SKI BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA - jan. 31 - feb. 7, 2026
Base Price: $2,150 (W/o lift tickets)
Trip Leader: mary-jo swinimer
Opening for one single male sharing room, with or without air, contact trip leader for registration code.
TRIP INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! SEE DETAILS HERE.
Resort:
Banff is a lively town inspired by the surrounding rugged mountains. The bustling streets are lined with top-class restaurants, bars, shops, and vibrant arts galleries and museums. Banff is uniquely located within Canada’s first national park, home to three world-class ski resorts: Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Mt. Norquay. This skier's and snowboarder's paradise offers light, fluffy snow and the most stunningly scenic backdrop you’ll ever experience, making it a must-visit resort for snow lovers. The opportunities for non-skiers are endless: hot springs, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking (bring your crampons), sleigh rides, and dog sledding. Check out Discover Banff Tours.
This is the Blue Ridge Ski Council Western Carnival Trip. You'll be joining members of other nearby ski clubs to ski and party, and you will have many extras included. It is not an annual SCWDC ski trip, so now is your chance to ski the Big Three and take advantage of the favorable exchange rate, as this will be one of our least expensive week-long trips.
Video Highlights of Winter in Banff
Winter in Banff and Lake Louise
BRSC Events:
Welcome Reception at High Rollers Bowling and Beer Hall in Banff. High Rollers is a modern bowling alley and beer hall. The space features a bright vintage interior and extensive craft beer menu, six ten-pin bowling lanes, three pool tables, and two distinct dining spaces. The evening includes food (hot and cold appetizers) and beverage (cash bar) offerings, complementary drinks, a DJ, and full access to the venue’s entertainment.
Apres Ski: Dedicated Lake Louise Ski Day on Tuesday, February 3, 2025, with an après ski event from 2:30 – 4:30 pm Food Stations will be set up with hot and cold appetizers throughout the event. Dedicated Cash bar stations set up for the group event
Special Farewell Dinner & Dance event with an incredible gondola ride up to the top of Sulphur Mountain, buffet dinner, Cash Bar, band, and private motorcoach transfers to and from the event. As the sun sets on Sulphur Mountain, the night comes to life. The Banff Gondola is excited to welcome Blue Ridge Ski Council for an exclusive event bringing guests back to an after–dark multimedia experience, created by Moment Factory in partnership with the Stoney Nokoda Nation. Experience the sounds, lighting, video projections, and other immersive elements that turn the familiar peaks into something new.
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 need a Visa to enter Canada. Citizens of other nations should check with the Canadian Embassy to determine whether they require a Visa.
Mountain:
Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay boast 7,748 acres of accessible skiing. Twenty-six lifts transport you to the action with over 360 inches of dry, light, rocky mountain snow annually. The skiing ranges from gentle beginner runs, rolling blue runs, and extreme off-piste skiing.
Sunshine, with 3,300 skiable acres, 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 with 4,400 acres, 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. Sunshine rose to number 3 in Ski Magazine's Top 30 in the West. Lake Louise comes in behind Sunshine at number 15. Ski two of the Top 30 in one trip.
Mt. Norquay is the closest resort to Banff and is known as a locals’ gem and the training ground for 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, and receive a free beer, commemorative award, and bragging rights.
Banff honors the IKON ski pass.
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 rooms at Banff Aspen Lodge hotel include a patio or a balcony. All rooms have Nespresso coffee machine/kettle, in-room safe, mini fridge, satellite TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, Iron & ironing board, private bathroom with shower & hair dryer.
Number of Skiers: 34
Trip Includes:
Base Price: $2,150* (without lift ticket)
Single Supplement: add $820 ($2970) - Trip Leader will advise availability
Ground Only: deduct $810 ($1,340) - 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.
Lift Tickets: 5-Day Adult $475; 6-Day Adult $580; 5-Day Senior 65+$345; 6-Day Senior 65+$415.
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 .