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Ski Areas and Information
Click here for details on The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise's Ski the Canadian Rockies Package.
Surrounded with snow-frosted Rocky Mountain peaks and showcased by a majestic glacier, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise awaits your arrival. And with three fabulous ski areas to choose from discover why snow worshippers call this Chateau 'The Diamond in the Wilderness.'
Breathe the crisp mountain air and marvel at some of nature's most inspiring handiwork. Four of the finest ski areas in Canada's Rocky Mountains are just a short drive away, so pick your favorite, or ski different terrain everyday. With a ski season that typically runs from mid-November to mid-May, the Lake Louise area offers some of the best skiing in North America.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Glide along heavenly cross-country ski paths in our mountain wilderness. You'll discover several well-groomed trails just outside the doors of The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Rental equipment is available from Monod Sports Shop in the hotel, and lessons are offered at the Chateau's lakeside Nordic Stop.
HELI-SKIING
For those who crave extreme adventure, there are local companies which can arrange a day of heli-skiing on glacier slopes that you'll never forget. You'll be taken to some of the most majestic peaks in the Rockies where a mountain guide will lead you on three descents. You'll be treated to a picnic-style lunch on the mountain and cap off the day with a souvenir pin and certificate. Reservations are required and can be arranged through the Concierge.
RENTAL SHOP
Whatever your taste in recreation, Monod's Sport Shop in the hotel can outfit you for any winter adventure. Rental equipment for ice skating, skiing as well as overnight minor ski repairs are offered.
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SKI PACKAGES
- Ask your reservations agent about The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Ski the Canadian Rockies package or the all-inclusive Canadian Rockies Experience package.
- The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers many features to enhance your skiing experience, including:
- Tri-area lift tickets
- Secure ski storage with personal keys
- Ski Banff/Lake Louise information desk with daily weather reports and ski conditions
- Full rental equipment
- Ski shuttles to Lake Louise Ski Area daily
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LAKE LOUISE SKI AREA
Lake Louise is one of Canada's largest ski areas with a 3,250 ft. vertical drop spread over four mountain faces. With over 4,200 skiable acres and 113 named runs to choose from, this alpine terrain offers the perfect variety for all abilities. Every chair lift has both an easy and a more difficult way down, allowing everyone from novice to expert to enjoy and explore the whole mountain, including the famed back bowls.
SUNSHINE VILLAGE SKI AREA
Sunshine Village is a vast bowl of deep snow with an average of 30 ft of powder from November to June - the longest ski season in Canada. Throughout Sunshine's history, all development, including $11 million in resort improvements, has been carefully designed to harmonize with the natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park. Still standing is the original 1928 ski cabin known as Old Sunshine Lodge.
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BANFF MOUNT NORQUAY
Ski Banff at Norquay
Banff's Mount Norquay, located above the town of Banff, offers the rare experience of night skiing several times a week, until the end of March. Located only minutes from downtown Banff, Mount Norquay offers a wide range of ski terrain. Mount Norquay has 90% snowmaking capacity and offers some of the best grooming in the Rockies.
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Additional Rocky Mountain Ski Areas
Nakiska Mount Allen
Kicking Horse Ski Resort
Fairmont Snow School
The ultimate in teaching formats, private guided lessons provide specialized attention that guarantees fast fun results. Tuition includes custom tailored teaching; lift line priority and mountain guiding. Private and guided instruction is perfect for individuals or small parties of similar ability (maximum six). All skiers and riders of any age, novice to the seasoned expert, will enjoy and benefit from the individual attention and personalized instruction.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Snow School offers the best instructors in the business. Selected professionals have accumulated years of teaching and guiding experience from around the world. All of who have high levels of certification with The Canadian Ski and Snowboard Professionals. They pride themselves in offering that extra level of service, and measure their own success by the achievements and rewarding experiences of their guest. You may choose any of the three resorts in the Banff National Park in which to meet your instructor. Reservations are required, please contact the concierge at (403) 522-1887 to make a reservation. 24-hour cancellation is required.
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