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	Ski & Snowboard Guide

	With 5 world-class ski resorts within a short drive, Canmore is the hub for skiing and snowboarding in the Canadian Rockies (jump to ski map). If you're planning on a skiing or snowboarding vacation in Western Canada, you'll want to check out some of the powder snow at Banff's Sunshine Village, Mount Norquay, Lake Louise, Fortress Mountain or Nakiska. The ski and snowboard season starts around mid-November, and runs through till mid-May. The actual dates vary from season-to-season, and from hill-to-hill so make sure you call ahead. Whether you're looking for some easy gliding down gentle slopes, or all-out extreme adrenaline-pumping skiing or snowboarding, you'll find it within reach from Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Below you'll find basic ski resort information about the local ski areas, which was gathered from their web sites. Ski and Snowboard areas: top




	Banff's Sunshine Village is easy to get to...ski and snowboard in the Canadian Rockies! Sunshine Village is located 30km (18mi) west of Canmore just past Banff on Hwy #1, and just 150 km (90mi) west of Calgary - about and hour and a half drive. The Calgary International Airport is served by numerous, non-stop daily flights from major cities around the world. Click here for current Snow Report Statitstics: Top Elevation: 2730m 8954ft Base Elevation: 2160m 7082ft Vertical Feet: 1070m 3514ft Runs: green: 22% blue: 31% black: 42% double black: 5% Longest Run: 5 kms Banff Trail Number of Lifts: 13 Average Annual Snowfall: over 10 meters / 33ft Season Opens: Mid-November Season Closes: Mid-May Phone Number: 1-87-SKI-BANFF - toll free in North America top ski map




	Specifically designed to host the alpine events of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, the Nakiska Ski Resort continues to attract skiers from around the world. Nakiska is a 30 minute drive east of Canmore, and a 45 minute drive west of Calgary in Kananaskis Provincial park. Click here for current Snow Report Statitstics: Top Elevation: 7,415 feet Base Elevation: 5,003 feet Vertical Feet: 2,412 feet Runs: 28 Longest Run: 3.3km (2 miles) Number of Lifts: 5 Average Annual Snowfall: 250 cm (8.3 ft) Season Opens: Early December Season Closes: Mid-April Phone Number: (403) 591-7777 top ski map




	Fortress Mountain is an affordable place to take the family out on the slopes. The casual and relaxed resort offers wide-open cruising, serious bumps (training site for the Canadian Freestyle Team), large gladed areas, and natural half-pipes popular with snowboarders. Fortress Mountain is located in Kananaskis Country about 45 minutes east of Canmore and an hour and fifteen minutes west of Calgary. Click here for current Snow Report Statitstics: Top Elevation: 2,369 m (7,775 feet) Base Elevation: 2040 m (6,692 ft) Vertical Feet: 329 m (1,082 feet) Runs: 47 Longest Run: 2 km (1.25 miles) Number of Lifts: 6 Average Annual Snowfall: 630 cm (21 ft) Season Opens: Early November Season Closes: Late April Phone Number: (403) 591-7108 top ski map




	Banff Mount Norquay's long-standing reputation for challenge is based on the first runs you see upon approaching the area: a quintet of super-steep, mogul-studded freefalls served by the original Norquay double chair. Norquay is located in Banff, and is a 20 minute drive west of Canmore. Click here for current Snow Report Statitstics: Top Elevation: n/a Base Elevation: n/a Vertical Feet: n/a Runs: n/a Longest Run: n/a Number of Lifts: n/a Average Annual Snowfall: n/a Season Opens: n/a Season Closes: n/a Phone Number: (403) 762-4421 top ski map




	Planning a vacation? There are great snow conditions at Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies! Lake Louise is located about an hour's drive west of Canmore, and boasts many long runs, including an FIS downhill ski run. Click here for current Snow Report Statitstics: Top Elevation: 2,591 m (8,500 ft) Base Elevation: 1,648 m (5,400 ft) Vertical Feet: 943 m (3,100 ft) Runs: 113 Longest Run: 8 km (5 miles) Number of Lifts: 10 Average Annual Snowfall: n/a Season Opens: n/a Season Closes: n/a Phone Number: (403) 762-4766 top ski map


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