Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village Events Calendar
| Date | Location | Event | Details |
| Nov. 28-29, 2009 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | FIS Men’s Winterstart World Cup | Men’s Downhill and Super G alpine races at the only Canadian stop on the World Cup Circuit. |
| Date | Location | Event | Details |
| Dec. 4-6, 2009 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | FIS Women’s Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup | Women’s Downhill and Super G alpine races at the only Canadian stop on the World Cup Circuit. |
| Dec. 4, 2009 | Mt. Norquay | Tentative full opening day | Mt. Norquay opens seven days a week. |
| Dec. 7-11, 2009 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Lake Louise NorthWest Mutual Funds Nor-Am Cup | Highest-level ski racing series in North America. Canadian national development, US national development, provincial and international athletes compete for the Nor-Am Cup title. The two first place athletes in each discipline receive a spot on the World Cup circuit for the following season. |
| Dec. 12, 2009 | Sunshine Village | Taste of Sunshine | Enjoy a savoury fine wine and dining experience at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge with a Taste of Sunshine. Back by popular demand, Sunshine will offer this special package once a month, ending in April. Sunshine’s romantic wine-and-dine packages include four-star luxury treatment at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge. |
| Dec. 18, 2009 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Dec. 19, 2009 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Heavy Metal Rail Jam | Annual rail competition in Jam format. Talented skiers and snowboarders compete for prizes on a variety of rail features in the early season terrain park. |
| Dec. 19, 2009 | Mt. Norquay | Tubing Park Opens! | Mt. Norquay’s new Tubing Park opens today! Park features a snow tube rope tow and four chutes with large lanes to enjoy with friends or family. Big3 season pass holders receive 12% off! Adults $17, child $15 (4-12 yrs), family $48 (2 adults and 2 children), additional child $9 (combined with a family package). Open throughout the season from 11am to 4:30pm (weekends and holidays) and 12pm to 4pm (weekdays). |
| Dec. 20, 2009 | Sunshine Village | Photos with Santa | Santa and Mrs. Claus want to get a few runs in before making their Christmas deliveries, so they’re visiting Sunshine for the day! Have your photo taken with them in the Sunshine Mountain Lodge lobby from 1pm to 3pm. Your photo will be emailed to you the next day. |
| Dec. 23-25, 2009 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Santa Family Photo Days | Santa joins in the fun! Have your photo taken with Santa at The Lake Louise Ski Area. |
| Dec. 24, 2009 | Sunshine Village | Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade | Watch the magnificent, lighted parade as Sunshine employees carry torches down the Strawberry run. For the best views, head to the Chimney Corner Lounge or Mad Trapper’s Saloon for 7pm. |
| Dec. 25, 2009 | Mt. Norquay | Christmas Day! | Join Mt. Norquay to celebrate Christmas Day. |
| Dec. 25, 2009 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Christmas Day! | Join The Lake Louise Ski Area to celebrate Christmas Day. |
| Dec. 25, 2009 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Dec. 25, 2009 | Sunshine Village | Santa Claus is back in the Village! | Santa worked hard last night making his Christmas deliveries, so he’s returned to Sunshine Village to enjoy a day of skiing! Be sure to say hello when you see him. |
| Dec. 31, 2009 | Mt. Norquay | New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade | Watch the New Year’s Eve torchlight parade seen from the Town of Banff. The show starts at 8pm. |
| Dec. 31, 2009 | Sunshine Village | New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade | Watch the magnificent, lighted parade as Sunshine employees carry torches down the Strawberry run. For the best views, head to the Eagle’s Nest Dining Room, where our in-house chef will have an exquisite New Year’s menu prepared especially for you. |
| Date | Location | Event | Details |
| Jan. 1, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Jan. 8, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Jan. 8, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Friday Night Skiing Commences | The resort opens from 5pm to 10pm every Friday for night skiing, including a fully-lit terrain park. Night skiing is FREE for tri-area lift ticket, Big3 Season Pass and Mt. Norquay Season Pass holders. |
| Jan. 9-10, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Canadian Avalanche Awareness Days | The Lake Louise Ski Area partners with the Canadian Avalanche Association to host the Avalanche Awareness Days, as part of the national event. Many activities are planned including dog demonstrations, avalanche information, product demonstrations, beacon challenges, avalanche films and more!Visit www.avalanche.ca for more details. |
