ski trip

Photos: Henry Georgi

if you are interested in a group ski trip please email info@calgarysalsacongress.com

lake louise

monday april 23, 2012

(Subject to seasonal weather)

Join our out of town guests for a ski trip to Lake Louise, in the beautiful Canadian Rockies!

Salsa Congress attendees set off for the Rockies in two shifts: the early morning (very early), and later morning (around 9:30). We are also planning a very late non ski trip to visit the mountains.

Please email info@calgarysalsacongress.com to confirm your attendance. All individuals are responsible for their own transportation, lift tickets, and rentals.

We are organising group transportation for our out of town guests, please email if you would like information.

Lake Louise Lift Ticket & Rental Rates

• $75.95CAD lift ticket
• Ski/Snowboard package (skis/snowboard, boots, poles) rental rates are aproximately $36CAD.
• Click here for full rental details/prices

Lake Louise Village is located in Banff National Park, 184 KM west of Calgary. Lake Louise is known for its majestic scenery and world-class skiing.

• Average Snowfall: 480cm (16 feet) each season
• Area 4,200 skiable acres
• Runs 139
• Terrain Breakdown 25% Beginner 45% Intermediate 30% Advanced/Expert *there are green, blue, and black runs from every chair lift
• Longest Run 8km/5 miles
• Total Number of Lifts 9; 1 Gondola, 1 six person chair, 3 Quads, 1 Triple Chair 1 Platter, 1 T-Bar, 1 Magic Carpet
• Base Elevation 1646m/5400 feet
• Top Elevation 2637m/8660 feet
• Vertical 991m/3260 feet

Spectacular scenery awaits at Lake Louise with uniquely beautiful terrain that is both vast and varied. The wilderness is pristine and inspirational. Located in the heart of majestic, historic Banff National Park, Lake Louise is truly legendary and offers world class terrain. With 4200 skiable acres, Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America. The unique layout allows families and groups of varying abilities to ski together; there are beginner, intermediate and expert runs down from every chair. Beginners and intermediate skiers have access to an abundance of gentle slopes and long cruising runs. Experts can explore endless chutes, glades, gullies and remote bowls in some of the Rockies' most challenging terrain.

Visit skilouise.com for information about Lake Louise Ski Area and the beautiful Canadian Rockies.