The original lease was granted in 1967, which pre-dates both Kananaskis Country itself by eleven years, as well as the provincial parks which now surround it.

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).

The area has been featured in many other movies, such as The Claim, Van Helsing, Brokeback Mountain, RV, Jumanji: The Next Level and The Revenant, as well as many television commercials.

There was not a similar lift in the Canadian Rockies for the very good reason that any breakdown shut down both sides of the ridge.

There is active avalanche control on the property including the access road therefore it is advisable to contact FMH for latest conditions and closures.

The project faces challenges including outdated policies and leases, which are not in keeping with modern ski resorts.

using Fortress Mountain Resort to gather data on the effects of climate change on the region.