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	Banff & Lake Louise ed The 3 ski areas of Ski Banff @ Norquay, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise feature more than 240 runs on over 7,700 acres of skiable terrain. Each has a unique character and the three are available on one convenient interchangeable lift ticket which includes frequent and worry-free shuttle transportation between the hotels and each ski area. World famous dry (lower moisture content for the scientific description) Canadian Rockies powder is available for one of the longest, most consistent ski/snowboard seasons in the world with opening in early November and operations until late in May each year.	BANFF & LAKE LOUISE Good For Families Value For Money Extreme Skiing Traditional Western Resort Good For Nonskiers Kids Ski Free Direct Flights
	Big White ed An average of 750cm (24.5ft) of Okanagan Champagne Powder falls annually. The bountiful, dry powder is legendary and was awarded "Best Powder" by Ski Canada Magazine in 2008. Located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, Big White is uniquely blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average temperature of -5C. With 118 market runs fanning from the summit, 2,565 acres of skiable terrain, and 16 lifts, there‘s a great selection of terrain for everyone with deep powder bowls, wide-open glades, and great fall-line cruising. For the ultimate park experience, head to the award winning TELUS Terrain Park which is the best progressive park in North America. To top it off, slalom through the spectacular "Snowghosts" (snow caked trees) which create a magical backdrop in this winter playground.	BIG WHITE Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners
	Fernie ed An average of twenty-nine feet of light, feathery powder falls here every winter, covering Fernie's legendary super steeps and creating extreme skiing that is the stuff of dreams. Fernie is by no means only for the elite - novice and intermediate riders will love the big, wide open runs that are groomed nightly. The cruising doesn't get any softer or smoother. Alpine Skiing Snow-Cat Skiing Cross Country Skiing Telemark Snowboarding Rail Park Base Elevation: 3500 ft / 1068 m Average Annual Snowfall 865cm Summit Elevation: 6316 ft / 1925 m Skiable Acres: 2504 Number of Lifts 10 Number of Runs 113 Beginner Runs 30% Intermediate Runs 40% Expert Runs 30%	FERNIE Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing Traditional Western Resort Direct Flights
	Jasper ed Season: Mid November - Early May Terrain: 86 trails, 1675 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain. 30% Novice, 30% Intermediate, 20% Advanced and 20% Expert; evenly split on upper and lower mountain. Longest run - 5.6 km (3.5 miles). Treed trails in lower area; high alpine, open bowls and chutes in the upper area. Elevations: Top: 8,570 ft (2, 612 m), Base: 5, 570 ft ( 1,697 m), Vertical Drop: 3,000 ft (915 m) Marmot Basin has the highest base elevation of all Canadian ski areas. Lift System: 8 lifts - Two high speed quads, one quad chair, one triple chair, two double chairs, one T-bar and one magic carpet. Snowfall: 400 cm (160 inches) average per season. Average Temps: December -11°C (12°F), January -7°C (19°F), February -3°C (27°F), March +1°C (34°F), April +6° (43°F) Rentals: State-of-the-art Rental & Repair shop offering the latest in skis, snowboards, boots, poles, high performance skis, shaped skis, ski boards and allowing for non-consecutive multi-day rentals. Snow Sports School: The Snow Sports School offers lessons for first time skiers and snowboarders, high performance clinics, freeride clinics, private lessons and a variety of children's programs. Day Care: The Little Rascals Nursery is available for children 19 months to 6 years of age. Day Lodges: Three mountain day lodges; one at the base area and two at mid-mountain. Three lounges, 2 cafeterias, 2 dining rooms, several outdoor sun decks and bag lunch areas. Terrain Park: Sponsored by Rogers, featuring various rail slides, table tops, and jumps. Retail Shop: The Outer Limits Shop is a great place to buy gifts, accessories, clothing and souvenirs.	JASPER Good For Families Kids Ski Free Direct Flights