| Jan. 9-10, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Canadian Avalanche Awareness Days | Sunshine Village partners with the Canadian Avalanche Association to host the Avalanche Awareness Days, as part of the national event. Many activities are planned including dog demonstrations, avalanche information, product demonstrations, beacon challenges, avalanche films and more! Visit www.avalanche.ca for more details. |
| Jan. 9-10, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | J1 GS Race | The Lake Louise Ski Club is proud to host a FIS Junior GS Race weekend for Western Canada’s FIS Athletes. |
| Jan. 14-15, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Cresapartners K2 SL Race | Details to come. |
| Jan. 14-17, 2010 | Sunshine Village | The Fairmont Banff Springs Sports Invitational in support of Robert F. Kennedy’s Waterkeeper’s Alliance | Some of Hollywood’s top stars will gather to help protect North America’s waterways at this event, co-hosted by Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actor Alec Baldwin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The stars will join activities including toboggan, cross-country skiing and dual giant slalom races, well within public view to skiers and snowboarders. The event will culminate with a gala dinner and concert at the Fairmont Banff Springs by Lyle Lovett. Tickets are available for the star-studded gala. |
| Jan. 15, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Jan. 16-17, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Lake Louise K2 GS Race | The Lake Louise Ski Club welcomes Alberta’s K2 Alpine Racers for a K2 Apogee GS Race weekend. |
| Jan. 22, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | The Backyard Rail Jam Series | Taking place several times over the winter on Friday nights at Mt. Norquay, this competition is open to skiers and boarders of all ages, from 7pm to 9pm. Registration starts at 5pm in Customer Service, at a cost of $10 per entrant. This rail jam is mainly focused on young developing talent in the Bow Valley. |
| Jan. 22, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Jan. 23, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Taste of Sunshine | Enjoy a savoury fine wine and dining experience at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge with a Taste of Sunshine. Back by popular demand, Sunshine will offer this special package once a month, ending in April. Sunshine’s romantic wine-and-dine packages include four-star luxury treatment at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge. |
| Jan. 23-24, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Salomon Ski Demo | Come and test out the latest Salomon snowboards for FREE in the village beside the Salomon Test Centre, from 10am to 3pm. *You will need a valid driver’s licence or credit card to test the equipment. |
| Jan. 26, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Australia Day Celebrations | Come and join The Lake Louise Ski Area in yellow and green coloured apparel! |
| Jan. 26, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Australia Day Celebrations | Come and join Sunshine Village in yellow and green coloured apparel! Enjoy crazy activities including a snow rugby game and thong toss, plus Australian fare such as sausage sizzle, pies and beer. |
| Jan. 27, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Wednesday Night Skiing Commences | The resort opens from 5pm to 10pm every Wednesday for night skiing, including a fully-lit terrain park. Night skiing is FREE for tri-area lift ticket, Big3 Season Pass and Mt. Norquay Season Pass holders. |
| Jan. 27, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Cardboard Sled Derby | A free locals’ night to watch contestants race down the slopes in cardboard sleds. Open to all ages at a cost of $10 per sled. There are tons of great prizes to be won, including Best Crash, Design and Speed. Entry forms can be found at the Banff Ski Hub. |
| Jan. 29, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Jan. 30, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | The Mountain Smoker | This is the third year of the resurrected Mountain Smoker endurance race. Participants have three hours to complete as many runs as possible down the Lone Pine: a 1,300 vertical feet double black diamond run. With the current record of 23 runs unbeaten since 1981, there’s everything to ski for. Registration is $10. |
| Jan. 30-31, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Burton Snowboard Demo | Come and test out the latest Burton snowboards for FREE in the Burton Tent beside Mad Trapper’s Saloon, from 10am to 3pm. *You will need a valid driver’s licence or credit card to test the equipment. |
| Date | Location | Event | Details |
| Feb. 3, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Masters Race Series | Designed to offer skiers age 18+ the opportunity to participate in ski racing with a social setting. The series consists of seven races with the discipline alternating from Giant Slalom to Slalom, with a dual Slalom to finish the series. The race takes place on freshly groomed snow with a new course set every week. |
