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Lake Louise Overview

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Lake Louise

Lake Louise, part of the Big Three Ski Areas in Banff - Lake Louise, Alberta, benefits from vast and varied terrain. At 4200 skiable acres, the resort is one of the biggest in North America. The layout of the mountain is perfect for families looking to ski intermediate and beginner terrain together, but also caters to expert skiers on every single chair. From gentle slopes and cruising groomers to long chutes and remote bowls, Lake Louise's terrain is enjoyed by everyone. There are a wide variety of lodging and dining options in the Lake Louise-Banff area, not to mention a plethora of nightlife options.

Elevation

  • Summit
    8651ft
  • Vertical Drop
    3251ft
  • Base
    5400ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

25%

Intermediate Runs

45%

Advanced Runs

15%

Expert Runs

15%

Terrain Parks

1

Longest Run

5 MILES

Skiable Terrain

4200 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 10
  • Gondolas & Trams: 1
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 1
  • High Speed Quads: 2
  • Quad Chairs: 1
  • Triple Chairs: 1
  • Double Chairs: 0
  • Surface Lifts: 4

Tourist Office

Box 1085, Banff, Alberta, Canada, T1L 1H9

T0L 1E0 Banff

Canada

Phone: 877-754-7087

info@skilouise.com

Lake Louise Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/09/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 05/05/2013

Projected Days Open: 177

Days Open Last Year: 178

Years Open: 61

Average Snowfall: 179"

Lake Louise Reviews

  • by y036d 28th February 2012
    • Overall Rating 3
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 1

    Huge resort with good terrain, but not much snow

    Pros: Big mountain, lots of options
    Cons: Snow report always shows more snow than what actually falls

     
  • by Pheta 30th January 2012
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 0
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 0

    Great Day

    Pros: Cash stash pow
    Cons: nada

     
  • by dackell 20th September 2011
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 0

    Unbeleivable Scenery!

    Pros: Terrain, views,
    Cons: snow

     
  • by joedfilms 28th December 2010
    • Overall Rating 1
    • Family Friendly 3
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 1

    Over-rated

    Pros: Nice terrain
    Cons: Don't believe the conditions reports

     

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