Canada Ski Blog » conditions https://canada-ski.com/blog Canada-Ski news, views and travel specials on resorts in the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada. Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:36:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Ski Resorts Open Early in Canadian Rockies for 2012-2013 Season https://canada-ski.com/blog/2012/10/ski-resorts-open-early-in-canadian-rockies-for-2012-2013-season.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2012/10/ski-resorts-open-early-in-canadian-rockies-for-2012-2013-season.html#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:02:56 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=808 Mt. Norquay in Banff National Park (Western Canada) OPENS TOMORROW!

This is the earliest ski resort opening in Canada as a result of the incredible early season snowfalls we have been receiving.

Banff Lake Louise Sunshine is already on track for another record smashing ski season – let’s hope it continues…

Mt. Norquay is leading the way in the record books with its earliest opening in its history and the first ski resort to open in Canada. Nakiska ski resort announced yesterday that they were going to open on the weekend and Banff Norquay have pipped them today by announcing that they are opening 2 days earlier.

Banff Norquay will be open for skiing tomorrow, Thursday October 25th at 12noon – will you be there?!

The combination of 30 cm of natural and manmade snow has provided the best opening skiing you can imagine! Norquay will also be open 10am-4pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Following closely on the heels of Mt. Norquay is The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village with opening dates currently scheduled for November 9th, completing the big three ski resorts in Banff National Park. Banff National Park boasts the longest ski season in North America. Your Tri-Area ski pass covers all three and deals such as 7+3 days free and kids ski free end on DECEMBER 15 2012 and are currently available through the U.K. website SKI HOLIDAYS CANADA (you need to contact for rates).

This is fantastic news for skiers and snowboarders to Banff Lake Louise Sunshine.

Banff National Park and its three world-class resorts look forward to a season of fresh powder, great skiing and smooth riding in Canada’s Protected Playground, where open runs and iconic views come naturally to us :)

I hope you are as excited as us as regarding this announcement!

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2012/10/ski-resorts-open-early-in-canadian-rockies-for-2012-2013-season.html/feed 0 Canada Ski Resorts Snow Conditions and Closures – 2011 https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/04/ski-resorts-western-canada-closed-2011.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/04/ski-resorts-western-canada-closed-2011.html#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:03:18 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=774 Here are the current snow conditions for some of the ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies and Canada. I can’t believe the winter season is coming to an end when the snow conditions are still so great!

Whistler / Blackcomb

Snow Base: 371cm

Lifts Open: 33 / 38

Runs Open: 200 / 200

Sun Peaks CLOSED

Big White CLOSED

Silver Star CLOSED

Red Mountain CLOSED

Revelstoke CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 16, 2011

Snow Base: 278cm (Alpine)

Lifts Open: 0 / 4 Runs

Open: 0 / 54

Panorama CLOSED

Fernie CLOSED

Snow Base: 386cm

Lifts Open: 9 / 9

Runs Open: 113 / 113

Kicking Horse CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 15, 2011

Snow Base: 240cm (Mid-Mountain)

Lifts Open: 0 / 6

Runs Open: 0 / 137

Banff / Lake Louise

Norquay OPEN UNTIL APRIL 24, 2011

Snow Base: 140cm (Mid Mountain)

Lifts Open: 5/5

Runs Open: 36 / 36

Lake Louise OPEN UNTIL MAY 8, 2011

Snow Base: 187cm (Mid Mountain)

Lifts Open: 9 / 9

Runs Open: 137/ 138

Sunshine Village

Snow Base: 235cm (Mid Mountain)

Lifts Open: 12 / 12

Runs Open: 106 / 107

Jasper

Snow Base: 135cm (Mid-Mountain)

Lifts Open: 7 / 8

Runs Open: 86 / 86

Tremblant CLOSED

 

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/04/ski-resorts-western-canada-closed-2011.html/feed 0 Sunshine Village, Banff Ski Video – March 2011 https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/04/sunshine-village-banff-march-2011.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/04/sunshine-village-banff-march-2011.html#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:48:09 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=766 Finally, we have a bit of footage to show just how great the powder has been in 2011! The video below shows a bit of backcountry action at Sunshine Village in Banff National Park. It was shot just a few weeks ago.

