Great start in 2011 for ski resorts in Western Canada

January 6, 2011 Canada Ski Blogger 6 comments

Firstly, HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all. I know we have not been blogging as frequently as we would like to, but it is the ski season! In the last 12-24 hours, ski resorts in Western Canada have been receiving a nice bit of fresh. January is a great time to ski the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada as prices are rock bottom and there are no crowds. The heavy snowfall typically received in January also makes it a fantastic time to visit for some WC-POW action!

Some early-bird deals have been extended until January 15 2011 – not what I would call “early” as we are already well into the season (but best not to complain). Deals include 50% OFF loding at Panorama Ski Resort for stays of 5+ nights as part of a ski package through Ski Holidays Canada. Panorama was sold by Intrawest last year, and the new management at Panorama are really making an excellent attempt with providing tour operators with awesome deals. There is also a scheduled Panorama service from Calgary YYC airport making it easier to get to Panorama ski resort. If you have not tried Panorama – you should make it your next ski holiday destination.

Discounted Banff ski passes are still on sale too. The Tri-Area pass covers Banff Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. The ski shuttles from Banff currently only pick up from three locations with exception to the Lake Louise ski bus which now picks up at most hotels in Banff. Thank you Lake Louise – we salute you!

Now, what about this fresh snow we’ve been talking about? Here is what we have received at our featured ski resorts in the last 12-24 hours:

Sunshine Village – 4cm (1.6in) over last 24 hours
Kimberley – 5cm (2in) over the last 24 hours and it’s still snowing
Panorama – 6cm (2.4in) over the last 24 hours
Lake Louise – 6 cm (2.4in) over the last 12 hours
Fernie – 9cm (3.5in) over the last 24 hours and it’s still snowing
Jasper Marmot Basin – 10cm (4in) over the last 24 hours
Kicking Horse – 13cm (5.1in) over the last 24 hours
Whistler Blackcomb – 26cm (10in) over the last 24 hours and it’s still snowing! MEGA-POW baby!

Okay, now what are you doing still sat reading this blog post – get out and enjoy and we look forward to any comments you have!

Best wishes for 2011 from Canada-Ski.com!

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#1 | Written by Ski Holidays Canada about 13 years ago.

A fun powder day across Western Canada today! Anyone else have fun?

Here is today’s snow report:

Panorama – 4cm (1.6in) in the past 24 hours.
Kimberley – 5cm (2in) in the past 24 hours.
Jasper Marmot Basin – 16cm (6.3in) in the past 48 hours.
Lake Louise – 10 cm (3.9in) in the past 24 hours.
Sunshine Village, Banff 11cm (4.3in)
Kicking Horse – 16 cm (6.3in) in the past 24 hours, 27cm (10.6in) in the past 48 hours
Fernie – 18 cm (7.1in) in the past 24 hours, 27cm (10.6) in the past 48 hours
Whistler Blackcomb – 37cm (14.6in) in the past 24 hours (61cm / 24in in the past 48 hours)
#2 | Written by Powder Hound about 13 years ago.

Had an epic day at Kicking Horse today. Took the Powder Express from Banff. Lots of powder, no crowds. Epic.
#3 | Written by Ski Holidays Canada about 13 years ago.

ANOTHER powder day across the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada today (Saturday, January 8). These amounts were reported over the past 24 hours as Mother Nature continues to hammer Western Canada:

Banff Norquay – 3 cm / 1.2 in
Panorama – 6cm in the past 24 hours.
Kicking Horse- 9cm / 1.5in (25cm /10 in in the past 48 hours)
Lake Louise – 10 cm / 3.9 in
Nakiska – 10 cm / 3.9 in past 24 hours & it’s still snowing!
Sunshine Village, Banff – 13 cm / 5.1 in
Kimberley – 13cm / 5.1in (26cm / 10.2in in the past 48 hours)
Jasper Marmot Basin – 26 cm / 10.2 in
Whistler Blackcomb – 21cm / 8in past 24 hours, 49cm / 19in past 48 hours, 79cm / 31 in in the past 7 days! Total snowfall to date: 708 cm / 276 in.
Fernie – 37cm / 14.6in (55cm / 21.7in in the past 48 hours)

Best of all, the snow is still coming down!!!
#4 | Written by Ski Holidays Canada about 13 years ago.

The snow keeps coming! Check out today’s snow report for our featured ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada. Did anyone get out today?!

Fresh over the past 24 hours…

Nakiska – 22cm and still snowing!
Fernie – 9cm (46cm in the past 48 hours)
Panorama – 6cm
Kicking Horse – 6cm
Sunshine Village, Banff – 4cm
Banff Norquay – 3cm
Kimberley 1cm (27cm in the past 48 hours)
Jasper Marmot Basin – 1cm
#5 | Written by Boot Dryer about 13 years ago.

This weather has been outstanding. I love all the fresh powder we are getting.
#6 | Written by Ski Boot Dryer about 13 years ago.

This winter is really putting out some good snowfall.

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