Canada Ski Blog » march 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 in Banff National Park for $2 https://canada-ski.com/blog/2013/01/ski-in-banff-national-park-discount.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2013/01/ski-in-banff-national-park-discount.html#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:54:49 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=817 TOONIE THURSDAYS ARE BACK!

Ski and ride for just $2 at Banff Norquay on the following Thursdays in 2013:

  1. January 17th
  2. February 21st
  3. March 21st
  4. April 11th

For those of you who aren’t Canadian, a “toonie” is a name we use to refer to a $2 coin.

Hope you get chance to enjoy this incredible value – this has to be the best ski deal IN THE WORLD – what do you think??!

Happy skiing and riding!

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2013/01/ski-in-banff-national-park-discount.html/feed 0 The death of the Kicking Horse Powder Express? https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/12/the-death-of-the-kicking-horse-powder-express.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/12/the-death-of-the-kicking-horse-powder-express.html#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:38:56 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=793 We were a little disappointed to hear that the Kicking Horse Powder Express from Banff has been changed for the upcoming 2011-2012 winter ski season. The Canadian Rockies Blogger posted the details on their blog so I won’t duplicate:
What’s happened to the Kicking Horse Powder Express from Banff this season?

What do you think skiers and riders? Comment below and let’s get this conversation going…

Happy Christmas everyone and hope Santa brings you a nice new set of skis or snowboard!

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2011/12/the-death-of-the-kicking-horse-powder-express.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!

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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 Jasper Marmot Basin Skier/Boardercross https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/03/jasper-marmot-basin-boardercross.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/03/jasper-marmot-basin-boardercross.html#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:32 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/?p=620 Freewheel Battle of the Boards is happening this weekend, March 28th, at Jasper Marmot Basin!

The Skier/Boardercross event starts at 12 pm on Punchbowl.

Registration will take place at Marmot Basin and Freewheel starting at 8 am on Sunday March 28th. The event will feature a banked dual slalom followed by a mini rail jam in Terrain Park located on Lower Lift Line at 3 pm.

Good luck to all participants!

]]> https://canada-ski.com/blog/2010/03/jasper-marmot-basin-boardercross.html/feed 0 Kicking Horse Ski Accommodation Special https://canada-ski.com/blog/2009/02/kicking-horse-ski-accommodation-special.html https://canada-ski.com/blog/2009/02/kicking-horse-ski-accommodation-special.html#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:42:00 +0000 Canada Ski Blogger http://canada-ski.com/blog/2009/02/kicking-horse-ski-accommodation-special.html rocky-peak Ski Holidays has a sale on at the Vagabond Lodge at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for March and April 2009. April 12 2009 is the final day of operation for Kicking Horse. 
  • stay 5 nights, pay for 4

  • stay 6 nights, pay for 5

  • stay 7 nights, pay for 6

  • stay 10 nights, pay for 8

The above ski specials only apply if space is available based on double occupancy.  Breakfast and lunch is included with your stay. Lunch is not included on check-in or check-out days.

In addition to the above rocky-peak Ski Holidays can also help you with your lift passes (save a minimum of 10%) and with your transfers to get to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

Alternatively, if you are staying in Banff, give the Kicking Horse Powder Express a try and experience Kicking Horse in a day!

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