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Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
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The Lake Louise Ski Area delivers the most awe-inspiring panoramic views and memorable skiing
and riding you’ll ever experience. Located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, The Lake Louise Ski Area is regularly rated the most scenic resort in North America.
The Lake Louise Ski Area’s four mountain faces add up to 4,200 acres of skiable terrain covered in
light, dry, champagne powder. It is the ski destination that people all over the world dream about
visiting. One of The Lake Louise Ski Area’s most unique features is its layout: there are beginner,
intermediate, and advanced runs down from every chairlift.
This area is also known as the “Birthplace of Skiing” in the Canadian Rockies - Nearby Skoki Lodge
first opened in 1930, and the region has been famous for its snowy slopes ever since.
The Lake Louise Ski Area also offers an authentic, alpine atmosphere. Cozy up with a warm mulled
wine and appetizers slopeside in the Powderkeg Lounge, or enjoy a signature Prime Rib BBQ Burger
and ice-cold drinks in one of the many food and beverage facilities.
Discover the Powder Bowls: A huge, 2,500-acre area that features wide-open skiing and some of the
steepest pitches around, skiers navigate their way down “The Wall” and the “Ultimate Steeps.”
The Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard School, established in 1959, offers a wide variety of private and
group lessons, first tracks and specialty programs.
The nearby village of Lake Louise features a number of elegant culinary experiences and impressive
wine lists at historical restaurants. The world-famous Banff town site is just 30 minutes away from the
Resort. There you can discover shopping, hot springs, spas, snow shoeing, shopping, ice-skating,
nightlife and much more.
In Lake Louise, stay at the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, dine on award-winning cuisine and
enjoy a starlit horse-drawn sleigh ride. Relax at the historic Post Hotel or choose from a variety of
condominiums, located just minutes from the resort, at the Lake Louise Inn.
A visit to The Lake Louise Ski Area is a true Canadian Rockies Experience.
Key Resort Statistics
Average Snowfall: 480cm (16 feet) of average snowfall each season.
Season: November to May
Lift Operation: 9am – 4pm
4,200 Skiable Acres
139 runs ranging from beginner through to expert.
Base Elevation: 1646m / 5400 feet
Top Elevation: 2637m / 8660 feet
Vertical: 991m / 3260 feet
Terrain Breakdown:
25% Beginner
45% Intermediate
30% Advanced / Expert
Longest Run: 8km / 5 miles
Terrain Park: Yes
Nordic Skiing: 14 km of groomed and track-set trails
Hourly lift capacity: 13,716 skiers per hour
Total Number of Lifts: 9
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1 Gondola
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1 Six-person chairlift
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3 Quads
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1 Triple Chair
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1 Platter
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1 T-bar
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1 Magic Carpet
Nearest Airport: Calgary International Airport
Nearest City / Town / Village: Lake Louise– 5 minutes, Banff – 30 minutes, Calgary – 1 hour, 45
minutes
Helicopter Skiing in Region: YES
Nordic (Cross-Country) Trails: YES
There’s More at Lake Louise
Secret Stashes
With an immense amount of terrain on four mountain faces, there’s so much to explore at The
Lake Louise Ski Area. Team up with a local or ski pro to discover lesser-known areas of the
mountain, and discover a huge array of exciting runs.
Après Ski The Way It Used To Be
Head to the Powderkeg Lounge, located slopeside at The Lake Louise Ski Area, for the ultimate
in après ski. Located in the Lodge of the Ten Peaks, enjoy great pizza, wings and salads, and
share your day with friends.
Wilderness Adventure Park
The Wilderness Adventure Park is an area where children learn to gain balance and confidence,
while making their time spent on the mountain entertaining as well as educational. This area
includes animal cutouts of bears, mountain goats, wolves, lynx, ravens and wolverines, so
children can learn to recognize animal signs in the wild.
Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard School: Offering a wide variety of programs for all ages and
abilities. Whether it is your first time skiing/snowboarding, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking to
better master Lake Louise’s steepest terrain, the ski and snowboard school’s team of professional
instructors is ready to deliver a memorable and positive experience.
Beyond Skiing and Riding:
Lake Louise is home to great skiing and riding, but there’s more to this winter playground:
Ice Skating
Horse-Drawn Sleigh rides
Dog sledding
Snowshoeing
Cross-Country Skiing
Getting Here
The Lake Louise Ski Area is located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Located 1 hour
and 45 minutes from the Calgary International Airport, Lake Louise is easy to reach from just
about anywhere.
