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Resort Attributes

Season:
8 November 2008 - 26 April 2009
Average Snowfall:
4.5m / 15ft
Vertical Drop:
991m / 3,250ft
Base Elevation:
1,646m / 5,400ft
Summit Elevation:
2,637m / 8,650ft
Skiable Area:
1,700h / 4,200a
Total Trails:
139
Longest Run:
8km / 5mi
Beginner Terrain:
25%
Intermediate Terrain:
45%
Advanced Terrain:
30%
Lifts:
9
Uphill Capacity:
15,240 people per hour
Cross-Country Trails:
50km+ / 31mi+
Tubing Park:
No

Lake Louise


LESSONS

At Lake Louise, you can choose between the tri-area snow school programs or the individual resort’s lesson programs. Both offer enjoyable programs to suit skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.

 

Ski Big 3 Ski School

Sign up for the Club Ski, Club Snowboard or Club Junior program and explore all 3 resorts over 3 days while improving your skills under the watchful eye of a professional instructor.

 

Alternatively, have a private lesson and enjoy guide and instruction especially tailored to your needs. You can even invite four friends or family members for no extra cost.

 

Lake Louise Winter Sports School

Choose from a variety of kids’ and adults’ programs that cater to everyone from first-timers to experts looking to refine their skills.

 

LIFTS

Lake Louise offers skiers and snowboarders can purchase both full and half day tickets, with lower prices for youth (13-17), children (6-12) and seniors (65 years +).

 

Alternatively, explore all 3 resorts with the Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine Tri-Area Lift Ticket, which offers:

  • Unlimited use of all lifts at Ski Banff at Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise
  • Direct to lift access at Lake Louise and Sunshine Village
  • Free shuttles from area hotels

 

Also available are Big 3 Season Passes, valid at Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Ski Norquay resorts – a total of 3,117ha (7,700a) of terrain – and Rocky Mountain Passes, allowing access to 8 resorts: Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Ski Norquay, Fernie, Marmot Basin, Nakiska, Kimberly and Panorama.

 

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GEAR

The Lodge of the Ten Peaks has a rental shop on its main floor.

 

The Banff Ski Hub – Located in Banff and on-mountain at Sunshine Valley, the Ski Hub stocks a range of high quality rental equipment for all abilities, as well as a variety of ski accessories and clothing. The Ski Hub also offers full service tune-ups, waxing, and repairs to keep all of your equipment in top condition.

 

Click here to book your equipment online with Ski Tours Canada.

 

If you want to bring your own gear Ski Tours Canada will ensure our airport and road transfers are prepared for your extra luggage.

Ski Tours Canada will look after the details.  After all it’s often the little things that make a difference between a good holiday and a great holiday.