| Feb. 5, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Feb. 6, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Sunshine 5000 Ski Mountaineering Competition | In conjunction with the Alpine Club of Canada, Sunshine presents the only mountaineering competition in Alberta! Ski mountaineering combines athletic skiing and mountaineering skills over medium distances, incorporating technical ascents and descents. The event will feature two categories over two courses. The starting area of the race will begin for both divisions at 9am in front of the Day Lodge in the Village. All racers are expected to cross the finish line in front of the Day Lodge by 12:30pm. |
| Feb. 6-9, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Pontiac GMC FIS Race | This event will feature two SL races and two GS races. |
| Feb. 6-7, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Sunshine Ski Club Race | An exhilarating race will take place for staff, organized through the Sunshine Ski Club. |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Masters Race Series | Designed to offer skiers age 18+ the opportunity to participate in ski racing with a social setting. The series consists of seven races with the discipline alternating from Giant Slalom to Slalom, with a dual Slalom to finish the series. The race takes place on freshly groomed snow with a new course set every week. |
| Feb. 12, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Feb. 13, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Billabong Flaunt It Slopestyle | Each contest is being designed with fun in mind and Billabong invites all female shredders to come out and Flaunt It. The slopestyle contests are jam format so that everyone can get pumped watching each other, learn new tricks, and not feel the dreaded ‘it’s now or never’ pressure. Each competitor will be allowed to do as many runs as possible with the judges watching throughout the day to determine the standout riders, and awards will be presented at the end of the day. Details here. |
| Feb. 13-15, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Family Day Long Weekend | This weekend will include complementary equipment demos from Salomon and Burton, and the Rogers Street Team will be out in the terrain park handing out prizes. For FREE equipment demos you will need a valid driver’s licence or credit card. |
| Feb. 14, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Valentine’s Day Celebrations | Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Lake Louise Ski Area. |
| Feb. 17, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Masters Race Series | Designed to offer skiers age 18+ the opportunity to participate in ski racing with a social setting. The series consists of seven races with the discipline alternating from Giant Slalom to Slalom, with a dual Slalom to finish the series. The race takes place on freshly groomed snow with a new course set every week. |
| Feb. 19, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Backyard Rail Jam | Taking place several times over the winter on Friday nights at Mt. Norquay, this competition is open to skiers and boarders of all ages, from 7pm to 9pm. Registration starts at 5pm in Customer Service, at a cost of $10 per entrant. This rail jam is mainly focused on young developing talent in the Bow Valley. |
| Feb. 19, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Feb 20, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Taste of Sunshine | Enjoy a savoury fine wine and dining experience at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge with a Taste of Sunshine. Back by popular demand, Sunshine will offer this special package once a month, ending in April. Sunshine’s romantic wine-and-dine packages include four-star luxury treatment at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge. |
| Feb. 20-22, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Kal Tire K1 Westerns Race | This event features SL, GS and KK races. |
| Feb. 24, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Masters Race Series | Designed to offer skiers age 18+ the opportunity to participate in ski racing with a social setting. The series consists of seven races with the discipline alternating from Giant Slalom to Slalom, with a dual Slalom to finish the series. The race takes place on freshly groomed snow with a new course set every week. |
| Feb. 26, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Feb. 27, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Canadian Power 8’s | Details to come. |
| Feb. 27, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Dave Irwin Brain Injury Foundation Dash for Cash | Sunshine is proud to host the annual Dash for Cash in support of the Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury. The event consists of teams of 4 who participate in dual slalom format races for fun and fundraising. Teams of skiers, snowboarders or a combination of either can enter. Prizes will be awarded for best team costume, top team and individual fundraisers, best team name, fastest team, fastest male and female, slowest individual and slowest team. For detailed event information or to register, please visit www.daveirwinfoundation.org. |
| Date | Location | Event | Details |
