHER CREEK, AB– The Castle Mountain Resort will be looking to change things up with ski season around the corner and COVID-19 still surging.

Castle announced that it will be opening as planned in late November/early December, with a few changes in place to ensure the health and safety of all guests amid the ongoing pandemic.

Despite the pandemic, Castle remains dedicated to providing good, clean fun to all guests this season.

The resort will continue to provide frequent communication on COVID-19 related changes on its website at www.skicastle.ca/covid19 and is committed to aligning all operations with local, provincial, and national health guidelines and mandates.

Castle’s enhanced protocols for the 2020/2021 season will include:

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• Mandatory face coverings in all indoor spaces (may also be required in some high traffic outdoor areas)
• Enhanced cleaning throughout the resort with special attention to high touch areas
• Reconfiguration of line-up areas for ticket sales, chairlifts, etc. to allow for physical distancing
• Opportunities for cohorts/families to continue to ride lifts to capacity, with special allowances for singles and doubles to ride independently
• Indoor capacity restrictions and potential time limits to ensure essential visits only to the day lodge
• Encouraging guests to treat their vehicles like their own personal locker and day lodge to reduce indoor visits
• The addition of temporary weather-proof structures to help limit crowding while providing multiple venues for guests to stay warm and dry
• Facilitation of day ticket sales and online ticket pick-ups through outdoor ticketing windows only
• Simplified food and beverage options for guests

For Castle Mountain updates, see www.skicastle.ca/covid19.