Events Calendar
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(s): Nov. 28, 2009 – Nov. 29, 2009
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
FIS Women’s Winterstart World Cup
Women’s Downhill and Super G alpine races at the only Canadian stop on the World Cup Circuit.
Date(s): Dec. 4, 2009 – Dec. 6, 2009
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
Tentative full opening day
Mt. Norquay opens seven days a week.
Date(s): Dec. 4, 2009
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Dec. 7, 2009 – Dec. 11, 2009
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Dec. 12, 2009
Location: Sunshine Village
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.
Date(s): Dec. 18, 2009
Location: 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.
Date(s): Dec. 19, 2009
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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).
Date(s): Dec. 19, 2009
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Dec. 20, 2009
Location: Sunshine Village
Santa Family Photo Days
Santa joins in the fun! Have your photo taken with Santa at The Lake Louise Ski Area.
Date(s): Dec. 23, 2009 – Dec. 25, 2009
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Dec. 24, 2009
Location: Sunshine Village
Christmas Day!
Join Mt. Norquay to celebrate Christmas Day.
Date(s): Dec. 25, 2009
Location: Mt. Norquay
Christmas Day!
Join The Lake Louise Ski Area to celebrate Christmas Day.
Date(s): Dec. 25, 2009
Location: 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.
Date(s): Dec. 25, 2009
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Dec. 25, 2009
Location: Sunshine Village
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.
Date(s): Dec. 31, 2009
Location: Mt. Norquay
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(s): Dec. 31, 2009
Location: Sunshine Village
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.
Date(s): Jan. 1, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Jan. 8, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Jan. 8, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Jan. 9, 2010 – Jan. 10, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Jan. 9, 2010 – Jan. 10, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
J1 GS Race
The Lake Louise Ski Club is proud to host a FIS Junior GS Race weekend for Western Canada’s FIS Athletes.
Date(s): Jan. 9, 2010 – Jan. 10, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Jan. 14, 2010 – Jan. 17, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
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.
Date(s): Jan. 15, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Jan. 16, 2010 – Jan. 17, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Jan. 22, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Jan. 22, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Jan. 23, 2010
Location: 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(s): Jan. 23, 2010 – Jan. 24, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Australia Day Celebrations
Come and join The Lake Louise Ski Area in yellow and green coloured apparel!
Date(s): Jan. 26, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Jan. 26, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
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.
Date(s): Jan. 27, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Jan. 27, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Jan. 29, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Jan. 30, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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(s): Jan. 30, 2010 – Jan. 31, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
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.
Date(s): Feb. 3, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Feb. 5, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Feb. 6, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Pontiac GMC FIS Race
This event will feature two SL races and two GS races.
Date(s): Feb. 6, 2010 – Feb. 9, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Sunshine Ski Club Race
An exhilarating race will take place for staff, organized through the Sunshine Ski Club.
Date(s): Feb. 6, 2010 – Feb. 7, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
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.
Date(s): Feb. 10, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Feb. 12, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Feb. 13, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Feb. 13, 2010 – Feb. 15, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Valentine’s Day Celebrations
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Lake Louise Ski Area.
Date(s): Feb. 14, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Feb. 17, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Feb. 19, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Feb. 19, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Feb. 20, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Kal Tire K1 Westerns Race
This event features SL, GS and KK races.
Date(s): Feb. 20, 2010 – Feb. 22, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Feb. 24, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Feb. 26, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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(s): Feb. 27, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Canadian Powder 8 Championships
Lake Louise will be hosting Canada’s top powder skiers where timing, style and technical ability are combined. Teams of two will carve their way down Lake Louise’s steeps creating 8s in the untracked powder, with the chance to win great prizes. Entrance costs $60/team inc. lift tickets, and is free to watch with a lift ticket. Register by calling 403-522-3555 or at Group Sales at Lake Louise.
Date(s): Feb. 27, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Mar. 3, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Mar. 5, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Mar. 5, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
Lake Louise Slopestyle
This event challenges skiers & snowboarders to lay their style on the line on a course of rails and jumps. Lake Louise Slopestyle promises to be bigger and better this year with an innovative course designed to help those who enter prove they have the best style in the Rockies. Each competitor will get two judged runs and have a chance to dip into the $4000 cash purse!
