Marble Mountain Ski Resort

Marble Mountain sits on a series of steep ridges on the southern side of the Humber River valley in the Long Range Mountains. The peak is named for Sir Anthony Musgrave, and while marble occurs locally it is only a minor part of the bedrock, which is mostly schist.

The lower slopes are covered in mixed boreal forest of balsam fir, white and black spruce and birch, giving way to more spruce-dominated stands at higher elevations. Marble Mountain is home to Atlantic Canada’s largest alpine ski area and typically records very large natural snowfall, producing a roughly three-month ski season.

The resort has notable infrastructure such as the Lightning Express detachable high-speed quad lift and at the summit sits Environment Canada’s XME Doppler weather radar. In recent years there have been moves to develop Marble Mountain into more of an all-season destination, with more summer recreation being promoted.

• Lightning Express detachable quad: Atlantic Canada’s only detachable high-speed quad provides a long, efficient ride toward the summit and is a defining feature of the resort.
• Summit views over the Humber River valley: From higher runs the outlooks take in the Humber River valley and the ridged silhouette of the Long Range Mountains.
• Varied runs and gladed terrain: The trail network includes groomed pistes for cruisers, steeper runs and tree-lined gladed sections for experienced skiers.
• Boreal forest and on-mountain flora: Lower elevations feature mixed balsam fir, spruce and birch that give the mountain a classic Newfoundland forest character.
• Environment Canada radar station (XME): The Doppler weather radar near the summit is a notable landmark visible from parts of the resort.

Marble Mountain is beside the small town of Steady Brook about 7 km (4 mi) east of Corner Brook. The broader region is in Newfoundland and Labrador on the west coast of the island.

The nearest air gateway for most visitors is the Deer Lake area, which provides commercial flights serving western Newfoundland; from there it is a short drive to Corner Brook and Steady Brook. The last stretch is most easily covered by car, taxi or local shuttle services from Corner Brook; check current connections and schedules locally.

• Ski conditions vary quickly - check current snow and lift status before you travel.
• Dress in warm layers and be prepared for strong winds and colder temperatures at the summit.
• A rental car or taxi from Corner Brook or Deer Lake gives the most flexible access; local shuttles may run in peak season.
• If you visit in summer, expect ongoing development of all-season activities and check what facilities and trails are open.