Castle Mountain appoints Chris Salhany as president

Castle Mountain Resort is pleased to share an important leadership update with the announcement of Chris Salhany as its new President. The move comes on the heels of the recent retirement of General Manager Dean Parkinson, and a recent leadership restructuring designed to support the resort’s long-term growth.

Prior to joining Castle Mountain Resort, Chris held leadership roles across the ski and tourism industries, including serving as a resort General Manager and consultant. He has also founded and operated several successful outdoor recreation and tourism businesses focused on mountain operations, recreation programming, destination development, consulting, and property management across Canada.

“Chris brings extensive operational experience, a strong track record in resort leadership, and a deep appreciation for the culture and character of independent ski areas,” said Board Chair Dean Prodan. “His background in complex mountain operations, combined with his strategic approach to guest experience and long-term development, positions him well to lead Castle as we continue to strengthen our operations and advance development opportunities.”

Chris is known for his collaborative leadership style and passion for authentic mountain experiences. He is committed to supporting Castle Mountain Resort’s continued growth while preserving the independent spirit, strong community culture, and exceptional skiing experience that define the resort.

“Castle has built something truly special — a passionate community, incredible terrain, and an authentic mountain culture,” said Salhany. “I’m excited to join the team and help guide the resort through its next chapter.”

Castle Mountain is a ski resort located in the Westcastle Valley of southwest Alberta, Canada in the Rocky Mountains. It is approximately 260 kilometres (160 mi) from Calgary and the Calgary International Airport; 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Lethbridge; and 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Pincher Creek. The resort is renowned for long steep runs and an average 8.5 metres (28 ft) of snowfall yearly.

Despite the name, Castle Mountain Resort is not actually on Castle Mountain, which is about 240 kilometres (150 mi) away within Banff National Park. The name is derived from the Castle Rivers, and the nearby Windsor Mountain. Windsor Mountain was originally named by the Blakiston group of the Palliser Expedition as Castle Mountain, within days of the naming of the Banff peak by the Palliser group of the Palliser Expedition. The name was changed to Windsor Mountain due to its shape and visible 'towers', which are still named as the Castle Peaks, which resemble Windsor Castle.

The resort maintains 94 ski trails including 8 alpine bowls, with 10% beginner, 30% intermediate, 40% advanced, 20% expert terrain.[2] Six lift systems with vertical rises from 445 to 50 m with the highest vertical being 863 m, are operated on the slopes of Mount Haig and Gravenstafel Ridge.

Castle Mountain Resort was opened in 1966. It was the site of the 1975 Canada Winter Games.

https://www.skicastle.ca/