We hope you have managed to get out and enjoy some of the best snow conditions in years in the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada! There is still chance to get some skiing and riding in – Sunshine Village doesn’t close until late May!

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/04/sunshine-village-banff-march-2011.html/feed 0 Jasper Heli-Skiing https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/03/jasper-heli-skiing.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/03/jasper-heli-skiing.html#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:45:32 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=744 2011 has so far brought us incredible ski conditions – the best in years across Western Canada. The best thing of all is that it just keeps coming and coming! Environment Canada predicted a late spring which is so far proving to be true. Last Sunday was the official start of Spring and so far the temperatures have been below average and the snow keeps coming. There is a lot of snow to melt before we see any of the spring vegetation emerge!

We get contacted a lot about heli-skiing and heli-snowshoeing in Jasper National Park. Just like all National Parks across Western Canada, you can not do either of these winter activities within the National Parks and so you will always have to travel a little way out to get to the heli-base. Out of Jasper, you can drive to Robson Helimagic’s base in Valemont, British Columbia. This is about a 1.5 hour drive along the scenic Yellowhead highway. You drive out of Jasper National Park and through Mount Robson Provincial Park to get to the heli-base. You may even see a moose, elk or deer enroute! If you don’t have a vehicle, transportation can be arranged.

We were just notified today by Robson Helimagic that they are revamping their ski program for the 2011-2012 winter season. No more vertical (yes you heard me right!). Basically you will buy heli-time. With these proposed changes, a group of 1-4, for example, will pay one price regardless of how many are skiing.  This gives skiers and riders better skiing options and makes private group skiing incredible value.

Robson Helimagic has access to about 1,000sq Kms of terrain in the remote western slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Their season typically runs from January until the end of March.

For more information, visit the official website of Robson Helimagic.

Check out their latest video for a taster of what to expect:

We love comments – feel free to post your heli-experiences below!

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/03/jasper-heli-skiing.html/feed 0 Powder Alert – Canadian Rockies & Western Canada https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/02/powder-alert-canadian-rockies-western-canadian.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/02/powder-alert-canadian-rockies-western-canadian.html#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:25:27 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=741 Wow! Did any of you get out today?  The snow conditions were incredible across most ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada today. Here is today’s snow report:

  • Whistler received 20 cm in the past 24 hours, that’s 75 cm in just 2 days!
  • Kicking Horse was another powder King of the day. They received 38cm in the past 24 hours, that’s 50cm in just 2 days!
  • Sunshine Village reported 25cm in the past 24 hours, that’s 38 cm in 2 days!
  • Lake Louise reported 25cm in the past 24 hours.
  • Banff Norquay received over 20cm in the past 24 hours.
  • Jasper Marmot Basin received 27cm of fresh over the past 24 hours.
  • Panorama received 27cm in the past 24 hours, that’s 32 cm in 2 days!
  • Nakiska received 24 cm in the past 24 hours, that’s 32cm in 48 hours!

Thank you Mother Nature and please keep the snow coming!

Happy Valentines to you all for tomorrow – we’re feeling the love!

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/02/powder-alert-canadian-rockies-western-canadian.html/feed 0 Great start in 2011 for ski resorts in Western Canada https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/01/2011-great-ski-resorts-western-canada.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/01/2011-great-ski-resorts-western-canada.html#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:44:13 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=736 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!

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/01/2011-great-ski-resorts-western-canada.html/feed 6 Ski Resorts in Western Canada Opening – 2010/2011 https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/11/ski-resorts-in-western-canada-opening-20102011.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/11/ski-resorts-in-western-canada-opening-20102011.html#comments Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:47:46 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=730 Exciting times here in Western Canada – the ski resorts are starting to open and the long-term season outlook is looking very promising with La Nina predicted to hit which will bring lots of snow!