| Mar. 3, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Masters Race Series | Designed to offer skiers age 18+ the opportunity to participate in ski racing with a social setting. The series consists of seven races with the discipline alternating from Giant Slalom to Slalom, with a dual Slalom to finish the series. The race takes place on freshly groomed snow with a new course set every week. |
| Mar. 4, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Backyard Rail Jam | Taking place several times over the winter on Friday nights at Mt. Norquay, this competition is open to skiers and boarders of all ages, from 7pm to 9pm. Registration starts at 5pm in Customer Service, at a cost of $10 per entrant. This rail jam is mainly focused on young developing talent in the Bow Valley. |
| Mar. 5, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Mar. 6, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Lake Louise Slopestyle | Details to come. |
| Mar. 10, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Masters Race Series | Designed to offer skiers age 18+ the opportunity to participate in ski racing with a social setting. The series consists of seven races with the discipline alternating from Giant Slalom to Slalom, with a dual Slalom to finish the series. The race takes place on freshly groomed snow with a new course set every week. |
| Mar. 12, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Mar. 13, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Salomon Jib Academy | The Salomon Jib Academy gives freestyle skiers the opportunity to ski with their heroes! The global tour of slope style ski events is catered for athletes up to 16 years old. Participants ski in groups with a professional Salomon coach, learning new tricks, the importance of safety, and meet other skiers. There will be a jam session with tons of great prizes, including a grand prize trip to Mammoth Mountain in the final event! There is no entry fee and all levels of freestyle skiers are encouraged to participate. Registration information coming soon. |
| Mar. 13-14, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Devonian Caribou Cup NGSL Race | Details to come. |
| Mar. 14, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Devonian Quickies Invitational NGSL Race | Details to come. |
| Mar. 17, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Masters Race Series | Designed to offer skiers age 18+ the opportunity to participate in ski racing with a social setting. The series consists of seven races with the discipline alternating from Giant Slalom to Slalom, with a dual Slalom to finish the series. The race takes place on freshly groomed snow with a new course set every week. |
| Mar.19, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Backyard Slopestyle | The Backyard Slopestyle is open to skiers and boarders of all ages, from 7pm to 9pm. Registration starts at 5pm in Customer Service, at a cost of $10 per entrant. This slopestyle competition is mainly focused on young developing talent in the Bow Valley. |
| Mar. 19, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Mar. 19-20, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Doug Meyer Memorial Race | Details to come. |
| Mar. 20, 2009 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Volcom Penut Butter and Rail Jam | Volcom Stone’s amateur snowboard contest series. There are four divisions: 15 and under, 16 and over, Girls and Open (pro-am). Free event on a first come first serve basis, boasting tons of cash, prizes and food. |
| Mar. 20, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Taste of Sunshine | Enjoy a savoury fine wine and dining experience at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge with a Taste of Sunshine. Back by popular demand, Sunshine will offer this special package once a month, ending in April. Sunshine’s romantic wine-and-dine packages include four-star luxury treatment at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge. |
| Mar. 24, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Last Wednesday Night Skiing | Enjoy the final session of Wednesday night skiing, including a fully-lit terrain park. Night skiing is FREE for tri-area lift ticket, Big3 Season Pass and Mt. Norquay Season Pass holders. |
| Mar. 24, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Golden Cane Comp | For skiers and snowboarders age 25+ who love to ride park, used to compete as a child/teen, but can’t keep up to the young guns anymore! It’s a day of fun in the park for the older guys and gals, with the winner of each category receiving a Golden Cane. The original Golden Cane will be kept in the Lone Pine with the names of the winners from each season engraved on it for all to see. |
| Mar. 26, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Last Friday Night Skiing | Enjoy the final session of Friday night skiing, including a fully-lit terrain park. Night skiing is FREE for tri-area lift ticket, Big3 Season Pass and Mt. Norquay Season Pass holders. |
| Mar. 26, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Mar. 27, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | 44th Annual Bruno Engler Veterans Race | This is the longest consecutively running ski race in Canada. The race format is a two-run GS held on the Cascade slope and finishing in front of the Day Lodge. Bruce Henry, a former National Team Coach, will be Chief of Course. Bruce will hold a race clinic for those interested in brushing up on their gate running skills on the Friday morning prior to the race. |