2008/2009 The Lake Louise Ski Area Events
For a complete events listing, please visit www.skilouise.com.
Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup – Men’s and Ladies Events – November 29 & 30, 2008
(Men) and December 5-7, 2008 (Ladies)
The Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup races are televised nationally, as well as by six international
broadcast networks to an estimated 140 million viewers worldwide. Lake Louise is also the first
North American resort to be named to the prestigious Club 5+, bringing together the world’s most
famous and historic World Cup alpine ski race destinations.
Heavy Metal Rail Jam – December 13, 2008
Skiers and riders hit boxes and rails in the Park.
Ski with Santa / Photos with Santa – December 23-25, 2008
Come visit with Santa in our Winter Wonderland.
Lake Louise Jr. Big Mountain Challenge – March 13-15, 2009
They start young! Youth aged 7-18 get the chance to show off their freeskiing skills in their own
event.
Lake Louise Big Mountain Challenge – March 25 – 29, 2009
An extreme skiing event held in Lake Louise’s famous Powder Bowls, the competition requires skill
and mental endurance – contestants ski their chosen line with as much style and control they can
deliver and are judged on line, control, fluidity, technique and aggressiveness.
Lake Louise Spring Episode ’07 – April 25 & 26, 2009
One of the Rockies’ best and biggest spring bashes! Featuring on-mountain competitions, live
music, DJs, beer gardens and more.
Key Story Angles
History to Luxury: Spend two nights in the backcountry at historic Skoki Lodge, established in 1930.
Then, spend two nights in another landmark, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, while enjoying the 139+
runs of The Lake Louise Ski Area.
School of Steeps: The Lake Louise Ski School offers programs to help advanced skiers better
navigate tough terrain. The “Ultimate Steeps” Clinic teaches skiers how to master steep off piste
terrain, basic airs, choosing a line and identifying hazards. Finish the day relaxing in the video lounge and
reviewing your progress captured in the clinic.
Family Fun: Lake Louise is great for families! There’s a green beginner run down from every chairlift,
which means families of different abilities can all ski together. The kids will love the Wilderness Adventure
Park, and the ski school offers a wide variety of kid-friendly programs for children of all ages. For those
too young to ski, there’s an on-site daycare service available.
Ski and Spa: With world-class skiing on the mountain and world-class accommodations and spas in
the town of Lake Louise, you won’t think twice about making those extra runs on the mountain before
enjoying a relaxing treatment at the spa. Follow that up with Lake Louise’s renowned cuisine and you’ll
be wondering why you didn’t think of doing this before now!
Skoki Lodge
Skiers and riders who want to get even further off the beaten track can head to Skoki Lodge, located in
the backcountry 11 kilometres from The Lake Louise Ski Area. The Lodge was originally built in 1930-31,
and a series of renovations has helped keep the log lodge retain the same character and provide the
same experience as backcountry pioneer skiers from decades past. Access to the lodge is limited to an
11-kilometre long ski, and the location of the lodge itself provides excellent access to some premier
backcountry skiing and touring. Meals are included with your stay (along with feather down duvets), and
the quiet of the backcountry is heightened with no electricity or indoor plumbing. A visit to Skoki is
undeniably an unforgettable experience deep into the Rocky Mountains.
Awards & Accolades:
Calgary’s Favourite Ski Area – Calgary Herald Readers’ Choice Awards (2007)
Ranked #12 on Skiing’s List of Best Resorts (Readers’ Picks) – Skiing Magazine (2007)
One of the Top 50 Resorts in North America (#22) – Ski Magazine (2007)
‘Best Steeps’, ‘Best Thank You to the Locals’, ‘Best Panorama’, ‘Best Place to Test Skis’, ‘Best
Snowshoeing’, ‘Best Corduroys’ – Ski Canada Magazine (2007).
Best Show of Respect – Ski Canada Magazine (2007). For the first time in Canadian ski country
history, Lake Louise encouraged two minutes of silence for Remembrance Day.