Date(s): Mar. 6, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Mar. 10, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Mar. 12, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Mar. 13, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Devonian Caribou Cup NGSL Race
Details to come.
Date(s): Mar. 13, 2010 – Mar. 14, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
Devonian Quickies Invitational NGSL Race
Details to come.
Date(s): Mar. 14, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Mar. 17, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Mar. 19, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
Doug Meyer Memorial Race
Lake Louise is proud to host the sixth annual Doug Meyers Memorial. Doug Meyers had a long-standing relationship with the Lake Louise Ski Area.
Date(s): Mar. 20, 2010 – Mar. 21, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Mar. 20, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Mar. 20, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Meet our Olympians!
Meet 2010 Olympic silver medalists Jenn Heil and Mike Robertson at Sunshine Village! Jenn, who won the silver in moguls, and Mike, who won the silver in snowboard cross, will be doing autograph signings between 12.30pm and 1.30pm, and again from 3.30pm to 4pm. Marcelle Group reps will also be handing out skin care products and makeup for men and women.
Date(s): Mar. 24, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
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.
Date(s): Mar. 24, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Mar. 24, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Mar. 26, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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.
Date(s): Mar. 26, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Mar. 27, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
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 and 16-17 years. Qualifying runs take place on Saturday with finals and award ceremony on Sunday.
Date(s): Mar. 27, 2010 – Mar. 28, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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(s): Mar. 28, 2010 – Mar. 29, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
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.
Date(s): Apr. 2, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
First Annual Save the Melons Fundraiser
All ages slopestyle, beer gardens, live music, 50/50 draws and raffles all taking place in the Backyard Terrain Park at Mt. Norquay, to raise awareness and money for Breast Cancer Research. After party will be at the Devil’s Gap with more great prizes and drink specials.
Date(s): Apr. 3, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
Easter Bunny Visits the Resort
The Easter Bunny visits The Lake Louise Ski Area.
Date(s): Apr. 3, 2010 – Apr. 5, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Apr. 4, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Big Mountain Challenge
A freeski event 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.
Date(s): Apr. 7, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Apr. 10, 2010 – Apr. 11, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Apr. 10, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
Summit Cup
Be part of a Lake Louise tradition! This dual slalom race is a fun event that will challenge the skills you’ve developed over the 09/10 season. More details coming soon.
Date(s): Apr. 16, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
Alberta Alpine Ski Association Spring Festival
Details to come.
Date(s): Apr. 16, 2010 – Apr. 17, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
So You Think You’re Fast Banked Slalom
The first Annual So You Think You’re Fast banked slalom for snowboarders. SYTYF will be the place to put your skills to the test and have a great wrap up to the season. For Registration visit www.albertasnowboarding.com
Date(s): Apr. 17, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
1-5-9 Style Session
Arts Vs Crafts and Rude Boys present this terrain park comp. Pick your heat: 180’s, 540’s or 900’s. $3000 in cash prizes awarded to the competitors who execute the 1, 5, or 9 with the best style & control, plus tons of prizes. Sorry skiers, this is a snowboarders only event.
Date(s): Apr. 17, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): Apr. 17, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Apr. 17, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Spring Music Sessions Week 2
Great music from Calgarian band The Dudes at Whiskeyjack Stage, 2.30pm to 5pm. The second of three weekends of Spring Music Sessions.
Date(s): Apr. 17, 2010 – Apr. 18, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): Apr. 18, 2010
Location: Mt. Norquay
The Katal Landing Pad is back!
Katal is comprised of a small crew of scientifically inclined skiers and snowboarders dedicated to safe progress in action sports. Their first project, The Landing Pad, was inspired by a tragic accident in February 2005 that left Aaron Coret paralyzed from the neck down. Coret teamed up with best friend and fellow Engineer Steve Slen to build a next generation safety device that would allow skiers and snowboarders to progress riding in a safe environment. The Landing Pad allows you to slide the trick out if you land on your feet and absorbs your impact if you do not, providing a safe learning environment for all ages and ability levels. For more information please visit www.katalinnovations.com. Location: Showtime Terrain Park, daily 9am to 4pm, cost: pad + ticket $99, pad $40, one hit $10.
