PANORAMA SKI RESORT, CANADA

FEBRUARY 13 - 20, 2027
TRIP PRICE:  $2,270 (Does not include Lift Ticket
TRIP LEADER: Mary-Jo Swinimer

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It's the biggest terrain you've never skied! Part of the Powder Highway it is no wonder that Panorama is a popular destination for skiing, snowboarding, alpine winter paragliding, heli-skiing and snowmobiling. Panorama Mountain boasts one of the largest verticals in Canada and with 120 named runs, 5000 square kilometers of heli skiing terrain and a bowl named Paradise just for snowmobiling, there is something to keep everyone entertained.

Glide down endless, meandering, corduroy cruisers, or watch future Olympians rip down meticulously manicured race courses. Tackle the freshly gladed, powdery paradise of Taynton Bowl, with its over 750 acres of ex-heliskiing glory, or drop in to the Extreme Dream Zone and see if your turns are tighter than the spacing of the trees. Or take the most memorable journey of all and learn to turn in the custom designed Discovery zone; perfect for first timers and families.

In the pedestrian friendly Village, you'll find restaurants, apres ski, a large pool and hot tub complex, and a small general store. Everything you need and nothing you don't.

Mountain:

Panorama is renowned for the whopping big ski vertical at 4,265'. The 2,847 acres of ski terrain is all below the tree line, so there are plenty of opportunities for enjoying the gladed areas and 129 lift-serviced runs. The pièce de résistance of the resort is the double black diamond tree skiing in the Extreme Dream Zone, and also the backcountry-type area in Taynton Bowl, formerly heli-skiing terrain. Most of the terrain is well suited to intermediates with many wide cruising groomers, and there are also beginner trails and terrain parks. 

Panorama is ranked as #1 resort for most space per skier among the world’s 100 largest ski areas. What does this mean? Think vast areas of skiable terrain, wide open groomed runs and a selection of chairlifts that efficiently spreads people out across the mountain.

The ski area is perfect for a variety of abilities with 15% Green, 35% Blue, 20% Advanced, and 35% Expert. Think beautiful wide corduroy, winding down the fall-line right to the village or the door of your condo.

For black-diamond runs, head to Taynton Bowl. Formerly a heli-skiiing area, Taynton Bowl is now within bounds, so the slopes are patrolled, avalanche controlled and no backcountry gear is needed. Warm up first as the 750 acre bowl is all black runs. It’s a great place to find hidden powder stashes days after a storm.

Panorama Mountain Stats

Video Guide to Panorama

Lodging:

The Approach Hotel

At over 100 rooms, this refuge is located at the heart of the resort, and is the first step in accessing the outdoors immediately. Boasting both breathtaking mountainside and resort side views, The Approach is literally seconds from the mountain’s primary lift access. This is a refreshing revisitation of the roots of mountain culture. The design speaks to economy and function. Unnecessary embellishment has been banished, and in the spirit of trailblazers, offers a celebration of the essential. Amenities include TV, Internet, Mini Fridge, Ski lockers, Hot Tub, Sauna, and Fitness Center.  

 Video Approach Hotel

Number of Skiers: 28

Trip Includes:

• United  - Reagan National (DCA) to Calgary via Chicago
• Seven nights at the The Approach Lodge (ski in/out)
• Ground transportation to and from the airport and accommodations
• Free Mountain Tour with "Mountain Friends"
• Trip Leader Hosted Events

Full Package Cost: $2,270

• Ground only: (Subtract $885) $1,385
• Single Room Cost: $3,130
• Lift Tickets: Panorama accepts the Ikon Pass.                                                                       5-day Adult: $350, Senior: $300 6-day Adult: $425, Senior: $340

Potentential Day Trip Options: 

• Day Trip to Kicking Horse, Trip Leader will coordinate if there is sufficient interest. 
• RK Helisking Panorama Select a single day or multi-day package, located at the base of Panorama, no wasted time traveling.
• Mountain Activities; Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating, Snowmobiling, Fat Tire Biking, Hot Springs, Tandem Paragliding

Payment: 

Advance Deposit:  $500. Final Payment by credit card due onOctober 13, 2026

Cancellation Fees:

Through October 13, 2026 a $50 cancellation fee is assessed. After October 13, 2026, $50 plus all unrecoverable expenses including a 3% credit card fee.

Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC affiliated ski club.  You can sign up as a member online HERE.