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Huge March Snowfall Sets Banff Sunshine Village, AB, Up for Some of North America’s Best Spring Skiing

Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, is experiencing an extraordinary March, with snowfall totals reaching an impressive 46 inches (117 centimeters) since the month began.  The recent storms—12 inches of snow in the last week, and 185″ (470 centimeters) all season—have significantly boosted the resort’s snowpack, which is now 70 inches (177 centimeters). Related: Banff Sunshine, AB, Offers 2,000 Extra Skiable Minutes […]
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Top 7 Kids’ Favorite Runs at Sunshine Village, AB

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This post first appeared on the Banff Sunshine blog. Whether your child is just starting out or already carving down the mountain, Sunshine Village, Alberta, has something for everyone. From tree-lined adventures to scenic groomers, these seven runs are guaranteed kid-approved. Related: Top 10 Tips for Skiing With Kids Sunshine Village has incredible ski runs, but what makes these seven […]
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Banff Sunshine, AB, Offers 2,000 Extra Skiable Minutes in Spring Season Extension

Skiing at Banff Sunshine Village, AB

Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, is gearing up for an exceptional spring skiing season, offering extended lift hours and prime snow conditions. Starting March 15, 2025, all 12 lifts operate from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, with the Jackrabbit lift running until 5:00 p.m. This extension adds over 2,000 bonus skiable minutes to the season, lasting until the iconic Slush […]
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2 Skiers Killed in Separate Alberta Avalanches Near Lake Louise Ski Resort and Kananaskis

Photo of the Lake Louise avalanche with a red dot indicating the approximate trigger point. Notably, there are small to medium sized trees in the start zone and track. | Photo: Avalanche Canada

Two backcountry skiers died in separate avalanches west of Calgary, Alberta, on Friday, March 14. The first incident occurred around 3 p.m. near Pipestone Bowl, an out-of-bounds area near Lake Louise Ski Resort, and the second incident was near Mount Black Prince in Kananaskis Country. Related: Champion Ski Racer Killed in Avalanche While Cat-Skiing With Diamond Lake Resort, OR Incident […]
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Former CFO at Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB, Fined $775K and Sentenced to Prison for Fraud & Tax Evasion

Derek Kwasney, the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Lake Louise Ski Resort, was recently sentenced to one year in jail and a $106,000 fine for failing to pay taxes on embezzled money from the resort. This comes just weeks after the 54-year-old pled guilty and was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison and a $669,000 fine for a […]
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Buried Hiker Survives Crowsnest Pass, AB, Avalanche Thanks to Quick Rescue

Three hikers triggered a slab avalanche in Crowsnest Pass on Sunday, reminding us that winter conditions persist in alpine areas despite unseasonably warm temperatures in southern Alberta. Related: First Snowfall, First Avalanche: Skier Triggered and Caught Near Silverton Mountain, CO The incident occurred southwest of Coleman near Mount Coulthard, in an area known locally as the York Creek plane crash […]
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Planning an International Ski Trip in This Economy? Canada Is the Way to Go!

Skiers at Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB

With lift ticket prices higher than ever this year, financial factors are top of mind for many people when planning their ski season adventures. Since most major US ski resorts are among the more expensive and busiest, international ski resorts are looking more and more attractive by the day. You may be considering Japan, or the European mountain ranges as […]
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Inbounds Avalanche at Sunshine Village, AB | Special Warning Issued by Avalanche Canada

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As temperatures begin to warm up at ski resorts across North America, several in-bounds avalanches have started to occur in recent days. One of the ski areas that experienced a slide was Sunshine Village, a resort in the Canadian Rockies in the province of Alberta. Related: 22-Year-Old Killed by Inbounds Avalanche in Closed Area of Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB […]
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Banff Sunshine Village, Canada, Will Reopen Tomorrow for 5-Days of Summer Skiing/Riding

Banff Sunshine Village ski resort in Alberta, Canada, will reopen for 5-days starting tomorrow! They’ll be open for skiing and riding on Canada Day, July 1 – which is pretty darn cool, eh? Canada rules!! 354″ of snow this season + a cool, snowy spring lead to the upper mountain still being buried in snow. Banff Sunshine Village ReOpening Details: […]
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