History
Before being purchased by Fortress Mountain Holdings Ltd., the area had previously been owned by Banff Rail Company, as well as Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR). Aspen Skiing Co. owned the resort in the 1970s and 80s.
In early December 2009, scenes from the film Inception were shot there. In December 2011 the resort hosted the cast and crew from The Bourne Legacy. The area has been featured in many other movies such as Van Helsing, Brokeback Mountain, RV, The Claim, as well as many television commercials.
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