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The three resorts’ combined ski area provides over 240 runs on 7,500 skiable acres. Skiers use a convenient, interchangeable lift ticket and shuttle transportation to make the most of their visit. The area is known for its excellent dry powder and long ski season running from November to late May. Beginners find 23% of runs designated for them while intermediates have the run of 38% and experts are challenged on 39% of the slopes.

Fernie’s 2,500 acres pack in a lot of variety for every level of skier. Beginners enjoy wide trails on the lower mountain as well as some long, winding runs down from higher lifts. Intermediates especially enjoy the tree skiing (helmet recommended) in addition to wide- open bowls and slopes. Heavy snowfall and lots of steep terrain pleases experts. Single- and double-diamond slopes abound and experts can also take backcountry routes with the help of a guide.

Whistler/Blackcomb offers over 8,000 acres of terrain with more than 200 marked trails. Thirty-three lifts carry skiers and snowboarders to 12 alpine bowls and three glaciers. Runs are designated 20% for beginners, 55% for intermediates, and 25% for experts. The longest trail runs 11 kilometers and the vertical drop on each mountain is over 1,500 meters.

Red Mountain is situated in the Monashee Mountains of southern British Columbia, just 10 minutes north of the US/Canada border. The town of Rossland, population 3,500, is the base for skiers and snowboarders. The resort is home to two mountains, Red and Granite. There are 1,585 acres of skiable terrain including excellent tree skiing and open glades of powder. Skiers enjoy a vertical drop at Red of 880 meters (2,900 feet) ...more >

Kicking Horse is known for its fine, dry Purcell “Champagne” Powder and its northeast facing slopes are ideally positioned for retaining snow. The resort thrills skiers and boarders with its 1,260-meter (4,133-foot) vertical drop. The 78 marked trails running throughout 2,600 skiable acres are designated 20% beginner, 20% intermediate, 45% advanced, 15% experts.

Banff Mount Norquay

Starting with the first ski runs cut in 1926, Ski Banff @ Norquay now encompasses a wide variety of terrain to suit everyone. Terrain ranges from gentle beginner runs that provide areas to build confidence and skill, to heart pounding double black diamond runs that will challenge any expert. Runs are a mix of 20% beginner, 36% intermediate and 44% expert/advanced. LIFTS: 1 High speed Quad Chairlift; 2 Quad Chairlifts; 1 Double Chairlift; 1 Surface lift

web site | web cams | PHONE: 403-762-4421

Lake Louise Mountain Resort

As Canada's largest single ski area, Lake Louise offers skiers and boarders unlimited possibilities. With four mountain faces, 4200 skiable acres, 113 named trails and the newly-installed 6-person Grizzly Express Gondola, 'the Lake' is hard to beat. With abundant natural snow, backed up by Canada 's largest snowmaking system, Louise guarantees skiing from early November to mid May. The Lake's huge, wide open bowls which lay claim to some of the driest, lightest snow in North America, are home to the Canadian Powder 8 Championships. Runs are a mix of 25% beginner, 45% intermediate, and 30% expert/advanced. LIFTS: 1 High speed 6 Passenger Chairlift; 1 High Speed 6 Passenger Gondola; 2 High speed Quad Chairlifts; 1 Quad Chairlift; 1 Triple Chairlift; 2 Double Chairlifts; 4 Surface Lifts

web site | web cams | PHONE: 403-522-3555

Marmot Basin

Only 20 minutes from the town of Jasper, Marmot Basin provides 84 named trails on over 1,675 acres of terrain supported by world class facilities. The mountain offers 3,000 vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding on 100% natural, dry, Rocky Mountain powder. The ski area's modern lift system carries 11,931 skiers uphill per hour and Marmot Basin is one of the least crowded ski areas of its size in all of North America. From long, gentle, winding novice runs, to steep, high alpine bowls and chutes, skiers and snowboarders of all abilities will find what they are looking for at Marmot Basin. Runs are a mix of 30% beginner, 30% intermediate and 40% expert/advanced. LIFTS: 9 lifts - One high speed quad, one quad chair, one triple chair, three double chairs, one T-bar, one platter, one NEW Magic Carpet