The Lake Louise Ski Area was the first ski resort to open in Canada on November 5th 2010. Jasper Marmot Basin opened today so too did Banff Mount Norquay and Nakiska which started opening weekends until early December at which time they will open full time for the season.  Whistler Blackcomb is opening six days EARLY on Friday, November 19 at 8:30am.

Opening dates for the rest of our featured ski resorts in Western Canada:

  • Banff Norquay Ski Resort – Open for weekends until FRI Dec 3 2010
  • Sunshine Village Banff Ski Resort – To open THU Nov 18 2010 / “One snowfall away”
  • Lake Louise Mountain Ski Resort – Opened FRI Nov 5 2010 (First in Canada)
  • Kicking Horse Mountain Ski Resort – To open mid-December 2010
  • Jasper Marmot Basin Ski Resort – Opened SAT Nov 13 2010
  • Fernie Alpine Ski Resort – SAT Dec 4 2010
  • Kimberley Alpine Ski Resort – “Preview weekend” – Dec 11 and 12 2010
  • Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort – FRI Nov 19 2010
  • Panorama Mountain Ski Resort – FRI Dec 10 2010
  • Nakiska Kananaskis Ski Resort – Opened SAT Nov 13 2010

There are another 37 ski resorts in Western Canada not mentioned here – 11 in Alberta and 26 in British Columbia –> more ski resorts in Western Canada.

For immediate updates on ski news in Western Canada follow @HolidaysCanada for their ski holiday news.

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/11/ski-resorts-in-western-canada-opening-20102011.html/feed 2 Fernie Snow, October 2010 https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/11/fernie-snow-october-2010.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/11/fernie-snow-october-2010.html#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:25:11 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=716 Lots of snow already at Fernie Alpine Resort. The video below was taken about a week ago. They received 40cm of new snow on October 26th! Opening day is set to be epic – scheduled for December 4th 2010. Excited?! We are!!!

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/11/fernie-snow-october-2010.html/feed 0 September snow in the Canadian Rockies https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/09/september-snow-in-the-canadian-rockies.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/09/september-snow-in-the-canadian-rockies.html#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:41:04 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=700 Hello – it’s good to be back. We are VERY excited about this upcoming winter season in Western Canada. Lots of snow has been predicted by top forecasters and this has been also backed up by the fact we have had a much cooler, wetter September so far. Best of all, yesterday, Banff National Park received about 20 cms of fresh. Checking out the live webcams on our website, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, Banff Norquay and Jasper Marmot Basin, all look ready to go….but unfortunately, we must wait….

We’re hoping the dates will be brought forward for opening. Currently, we have confirmed opening dates for Banff Norquay on Halloween Weekend, The Lake Louise Ski Area on November 5 and Sunshine Village on November 11. We think Jasper Marmot Basin and the other ski resorts in Western Canada won’t be too far behind with their opening dates. Feel free to comment below if you have more inside information!

Thanks to SkiBig3.com, we have some excellent photos from yesterday’s snow storm which hit the Canadian Rockies. Photo credit goes to SkiBig3 – thank you!

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/09/september-snow-in-the-canadian-rockies.html/feed 1 Kicking Horse Spring Bonus 2010 https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/04/kicking-horse-spring-bonus-2010.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/04/kicking-horse-spring-bonus-2010.html#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:56:47 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=654 Bonus Weekend Opening at Kicking Horse!
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort announces a bonus opening this coming weekend.

Just when you thought the ski season was over Mother Nature forgets it is spring and dumps over 80cm (31.5in) of new snow on the resort in the past two weeks!

Kicking Horse is in fabulous condition from top to bottom and conditions are just too great to close so there is one last chance to ride.

“The bonus weekend is our way of saying thanks to our season pass holders, locals, homeowners and the community.  There is simply no better way to do this than serving up some of our Champagne Powder on a bonus weekend,” states Steve Paccagnan, President and CEO of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

The resort will be closed today through to Friday this week and re-open on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th April 2010.

The lifts will be turning at 9:00am and stay open until 4:00pm.

Bonus Weekend Deals are available!

The resort is closed all week so any fresh snow will be untouched until they re-open!

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