| Mar. 27-28, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Junior Big Mountain Challenge | The last stop in the Junior Freeski Series. Age categories for men and women are 7-11 years, 12-15 years and16-17 years. Qualifying runs take place on Saturday with finals and award ceremony on Sunday. |
| Mar. 28-29, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Salomon Ski Demo | Come and test out the latest Salomon snowboards for FREE in the village beside the Salomon Test Centre, from 10am to 3pm. *You will need a valid driver’s licence or credit card to test the equipment. |
| Date | Location | Event | Details |
| Apr. 2, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Torchlight Dinner & Ski | Experience the mountain after hours with mid-mountain après and entertainment followed by first tracks down a freshly groomed run with Lake Louise’s professional escorts. Head to the Sitzmark Lounge where dinner and entertainment awaits you. An optional bus service back to your Lake Louise or Banff hotel is available. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for more details. |
| Apr. 3, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | You Look Good Riders Cup | Canada’s premier slopestyle series. This two-day event has loads of awesome prizes and great tricks. |
| Apr. 3-5, 2010 | Lake Louise Ski Area | Easter Bunny Visits the Resort | The Easter Bunny visits The Lake Louise Ski Area. |
| Apr. 4, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Easter Weekend | This weekend will be filled with amusing entertainment for the kids including an Easter egg hunt and a non-denominational Easter Service at the top of the Strawberry lift. |
| Apr. 7, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Big Mountain Challenge | A freeskievent with competitors from all across North America. The Lake Louise Ski Area shows off its epic Powder Bowls for the seventh annual Big Mountain Challenge. |
| Apr. 10-11, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Spring Music Sessions Week 1 | Tons of great music at the Kokanee Kabin. The first of three weekends of Spring Music Sessions. |
| Apr. 10, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Spring Fling | Relax in the sun and enjoy the last days of skiing at Mt. Norquay. There will be a dummy downhill in the afternoon and a Slopestyle from 11am to 2pm, complete with beer gardens and an outdoor BBQ. |
| Apr. 14, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Summit Cup | Details to come. |
| Apr. 16-17, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Alberta Alpine Ski Association Spring Festival | Details to come. |
| Apr. 17, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Cardboard Box Downhill Derby | Using only cardboard, string, tape and glue competitors prove their cardboard carpentry by building the fastest sled in town. Prizes given for top three times and three best designs. |
| Apr. 17, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Taste of Sunshine | For the last time this season, enjoy a savoury fine wine and dining experience at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge with a Taste of Sunshine. Sunshine’s romantic wine-and-dine packages include four-star luxury treatment at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge. |
| Apr. 17-18, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Spring Music Sessions Week 2 | Tons of great music at the Kokanee Kabin. The second of three weekends of Spring Music Sessions. |
| Apr. 18, 2010 | Mt. Norquay | Tentative Closing Day | Enjoy the last day of skiing and snowboarding for this season at Mt. Norquay. The season continues at The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village. |
| Apr. 24-25, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Spring Music Sessions Week 3 | Tons of great music at the Kokanee Kabin. The last of three weekends of Spring Music Sessions. |
| Apr. 24-25, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Concert Series | The annual concert series kicks off this weekend and will run to the end of the season (May 24). Concerts are FREE for tri-area lift ticket, season pass, spring pass, lift and gondola ticket holders. Details to come. |
| Apr. 30-May 2, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Rob Bosinger Memorial Weekend | Sunshine hosts the annual Rob Bosinger Memorial Weekend in honour of Rob Bosinger, who died May 20, 2005 from Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS). Celebrate Bosinger’s life and help save others by supporting the Canadian SADS Foundation. Visit www.sads.caor www.bozocup.com for more information and registration. |
| Apr. 30, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Gentle Giant Fundraiser | Teams of 4 will compete in an exhilarating race, raising money for SADS. Competitors will receive tips from pros racers, breakfast in the Lookout Lounge and lunch in the Sunshine Beer Garden. |
