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Banff Ski Hills & Resorts |
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• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Ski Hills & Resorts in Banff, Alberta. |
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Ski Norquay
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Beginner and intermediate terrain serviced by 5 lifts plus famous expert terrain. Est 1926--area's oldest ski area. 90% snowmaking. Beautiful baselodge. Grooming guarantee. Night ski times available.
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2008-2009 Ski Season: Dec 5 - April 13
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Runs |
20% Novice, 36% Intermediate, 28% Advanced, 16% Expert, 28 Runs
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Snowboard Park, rentals and lessons available
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Highest Elevation
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2133m / 7000 ft
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Vertical Rise
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503m / 1650 ft.
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Longest Run
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1167m / 3828 ft.
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Lifts
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1 high speed quad chair lift, 2 fixed grip quad chair lift, 1 double chair lifts, 1 surface lifts
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Annual Snowfall
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300cm / 120 in.
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Address: Mt Norquay Rd, N of Hwy 1, | Banff, AB [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 762-4421
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Lake Louise Mountain Resort
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Lake Louise is Canada's largest single ski area, boasting 4 mountain faces. Features
include Canada's most extensive snowmaking, a 6 person high-speed chair, 3 high-speed
quads and 9 other lifts, plus the Skoki backcountry lodge. Ski Magazine
voted it first for scenery in North America and second for value. Lake Louise
was also recognized as one of the Top 10 Ski Areas in North America by Skiing
Magazine.
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Opening Date, November 8, 2008 (Weather Permitting - Dates
may vary) |
| Runs |
25% Novice, 45% Intermediate, 30%
Expert, 139 Named Runs |
| Snowboarding |
Tons of expert terrain in their powder
bowls as well as a terrain park, rentals and lessons
available. |
| Highest Elevation |
2637m / 8650 ft. |
| Skiable Area |
4200 acres |
| Vertical Rise |
991m / 3250 ft. |
| Longest Run |
8km / 5mi. |
| Lifts |
13,716 skiers per hour. One gondola, one 6-passenger, 3 express quads, 1 summit platter, 1 triple chair, 1 T-bar, 1 magic carpet |
| Annual Snowfall |
380cm / 12 ft. |
Address: Whitehorn Rd across Hwy 1 from Lk Louise Village, | Lake Louise, AB | T0L 1E0 [ Map ]
Sunshine Village Ski Resort
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Vast high alpine resort on the Continental Divide. 3 mountains; 9 m (30 ft) of natural snow annually. Open to late May. Banff's only ski-in/ski-out hotel. Fast 8-person gondola, 7 quad lifts (5 high speed); 12 lifts in total. Delirium Dive and new extreme terrain on Goat's Eye.
| Highest Elevation |
2730 m/ 8954ft ft |
| Vertical Rise |
1070 m / 3,514 ft |
| Runs |
107: 22% Novice, 31% Intermediate, 47% Advance/Expert with excellent natural terrain. |
| Longest Run |
8 km / 5 mi |
| Lifts |
9 Lifts: 5 quad, 1 triples, 2 doubles, 1 T-bars |
| Annual Snowfall |
10 m/ 33 ft |
Address: Off Hwy 1, (8 km (5 mi) W of Banff), [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 762-6500
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
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2nd highest vertical drop in Canada. 13 min, 4133 vertical ft (1259 m) ride from village to the top by 8 seat gondola plus 2 quads, 1 dbl chair and magic carpet. Large bowls, long fall-line runs and Canada’s highest restaurant. Banff/Lk Louise shuttle (760-5465).
| Highest Elevation |
2450 m / 8033 ft |
| Vertical Rise |
1260 m/ 4133 ft |
| Number of Runs |
106: 20% Beginner, 20% Intermediate,
60% Expert |
| Longest Run |
It's A Ten |
| Lifts |
One 8-person high speed gondola, two
4-Passenger fixed grip chairlift, one 2-Passenger fixed grip chairlift, magic carpet |
| Annual Snowfall |
Mid Mountain: 360cm /11.5 ft; Summit:
700cm / 275ft |
Address: 1 hr W of Lk Louise near Golden, | Golden, BC [ Map ]
Tel: 1 866 754-5425
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Panorama Mountain Village
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Located a scenic 2hr drive SW of Banff via Hwy 93A, this ski area boasts Canada's
2nd highest and Canada's 3rd highest vertical runs, plus on-hill lodging, and
terrain from that varies from beginner to double black diamonds on Taynton Bowl
and Extreme Dream. Gondola and 8 lifts including 3 quads (2 high speed). Banff
shuttle (762-5900).
| Season |
2008-2009 Ski Season: Dec 12-Apr 13. |
| Runs |
Beginner 15%, Intermediate/Advanced
55%, Expert 30% |
| Highest Elevation |
7,800 feet/2,380m |
| Average Snowfall |
145 inches/347cm |
| Vertical Drop |
4,000 feet/1,220m |
| Longest Run |
3.5km |
| Snowmaking |
40% coverage |
| Uphill Capacity |
7,000+ skiers per hour |
Address: Near Invermere, 2 hr SW of Banff via Hwy 93A, | Panorama, BC
Tel: 1 250 342-6941
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Nakiska
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Site of '88 Olympic Winter Games alpine events. Long groomed cruising runs, extensive snowmaking, spacious daylodge, 2 high speed quads.
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2 Quads, 1 Triple,1 Double, 1 Surface
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| Vertical Rise |
2,412 ft |
| Longest Run |
3.2km (2 miles) |
| Lift Capacity |
8,620 skiers/hour |
| Annual Snowfall |
250 cm (8.3 ft) |
Address: Hwy 40, [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 591-7777
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