Date(s): Apr. 23, 2010 – May. 2, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
Spring Music Sessions Week 3
Great music from soul-topped, funk-rock Todd Sellecks at the Kokanee Kabin, 2.30pm to 5pm. The last of three weekends of Spring Music Sessions.
Date(s): Apr. 24, 2010 – Apr. 25, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
The Coors Light Peak Party
The Coors Light Snow Bunnies will be here all weekend. The fun will include the You Look Good Riders Cup on Saturday and the Pando Ski Comp on the same course Sunday, plus a fashion show, sampling, a Coors Light beer garden, demos and DJs pumping you up all weekend. For more information or to register for the You Look Good event, visit www.youlookgood.ca.
Date(s): Apr. 24, 2010 – Apr. 25, 2010
Location: 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.ca or www.bozocup.com for more information and registration.
Date(s): Apr. 30, 2010 – May. 2, 2010
Location: 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(s): Apr. 30, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Volkswagen Spring Episode
Lake Louise’s final farewell party to the 2009-2010 winter season. Festivities include music from Smalltown DJ’s (1.30pm to 3.30pm), Shout Out Out Out Out (4pm to 5pm) and Young Ones, and competitions including Show Showdown, The Akademy’s, What the Huck!? and the Landing Pad. Plus beer gardens, BBQs, Appleton’s Beach, demos, contests and kids zone.
Date(s): May. 1, 2010 – May. 2, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
George Canyon LIVE
Sunshine will be kicking off the Strawberry Jam concert series this weekend with the return of Juno-winner George Canyon.
Date(s): May. 1, 2010 – May. 2, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): May. 1, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
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.
Date(s): May. 2, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
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.
Date(s): May. 2, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Redneck Rodeo & One More Girl
Hey y’all! Fasten your boots and come try your hand at redneck events. There’ll be a Hubcap Hurl, Redneck Ropin’, Redneck Horseshoes, Hillbilly Downhill, beer gardens and, of course, music provided by One More Girl. Prizes will go the best-dressed cowpokes, so grab your cowboy hat and join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time.
Date(s): May. 8, 2010 – May. 9, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Sightseeing Starts
The Lake Louise Sightseeing Lift and Gondola and Interpretive Centre offers a unique opportunity to eat in the beautiful Lodge of Ten Peaks, ride the lift to an awe-inspiring viewpoint and the chance to learn why we are the Home of the Grizzly Bear. Cruise for fourteen glorious minutes, in an open chair or a fully enclosed gondola, to one of the world’s great views! From the top, at 2088m (6850ft), the spectacular scenery is yours to explore at will – there are ambitious hikes to the summit of Mt. Whitehorn for the hardy, or equally lovely short, leisurely strolls for those with more modest exercise goals. Contact the Banff Ski Hub for details.
Date(s): May. 15, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
Party Like a Rockstar Weekend featuring BC/DC
Back by popular demand, BC/DC will be rockin’ the stage at Sunshine all weekend long. Dress up as your favourite rockstar, and stand a chance to win prizes for best-dressed. The Rockstar street team will be at Sunshine all weekend with energy drink samples.
Date(s): May. 15, 2010 – May. 16, 2010
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Area
RBC Riders Cup
The third annual RBC Riders Squishee Cup, open to introductory snowboarders ages eight to 14 years old, 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. For more information, contact the ASA office at (403) 247-5609.
Date(s): May. 15, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
Garden Gnome Invitational Saturday
Come out and watch some great local riders in the Rogers Terrain Park as they throw down their best tricks.
Date(s): May. 15, 2010
Location: 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.
Date(s): May. 22, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
New Moon LIVE & Sunshine Rockstar Winners
New Moon will be the final act of the Strawberry Jam series, and they’ll be hitting the stage all weekend, plus a DJ all weekend long too! The winners of the Sunshine Village Rockstar competition will perform before the New Moon concert.
Date(s): May. 22, 2010
Location: 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! Registration opens 8.30am event day. Participants must be at least 18 years old with valid photo ID.
Date(s): May. 24, 2010
Location: Sunshine Village
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