One of the Top 20 Places to Ski in North America (#12) – Conde Nast Traveler (2006)
One of the Top 50 Resorts in North America (#22) – Ski Magazine (2006)
Named “Best Steeps”, “Best Scenery”, “Best Terrain Park” and “Best New Off-Piste Tour” - Ski
Canada Magazine (2006)
“Best Environmental Practice” – Banff Heritage Tourism Awards (2005)
Top Notch: The Lake Louise Ski Area achieved an 18th place overall ranking among North American
Ski Resorts – Ski Magazine (2004/2005)
Summer Interpretive Program Awarded Best Heritage Product or Service in the Bow Valley
- Banff Heritage Tourism Corporation (2004)
#1 for Scenery: Most scenic resort in North America – Ski Magazine Annual Reader Survey (2004).
The Lake Louise Ski Area selected a “Top 10 Resort” – Ski Resort Service International (Germany)
# 1 for Scenery: Most scenic resort in North America– Ski Magazine Annual Reader Survey (2003).
Lake Louise topped the list in the “Best of City” poll in the Calgary Sports Category, under Ski Areas.
More than 100.000 on-line Calgarians voted over the course of 3 months for their city’s best –
CalgaryPlus.ca (January 2003).
Ranked #2 for Value in Ski Magazine survey (2003).
The Lake Louise Ski Area was awarded the top spot in the categories of “Best View from the
slopes”, “Best Steeps”, “Best Scenery”, “Best Blast from the Past” and “Most Romantic
Accommodation” – Special Winter edition of Ski Canada Magazine (2002).
# 1 choice for Calgary families. Lake Louise has been awarded the “2001 Parents Choice Award”
from Calgary’s Child Family Magazine.
# 1 for Scenery, #8 for Value, #12 for Terrain – Ski Magazine survey (2000).
Lake Louise achieved a 24th place overall ranking among North American Ski Resorts – Ski
Magazine survey (2000).
Banff/Lake Louise ranked as #1 ski destination in the world – Britain’s Daily Telegraph (1999).
The Lodge of the Ten Peaks, a 24,000-sq./ft. majestic log structure was ranked by Britain’s Daily Mail
as the “Best New Day Lodge in the World” (1999).
Lake Louise Summer Sightseeing Lift & Wildlife Interpretive
Centre – Open May 15th through September 30th
Experience the Most Spectacular Scenery in the Canadian Rockies
The fourteen-minute ride travels to a top elevation of 2088 metres (6850 feet). At this altitude,
there is a wide variety of plant life where two eco-regions meet. You can also experience the
panoramic splendor of the majestic Canadian Rockies.
Enjoy the magnificent view from your choice of an open chair or fully enclosed gondola car. Be
sure to bring your camera to capture the beauty of Lake Louise, glaciers, natural springs,
wildflowers and possibly even some wildlife. Discover why this magical place is home to so
many grizzly bears as you explore one of the best bear habitats in Banff National Park.
In 2004, the Banff Heritage Tourism Corporation awarded our education programs as the Best
Heritage Product or Service offered in the Bow Valley area. These award-winning programs
are offered regularly each day. Complimentary theatre style programs are offered throughout
the day. Topics include grizzly bears and natural history of the area.
Forty-five minute walks and 2-hour hikes are offered on the upper mountain. Participating in
walks and hikes give a broader view and understanding of this incredible area.
About The Lake Louise Ski Area Inc.
New managing partner and former owner Charlie Locke has partnered with the former owner -Resorts of the Canadian Rockies chairman Murray Edwards -- to form a new company to
operate Lake Louise; The Lake Louise Ski Area.
The Lake Louise Ski Area will be operated independently of, but associated with, Resorts of
the Canadian Rockies.
Mr. Locke originally invested in the resort in 1974, helping finance many of its initial lifts. He
became full owner in 1981, and spent the next 20 years shaping it into the world-class
destination it is today. After a short hiatus, Mr Locke is out of retirement in 2008 and back as
the managing partner for a mountain that he is passionate about.
Mr. Locke, one of the first professional mountain guides in Canada, pioneered many of the
classic climbing and ski touring routes in the Canadian Rockies and made numerous first
ascents in the Lake Louise area before launching parallel careers in the investment business
and ranching. Today, through his holding company, The Locke Stock & Barrel Company, he
has investments in ranching, real estate, resources, and recreation.
Mr Locke is committed to making sure skiers and snowboarders, kids, families, and young
adults have the best time possible on the snow and after!
Lake Louise is the largest ski area in the Canadian Rockies and offers terrain to meet the
desires of any snow enthusiast. The resort is nestled in a breathtaking UNESCO World
Heritage Site.