SKI BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA - jan. 31 - feb. 7, 2026
Base Price: $2,720 (W/ lift tickets)
Trip Leader: TBD
$60 Group Trip Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! To purchase Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance, contact Myra Altschuler, must be purchased within two weeks of deposit.
Resort:
Banff is a lively town inspired by the surrounding rugged mountains. It is uniquely located within Canada’s first national park home to three world-class ski resorts; Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Mt. Norquay. A skiers and snowboarders paradise offering light fluffy snow and the most stunningly scenic backdrop you’ll ever experience all equal a must-visit resort for snow lovers. The opportunities for non-skiers are endless hot springs, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, dog sledding, and more. The bustling streets of Banff are lined with top-class restaurants, bars, shops, and a vibrant range of arts galleries and museums. This is not an annual SCWDC ski trip, so now is your chance to Ski Big Three and take advantage of the favorable exchange rate as this will be one of our least expensive week-long trips.
Banff honors the IKON ski pass
NOTE: This is an International trip, so a passport is required and must have 6 months remaining until the expiration date. American citizens do not require a Visa to enter Canada. Citizens of other nations should check with the Canadian Embassy to determine whether they require a Visa or not.
Mountain:
Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay combine to boast a massive 7,748 acres of accessible skiing. 26 lifts transport you to the action with over 360 inches of dry, light, rocky mountain snow annually. The skiing ranges from gentle beginner runs, to rolling blue runs, all the way to extreme off-piste skiing.
Sunshine consists of three sprawling mountains and is where you will find Delirium Dive, named one of the top ten off-piste destinations in the world. Lake Louise, spread out over four mountains, is known for its variety of terrain, easy runs, long cruisers, glades, chutes, and some of the most exciting and wide-open bowls in the Canadian Rockies.
Mt. Norquay is the closest to Banff and known as a locals’ gem and the training ground to Olympic and World Cup athletes. Head here for a late start or early finish leaving time to take in Banff. Complete the Big 3 Trifecta Challenge, ski all three resorts receive a free beer, commemorative award, and bragging rights.
The 3 ski resorts of Banff & Lake Louise, Canada – SkiBig3
Lodging:
SCWDC will be staying at The Banff Aspen Lodge Hotel. Centrally located close to Bear Street and Tunnel Mountain Trail, this smoke-free accommodation is in the heart of Banff. Cultural sights in the area are the key Canada House Art Gallery (0.6 km) and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity (1.5 km). The perfect hotel is situated 10 minutes' drive from Vermilion Lakes, while Brewster bus station lies a 10-minute walk away.
The 85 rooms at Banff Aspen Lodge hotel include a patio and a balcony. Rooms are furnished with a sofa set. a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen television. Offering a bath and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with complimentary toiletries and dressing gowns.
Number of Skiers: 34
Trip Includes:
Base Price: $2,190* (includes 5-day lift ticket)
Single Supplement: add $800 ($2,990) - Trip Leader will advise availability
Ground Only: deduct $880 ($1,310) - available after group air minimums are met
Note: Trip prices are subject to change due to airline, resort, exchange rate and other factors. We continue to work towards lower airline rates in the current market. Price increases or decreases will be reflected in the final invoice.
IKON Pass:
The Big 3 (Lake Louise, Sunshine, and Mt. Norquay) honors 5 days with the Base Pass and 7 days with the full pass. Deduct $475 if you have an IKON pass.
Cancellation Fees:
A $50 cancellation applies for any cancellations prior to October 1, 2025. Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments.
Payment Schedule (per person):
$500 deposit is due w/ registration. Remaining balance is due on October 2, 2025, and may be paid online by credit card. SCWDC no longer accepts payments by check for events that allow online registration.
Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC affiliated ski club. You can sign up as a member online HERE .