Discover Banff & Lake Louise: one of the world’s great snow destinations and a must-ski or ride for every skier and boarder sooner or later. So why not sooner?!
Located in one of the most stunning mountain destinations on earth, there are three ski areas, each offering everything you could dream of – fantastic snow, amazing scenic vistas, great on-mountain food and lots and lots of space on the slopes. It is all located within the vast, protected wilderness of the Banff National Park.
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Banff’s local ski area of Mt. Norquay as well as nearby Banff Sunshine Village and Lake Louise Ski Resort are all included on the same Tri-Area lift ticket. Together the three areas make one of the biggest ski regions in North America as well as the most snowsure – open for more than more than six months, from early November to late May each season, thanks to abundant natural powder snowfall.
Besides all that fabulous snow, you’ll find a vast range of terrain to suit everyone from great nursery slopes and ski schools for complete beginners, to miles of fabulous cruising runs in front of some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on earth, to exceptionally challenging black diamond groomed runs as well as abundant backcountry freeriding opportunities.
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When you’re not on the slopes you’ll find spacious, welcoming accommodations and one of the world’s great ski towns in Banff, a vibrant community choc-full of enticing eateries, bars, cafes, boutiques and loads more activities to enjoy if you can drag yourself away from the ski slopes.
Remarkably, ski holidays here are also among the most affordable in North America because although popular in winter, Baff National Park gets millions more visitors in summer, so there’s lots of accommodation to fill, driving prices down.
Kids Ski and Rent Free When Booked By October 31st
This winter there’s an added bonus for families too, so long as they make their booking before 31st October, 2023. A special deal offering free lift passes and free rentals to children is on now and available on all, bookings made up to the end of October.
SkiBig3 Ski Family Lake Louise © Reuben Krabbe
The offer includes children aged under 12 years renting free of charge at the Ski Big 3 Adventure Hub with at least one accompanying full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 12 years also get a free TriArea Lift ticket when one adult purchases a full-price lift ticket. With the lift ticket offer, up to three free kids qualify per paying adult and there’s a minimum purchase of five days. For full terms and conditions contact Ski Independence.
Upgrade Your On-Mountain Experience
It’s easy to transform your ski holiday from merely excellent to amongst the best ever by signing up for special activities like the 3-day Private Guided Adventure.
John Price BSV Guided Adventure Private Lesson
The programme is specially tailored to your needs and abilities and gives you private access to fantastic inside information, with your guide able to lead you to the best powder stashes when you visit. Led by local snow pros you’ll also be taken to the best spots for the most memorable selfies in the snow and spectacular scenery. You’ll also hear all about local histories, stories and much more along the way. You can sign up for three mornings, afternoons or full days as you prefer. Your instructor will contact you 24-48 hours before your private guided adventure to arrange all the details.
“Why not choose to ski (or board) a day at each of the SkiBig3 mountains to start your holiday? Explore the unique personality each ski area has to offer with the best guides in the business, then for the rest of your holiday you know the best places to head to and really make the most of your time in the stunning Banff National Park.” Karen Moodie, Ski Specialist
Why Ski Independence
Tailor-made holiday specialists Ski Independence have been selling ski holidays to Banff & Lake Louise for over 30 years.
Ski Independence don’t sell off-the-shelf packages, but take the time and effort to build the perfect Banff & Lake Louise trip for you. Guide prices are available on the website to give you some idea of likely costs when browsing.
Their team are passionate about skiing and snowboarding and have tried and tested all the resorts, accommodation and all other aspects of your holiday that they recommend. If it’s not good, it’s not recommended!
Unlike most other operators, the expert team at Ski Independence create an individual itinerary to perfectly suit you and can take care of all the essentials including dining reservations, ski school bookings and ski hire.
The company has well-travelled staff, all avid skiers or snowboarders, so have first-hand experience of the destinations covered and can provide expert advice and personal recommendations. Then once it’s all organised they’ll deliver comprehensive and easy-to-understand travel documentation.
Again, unlike many other companies, holidays are both ATOL-protected and ABTA-bonded, offering full financial protection.
It’s no surprise therefore that a high proportion of Ski Independence clients return to book with them again, year after year.
Speak to a Ski Specialist: 0131 243 8097 | www.ski-i.com
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