This week in Banff we had a serious cold snap. Temperatures around -30ºc and after factoring in wind and humidity it feels closer to -45°c! While these temperatures might seem completely unbearable it can be a great time to ski, with bright blue skies, empty runs and lots of hot chocolate breaks plus a guilt free poutine lunch. There are a few things you have to pay close attention to if you want to not only survive but thrive in this climate. The first is dressing well, we’re all about a few good layers. First off you’ll want a light, loose, long sleeve base layer. Ligh ..read more

Our 5 point plan to become a snowboard instructor Getting your certificate to say that you are a fully qualified to become a snowboard instructor is an exciting moment, it is probably up there with passing your driving test, turning 18 and is nearly as exciting as getting your snowboarding Scouts badge (yes it does exist and no we don’t run a course for it). The reason it feels so good is that it allows you to do one of the best jobs on the planet. If you are considering training to be a snowboard instructor we have put together a summary of the steps you need to take. Step One – Pla ..read more

Why not make some resolutions you don’t want to break. It’s never too late to write down your New Year’s Resolutions. When we were thinking about what we should resolve to do in 2020 we wanted a list that was hard to want to break. Meaning no faddy diets or fitness regimes just pure fun and ski geekery. 1. Have a ski lesson Hang on – A ski course provider suggesting they should take a ski lesson? That’s right. For us, skiing and boarding are about pushing our own boundaries. One of the best ways to get better is to be humble, don’t assume you are the best and take some time to listen to a pr ..read more

Its a Monday. Its 8am. Your alarm is going off. Your mind feels fuzzy, a buzzing reminder of a Sunday night well spent. Standing up you’re a tad unsteady but your body feels strong. That’s when it hits you. There’s no mundane 9-5 for you today. Your in Banff. Your body is strong because you spend everyday riding hard. Seeking out pow, carving down world cup runs and sliding rails. Two strides take you to the window and you throw back the curtains. Breathtaking mountains are silhouetted against a crisp blue sky. Looking down you notice a thick white blanket of snow covers the ground and you kn ..read more

Here in Banff we have one of the longest winter seasons out there. Most years we can expect to be out riding the resort from November through to mid May! A longer season means more pow days, more laps with friends and more après opportunities. 12th November @SkiLouise The past few years we’ve been seeing some of the best early season conditions in memory and Autumn 2019 has been all time! This year we’ve seen one of our earliest openings ever at The Lake Louise Ski Resort kicking things off on November 1st! We are so blessed to be located in beautiful Banff national park. The beginning of Dece ..read more

Back in March our courses in Les Deux Alpes, France and Banff, Canada came to a grinding halt and the sudden departure of our guests left our resorts and lodges eerily quiet. Since then 2020 has continued to challenge us with so much uncertainty making it hard to plan our approach to the coming winter. The one consistent thing through the summer has been the enthusiasm for and commitment to skiing that our regular guests have shown. They, like us, cannot conceive of missing out on a winter season and desperately need a ski or snowboard trip to look forward to. So, we’re excited to confirm that ..read more

 This week in Banff we had a serious cold snap. Temperatures around -30ºc and after factoring in wind and humidity it feels closer to -45°c! While these temperatures might seem completely unbearable it can be a great time to ski, with bright blue skies, empty runs and lots of hot chocolate breaks plus a guilt free poutine lunch. There are a few things you have to pay close attention to if you want to not only survive but thrive in this climate. The first is dressing well, we’re all about a few good layers. First off you’ll want a light, loose, long sleeve base layer. Light because a thinner ..read more

Its a Monday. Its 8am. Your alarm is going off. Your mind feels fuzzy, a buzzing reminder of a Sunday night well spent. Standing up you’re a tad unsteady but your body feels strong. That’s when it hits you. There’s no mundane 9-5 for you today. Your in Banff. Your body is strong because you spend everyday riding hard. Seeking out pow, carving down world cup runs and sliding rails. Two strides take you to the window and you throw back the curtains. Breathtaking mountains are silhouetted against a crisp blue sky. Looking down you notice a thick white blanket of snow covers the ground and yo ..read more

Here in Banff we have one of the longest winter seasons out there. Most years we can expect to be out riding the resort from November through to mid May! A longer season means more pow days, more laps with friends and more après opportunities. 12th November @SkiLouise The past few years we’ve been seeing some of the best early season conditions in memory and Autumn 2019 has been all time! This year we’ve seen one of our earliest openings ever at The Lake Louise Ski Resort kicking things off on November 1st! We are so blessed to be located in beautiful Banff national park. The beginning of De ..read more

      Photo from Banff Adventures Banff has a number of great ski and snowboard shops to choose from. Getting the right gear is going to ensure you have the best time on snow and the best possible course. Having the right boots, on both skis and a board can totally transform the way you ski and ride. When choosing a shop the main thing to look for is that they have the gear you need and that they have a good boot fitter. Boot fitting in Ultimate Sports Ultimate is our go-to here in Banff for all things ski! Located right on Banff Ave they tick all the boxes. Plenty of skis to choose from ..read more