	Kicking Horse ed At Kicking Horse, they are proud to garner rave reviews for the incredible verticals, deep ‘champagne' powder and a truly spectacular and unique terrain mix. With ridiculously long downhill runs, and the option to heli-ski, Kicking Horse is a place where the stories are almost too tall to believe. The fourth highest vertical drop in North America, the raw ruggedness of the mountain, the amazing always-fresh powder, and the sheer beauty of the pristine scenery set Kicking Horse apart as one of the most exceptional ski resorts in British Columbia, hands down.	KICKING HORSE Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing Traditional Western Resort Kids Ski Free Direct Flights
	Panorama ed Panorama Mountain rises 4,000 vertical feet above true slope-side lodging and giant hot pools, but it's not until you reach the summit that the real scale of the terrain becomes apparent. Below, are Canada's longest groomed fall-line cruisers and legendary 'backcountry style' riding. Panorama has 2,847 acres of terrain - ranging from wide open fall-line cruisers to powder-filled tree lines and the steep and deep exhilaration in Taynton Bowl. The ski area is perfect for many skiers as 75% of the runs are suitable for beginners or intermediates. Think wide open groomers, winding down the fall-line from the summit right to the village base area or to the door of your condo. For black-diamond runs head to the Taynton Bowl. Previously a Heli-skiing tenure, the area is now within bounds, so the slopes are patrolled, avalanche controlled and no backcountry gear is needed. Warm up first as the 700 acre bowl is all black runs. It's a great place to find powder stashes days after a dump. This season Panorama has created a one-of-a-kind terrain park on Powder Trail. With tons of features and variety, this park is built for serious FUN! Panorama's Rockstar Terrain Park features ski-cross, jumps, hips, spines, rails, boxes and freestyle moguls to accommodate riders of all abilities. With over one kilometre of features, divided into upper and lower sections, our terrain park is the biggest and best in the Kootenay Rockies region.	PANORAMA Good For Families Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing
	Red Mountain ed RED Mountain truly has something for everyone. The unrivalled terrain variety means they can keep everyone happy. From the most hardcore powder-hound to the mellow cruiser who takes, um, plenty of hot chocolate breaks, RED will delight every member's every sense. Whether you want to drop cliffs or just your blood pressure numbers, choose from 110 runs spread across three stellar mountains that feature everything from wide-open groomers to steep, powder-filled glades. The amazing topography means complete, 360-degree access to each mountain peak, enabling considerably more skiable acres per lift. (Think of it as "3-D Skiing"...) And, with more than 2,787 lift-serviced skiable acres and 2,919 feet of vertical, there's a lot to explore at RED. Your legs will give out long before your imagination. FREE tours of the mountain are available by our Snowhosts. Stop by the Guest Services office for details. Tours depart daily from the base area at 9:00am and 12:00pm. RED Mountain resort is proud to announce snowcat access to the new runs on Grey Mountain. A snowcat with a spacious cabin will swiftly shuttle skiers to the peak of Grey. With so much terrain to easily access, these cat runs will deliver some amazing experiences. Also, about 1-1.5hrs drive is Whitewater, a resort that hosts a dependable dry snowfall that often totals more than 12 metres a season, that's more than 40 feet! Far from the maddening crowds of the mega resorts, Whitewater owes its well-deserved laid back reputation to short lift lines.	RED MOUNTAIN Good For Families Kids Ski Free
	Revelstoke ed Lift Skiing Revelstoke Mountain Resort features 1,263 hectares (3,121 acres) of lift-accessed terrain with a descent of 1,713 vertical meters (5,620 feet) - the highest in North America. The Resort has two high-speed quad chairs, an eight-passenger gondola and a dedicated beginner slope with Magic Carpet conveyor lift. New amenities at the base of the mountain include the Rockford Wok\|Bar\|Grill full service restaurant, retail and rental shops, and lift ticket and skier services. The lift-accessed Mid-Mountain Lodge featuring stunning views, a self-serve restaurant, espresso bar, and deck with a barbeque is also located on the mountain. Cat Skiing Experience breathtaking views of the Monashee Mountains and the Columbia River from the South, Montana, and Kokanee Bowls. Enjoy fabulous alpine bowls, naturally gladed slopes and our renowned