Banff Ski Holidays Banff began in 1928 with a single log cabin built by the Canadian Pacific Railway for horse trekkerstravelling through. In 1934 the first owners of Sunshine, the Brewster’s built the first lift and haven’t looked back since. Banff has a spectacular setting surrounded by stunning peaks. The town of Banff is made up of a main street and the usual grid style of side roads with a good selection of bars, restaurants and shops. Frequent buses travel through the town to the slopes of Sunshine and Norquay. If you plan on staying longer than a few days a Tri-area pass is a good idea as this covers Lake Louise as well. There is a good variety of accommodation to choose from in Banff. If you fancy a wee bit of luxury then head to the world famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. If you are travelling with your family and are looking for more of a condo then Douglas Fir Resort is highly recommended. (Check out the latest video’s HERE found and brought to you by http://www.skiandboarding.com Ski and Snowboard Banff Banff is just 15 minutes away from Sunshine Village where over 30 feet of snow snows throughout the year. There is over 3,300 acres of terrain here alone and with your Tri-area pass you can access Norquay and Lake Louise to play in 7,748 acres of piste! The regular shuttle buses will transport you easily between the different ski areas. This is covered by your Tri-area pass. When staying in Banff you will probably find that most of your time will be spent at Sunshine Mountain. Beginners will find that there is a good area at the village of Sunshine and some lovely, green runs to progress onto. Norquay also has a good nursery slope area. Intermediates will just love the variety of terrain on offer as over half the runs on Sunshine are perfect for intermediates. Experts will enjoy the open runs above the treeline on Sunshine and there are some awesome double black diamond runs to test your nerve on. Take a guide and head into the backcountry along the back of the Wawa ridge where you will head through a river valley. Snowboarders will always feel at home in Banff as there is some brilliant freeriding to play on. For those looking for an adventure, pack the right kit and head to Delirium Dive, Silver City and Wild West for some heart stopping fun! Banff Apres Ski There are only a few bars on the mountain as most of the après ski will be found in Banff itself. The Mad Trapper’s Saloon at the top of Sunshine gondola is a popular haunt at the end of the day for people before heading back to town. Back in Banff Coyotes is always popular and the two main live music venues are the Rose & Crown and Wild Bill’s. Off the slopes there are plenty of walks to see the local wildlife, snowshoeing, dog sledding, skating and snowmobiling. There is also natural hot springs that you can visit. Banff Childcare Tiny Tigers Day Care for children aged 19 months to 6 years Banff Ski and Snowboard School Learn to Ski and Ride Workshops aged 13yrs plus Review from www.skiamericaonline.co.uk for www.SkiAndBoarding.com For more reviews check out: Click HERE Ski America Online offers the best ski deals and tailor made ski and snowboarding holidays in North America. Just call 01350 728869 or check out the website for full details
Tiny Tigers Ski and Play for children aged 3 to 6years
Kids Campus for children aged 6 to 12 years
Performance Workshops aged 13yrs plus
Delirium Sunday’s for an extreme off piste experience (for experts only)
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Banff Resort Review - SkiAndBoarding
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