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Lake Louise season passes are on sale throughout September. Rates allow skiers and snowboarders to save up to 15 percent off the regular pass prices.

Adult season passes are on sale for $749. Passes for youth ages 13-17 cost $549, and those for children ages 6-12 cost $249.

Students, ages 18-24, who are enrolled full time in an accredited Canadian college or university, can purchase Lake Louise season passes for $624. Students must show valid photo identification in order to qualify for the student rate.

Lake Louise season passes are valid for discounts at other Alberta ski areas. Lake Louise season passholders can get a full day lift ticket at Castle Mountain for the half-day rate and 25 percent off lift tickets at Canada Olympic Park, Rabbit Hill, and Snow Valley. Lake Louise passes also are good for discounts at the Lake Louise Inn, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts, Kicking Horse Lodge, Baker Creek Chalets, and Castle Mountain Chalets. The passes also grant discounts at 11 restaurants plus admission to Banff Upper Hot Spring and Radium Hot Springs.

Season passes can be purchased online or in person at the ski resort, the Calgary office, or the Banff Lake Louise Sunshine Ski Hub. The season pass sale ends Sept. 30.

More information. Or call 877-956-8473 or 403-522-3555.