light, dry powder snow. Snow conditions and the group's ability will dictate the terrain that is accessed each day. Full-day packages include unlimited vertical, equipment rentals, on-slope lunch, and après ski appetizers. Heli Skiing Located in the heart of the heli skiing capital of the world in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing is the ultimate winter destination. For decades, our exclusive half million acres of terrain in the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains and massive annual snowfall has lured skiers and snowboarders from around the world. With spectacular scenery, reliable snowfall and some of the world's best tree skiing, a heli ski vacation with Selkirk Tangiers is like no other. Join us this winter and find out why our guests return again and again. Learn more about Heli Skiing with Selkirk Tangiers	REVELSTOKE Extreme Skiing
	Silver Star ed 100% Natural Snow - Over 700cm of the Okanagan's light dry powder snow falls on the slopes of Silver Star every year. Everyone knows all natural is the way to go. The comfortable daytime temperatures average -3 C, is cold enough to keep the snow light and fluffy, yet perfect for skiing, riding, cross country skiing and winter activities. Variety of Terrain Featuring 115 Runs & Canada's Best Backside Some people believe that you can't be all things for all people, but with over 3000 skiable acres we think we can. There's the immaculately groomed cruisers of Vance Creek, playful gladed areas in Silver Woods and the challenging steeps of the infamous Putnam Creek. Renowned Ski School & Star Kids Centre. Kids need their own place to play and have fun while learning…the team at the Star Kids Centre will have your kids playing, laughing and exploring the entire mountain in no time. Award Winning Nordic Trails - When you have members of the Canadian, US, Australian, Norweigian and Finland national teams telling you that the cross country ski trails are their favorite to train on, you know you have something great. Whether you are a skilled skier or just curious about trying another fun winter pastime Silver Star is the place to be.	SILVER STAR Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners
	Sun Peaks ed TOD MOUNTAIN - Where it all began, the original and classic Sun Peaks mountain. Check out Tod's open bowls and challenging terrain, as well as The 5-Mile, our signature top-to-bottom family-friendly green run. SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN - The first mountain to open and the last to close each day. Home to our award-winning groomed runs, terrain park, half-pipe, ski school learning area and Tube Time park. MT. MORRISEY - Sun Peaks' third and newest mountain offers an award winning layout of open glades, cruising style runs and black diamond steeps, with more steeps to come in the future. Morrisey's northerly exposure also keeps the snow light and dry and ensures that it lingers well into the spring each year.	SUN PEAKS Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners
	Tremblant ed With 94 runs serviced by 13 state-of-the-art lifts, the mountain dominates a stunningly beautiful countryside. Here, those who live for the great outdoors and love to breathe clean air have the perfect playground. A paradise where ski and snowboard enthusiasts are both spoiled silly: 18 acres of ramps, rails and jumps as well as an Olympic calibre superpipe. Taste the freedom, dare the mountain, live Tremblant to the fullest! First Tracks Awaken to the call of the mountain! Board the Express gondola or the Duncan Express lift at 7:45 a.m. and ski or board at 8 a.m. on the designated slopes of the North side. Everyday from December 15, 2012 to March 17, 2013: Free access in conjunction with lodging booked through us.	TREMBLANT Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Kids Ski Free Direct Flights
	Whistler ed Consistently rated as one of the top resorts in North America; Whistler nestles amid spectacular alpine scenery just 75 miles from Vancouver and increases in popularity each year. Two great mountains each with their own characteristics and terrain dominate the skyline above the village. They offer North America's biggest vertical descent, the largest ski area, 12 bowls and more than 200 marked trails, a simply irresistible combination. Great for families with our KIDS SKI FREE programme available all season.	WHISTLER Good For Families Extreme Skiing Kids Ski Free Direct Flights