| Date | Location | Event | Details |
| May 1-2, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Lake Louise Spring Episode | Lake Louise’s final farewell party to the 2009-2010 winter season. Festivities include live music, beer gardens, BBQs and kids zone. |
| May 1-2, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Concert Series | Another session in the annual concert series, which will run to the end of the season (May 24). Concerts are FREE for tri-area lift ticket, season pass, spring pass, lift and gondola ticket holders. Details to come. |
| May 1, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Bozo Cup Pro-Am | Bozo Cup features two categories: pro men and women, and amateur men and women. Both events are in a round robin format. The race course features automatic start gates, differential timing, two jumps and no grooming. Participants must be at least 18 years old. |
| May 2, 2010 | The Lake Louise Ski Area | Tentative Closing Day | Enjoy the last day of skiing and snowboarding for this season at The Lake Louise Ski Area. The season continues at Sunshine Village. |
| May 2, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Felix Belczyk Kinder Cup | This specialized competition is open to members of the Alberta Alpine Association and the Provincial Alpine Club. In round robin format, the race course features automatic start gates, differential timing, two jumps and no grooming. The awards ceremony will take place in the finish corral following the race competition. |
| May 8-9, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Coors Light Peak Party Weekend and Playground Ski and Snowboard Competition | This weekend will include a Snowpants Bikini Contest, deejays, the Coors Light Beer Garden, and a Best Couch in the House contest. Plus, the Playground Ski & Snowboard Competition will feature hips, rails, spines and boxes brought together in a mini slope style course on the Pandemonium run. This competition is designed to promote creativity through imaginative skiing or riding. The Playground is an open event, but will be limited to 30 competitors. This year we hope to have an Under 18 category. More details to come. |
| May 8-9, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Concert Series | Another session in the annual concert series, which will run to the end of the season (May 24). Concerts are FREE for tri-area lift ticket, season pass, spring pass, lift and gondola ticket holders. Details to come. |
| May 15-16, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Concert Series | Another session in the annual concert series, which will run to the end of the season (May 24). Concerts are FREE for tri-area lift ticket, season pass, spring pass, lift and gondola ticket holders. Details to come. |
| May 15-16, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Redneck Rodeo & Hillbilly Downhill | Get your cowboy hat on and ride out to the Sunshine Redneck Rodeo! Events include Redneck ropin’, hubcap hurl, redneck horseshoes and hurlin’ curlin’. Events will run near the concert stage and Molsen beer gardens between 11am and3pm. The Hillbilly Downhill sees competitors race… but not with skis or a snowboard. Instead, competitors wear boots and take a hobby horse to lasso a calf and finish with the beer can stomp. Additional points will be given to those dressed in true redneck style. Contest entry is $5. More details to come. |
| May 15, 2010 | Sunshine Village | RBC Riders Squishee Cup | Open to introductory snowboarders ages 8 to 14, this is a skills development program catered to junior riders, featuring tons of prizes! It is based on the “Learn to Ride” stage of the Canadian Snowboard Federation’s Long Term Athlete Development model. RBC Riders follows a timed snowboard cross-style format that helps kids learn and improve their snowboarding skills and get a first taste of competition in a safe environment. Registration is $5. For more information, contact the ASA office at 1-403-247-5609. |
| May 22, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Bikinis for Breast Cancer | An event raising funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, featuring tons of prizes! Open to women of all ages, participants will ski or snowboard down Strawberry run in their bikini tops. Entrants must raise a minimum of $125. Register by May 20. Visit www.cbcf.org for more info on breast cancer. |
| May 22-24, 2010 | Sunshine Village | Slush Cup Beach Party Weekend | Sunshine’s final farewell party to the 2009-2010 winter season! The beach party will feature Molson Beer Gardens, a daily concert and Coors Light Snow Bunnies. |
| May 24, 2010 | Sunshine Village | 82nd Annual Slush Cup | Voted one of the best spring events in North America, Slush Cup features wild and crazy individuals brave enough to ski or ride into a pool of ice cold, slush water, wearing their craziest and most original outfits. Prizes include Awesome Air, Best Belly Flop and Excellent Enema! Join the audience and help cheer on the participants! A concert will kick off at 12pm followed by the Slush Cup at 1:30pm. Participants must be at least 18 years old with valid photo ID. |
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