Skating On A Frozen Lake In The Canadian Rockies Lake Louise, Alberta, nestled in the heart of Canada’s iconic Banff National Park, is a magical place. The beauty of its turquoise waters, Victoria glacier, and mountain backdrop are incomparable. It’s a wonder of the world that has to be experienced to be believed, and once experienced remains etched in memory. Named as one of the “10 most beautiful skating […] Jacqui Davis | November 15, 2019 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Offers the Ultimate Canadian Rockies Road Trip Brought to you by Ikon Pass Powder hounds across the planet are all clamoring to experience the bucket-list destinations and leg-burning verticals of Western Canada. This iconic terrain is a short road trip or quick direct flight away for most Canadians and Pacific Northwesterners. Stop 1 SkiBig3 – Mt. Norquay Morning Arrive at the Calgary airport and drive an hour […] Featured Article SnowBrains | October 25, 2019 2 Comments
Parks Canada Chops Lake Louise Ski Area By 30% Parks Canada has announced a permanent 30 percent reduction to the Lake Louise Ski Area leasehold. The change, released as part of a new 15-year plan, re-designates 669 acres as ‘protected wilderness.’ Related: Lake Louise Ski Resort Faces $2.1-Million Fine For Threatening Endangered Trees Spokespersons state the move to be in the best interest of conservation and enhancing visitor experiences, […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 12, 2019 0 Comments
Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB Faces $2.1-Million Fine For Threatening Endangered Trees The Lake Louise Ski Area, in Alberta, Canada was just fined $2.1 million dollars. In a lawsuit brought on by Parks Canada, the ski resort was found guilty of illegally cutting down 140 trees. Some of which were whitebark pines, an endangered and protected species. Lake Louise resort was charged under the Species at Risk Act and the Canada National Parks Act. The […] Jason Ringenberg | December 7, 2018 0 Comments
The World’s Best Resorts are Available on the Ikon Pass Deer Valley Resort, UT, the standard for first-class service in the ski industry, retained its title as the 2018 Best United States’ Ski Resort at this year’s World Ski Awards for the sixth straight year. The resort also reclaimed the honor of the country’s greatest ski hotel. The Stein Eriksen Lodge, Utah’s only Forbes Five-Star hotel and spa and designated one of the […] Industry News Steven Agar | November 30, 2018 0 Comments
Canada’s Extreme IKONic Road Trip The IKON pass allows you to hit up some of the best snow and most extreme skiing in Canada! Included in this year’s IKON Pass are Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Ski Big 3 (Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mt. Norquay). Revelstoke Mountain Resort is known for big snowfall and big terrain features while Ski Big 3 provides steep, technical terrain. For some […] Featured Article Kim Vinet | November 10, 2018 0 Comments
Canada Ski Area Opening Dates For The 2018/2019 Season. Skiing in Canada is always a good time. The scenery is gorgeous, the people are friendly, and of course, the exchange rate makes things extra affordable! Canada is also on top of their game when it comes to announcing opening dates. Some plan to be spinning lifts in just over a month. That’s awesome! Projected Opening Dates Canada Mt. Norquay: 11/2 Lake Louise: […] Industry News Mike Lavery | October 10, 2018 0 Comments
Lake Louise Ski Area, Canada Facing Millions in Fines After Illegally Cutting Down Endangered Species of Tree Lake Louise ski resort is currently involved in a sentencing hearing after pleading guilty in December to illegally cutting down about 150 trees in 2013, some of which were the endangered species whitebark pine trees. Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd. pleaded guilty to charges under the Canada National Parks Act and the Species at Risk Act. Under the Species at […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 13, 2018 0 Comments
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