web site | web cams | PHONE: 780-852-3816

Sunshine Village

Located at the top of the Continental Divide, the majority of the terrain at Sunshine Village is above 7,000 feet, far above the hustle & bustle of the valley below. Wide-open cruising runs with views of 2 provinces offers an unforgettable experience. Advanced skiers and riders will enjoy the steeps of Goat’s Eye Mountain with it’s abundance of glades, cruisers and bump runs.Lift lineups are never an issue at Sunshine Village as the resort features 12 different lifts including seven modern quad chairs - the most in the Canadian Rockies. Experience a unique stay at 7000 feet in the newly renovated rooms of the Sunshine Inn, Banff 's only ski-in ski-out hotel. Runs are a mix of 20% beginner, 55% intermediate and 25% expert/advanced. LIFTS: 1 High speed 8 Passenger Gondola; 5 High speed Quad Chairlifts; 2 Quad Chairlifts; 1 Triple Chairlift; 1 Double Chairlift; 2 Surface Lifts

web site | web cams | PHONE: 403-762-6500

Nakiska

Canada’s Olympic mountain is a legacy of excellence. Nakiska gives skiers and riders first rate facilities, both on-mountain and in adjacent Kananaskis village. State of the art snowmaking and grooming make Nakiska’s early season conditions among the most reliable anywhere. LIFTS: 2 Quads, 1 Triple, 1 Double, 1 T-Bar, 1 Magic Carpet

web site | web cams | PHONE: 403-591-7777

Links to other ski and snowboard areas listed below

Alberta - Castle Mountain - Fortress Mountain - Lake Louise - Marmot Basin - Mount Norquay- Nakiska - Sunshine Village

British Columbia - Apex Alpine - Baldface Lodge - Snowcat Skiing - Big White - Fairmont - Fernie Alpine - Kicking Horse - Kimberley Alpine - Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing - Monashee Powder Adventures Snowcat Skiiing - Mount Washington - Panorama - Powder King - Red Mountain - Selkirk Wilderness - Selkirk-Tangiers Heli-Skiing - Silver Star - Ski Smithers - Sun Peaks - Whistler Blackcomb - White Grizzly Snowcat Skiiing - Whitewater

Manitoba - Asessippi Ski Area

Ontario - Mount Antoine - Lakeridge Resort - Mount St. Louis Moonstone - Snow Valley - Talisman

Mont Tremblant's attractive, brightly colored buildings, built in traditional ski village style, welcome vacationers to one of Eastern Canada’s most popular resorts. This cozy, purpose-built town offers plenty of recreation for skiers and non-skiers alike. Skiing, snowboarding, and a variety of other winter activities fill the days and nights at the resort.

Mont Tremblant provides over 610 skiable acres and a vertical drop of 649 meters (2,131 feet). Beginners enjoy 16% of the resort’s slopes as well as the coaching of bilingual instructors (Lessons are available for every level). Thirty-two percent of the slopes please intermediates, 41% challenge advanced skiers and 11% are designated for true experts.

Ninety-two trails wind down the mountains in three separate ski areas. The Versant Sud (Southern Slope) is the largest and most popular. The slopes receive an average of 150” of snow annually and the resort’s longest trail runs six kilometers (3.75 miles). All 92 trails are open to snowboarders, as well as two snowparks. The X-Zone Adventure Park is popular among boarders and includes a 17-foot tall Super Pipe.

Cat Skiing

• Selkirk Wilderness Skiing - An appealing alternative to helicopter & lift-serviced ski.

• Highland Powder Skiing Ltd. - Snowcat ski in the Selkirk Mountains.

• White Grizzly Adventures - Deep powder snowcat ski.

• Big Red Cats - Snow cat powder ski

• Valhalla Powder cats - Snow cat Ski

• Big lines - A comprehensive website dedicated to the snowriding community's way of life.

• Salmo Ski Hill - Famous for it's great night skiing.

• Red Resort - One of the oldest and most famous ski resorts in Canada.

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