Here in Banff National Park, skiers and snowboarders have been hitting the Canadian Rockies powder for more than three months already. Sunshine Village opened the 2016/17 ski season on November 3rd with its earliest start date in almost 30 years, making mid-February the halfway mark of the season.

With more than 15 feet of cumulative snowfall to date in the region, and another four months of great skiing and riding still to come, we anticipate many more powder turns and great photo ops in our future.

To celebrate mid-season, here’s a look back at 40 of our favourite Instagram-worthy moments so far this season at Mt Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Resort, Sunshine Village and wider Banff National Park.

In case you missed it, this happened yesterday. This was mid-mountain at lunch time.

A photo posted by Lake Louise Ski Resort (@skilouise) on Sep 21, 2016 at 7:06am PDT

Winter Wonderland in Banff today❄️️ #banff #banffnationalpark #mybanff #banfflakelouisetourism #snow #mountains #canadianrockies #explorecanada #travelalberta #winterwonderland #ski #skibig3 #rockymountains #winter #moose #canada #banffave #banffphotography #yyc #calgary #coolasamoose #welovewinter

A photo posted by Cool As A Moose Canada (@coolasamoosecanada) on Nov 15, 2016 at 2:55pm PST

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A photo posted by Λｕｄｒｅｙ ↟ ｈｅｂｅｒｔ (@audreysnowclimb) on Nov 30, 2016 at 4:00pm PST

Spectacular day @SkiLouise – Whitehorn II ‘B’ and ‘C’ Gullies are now open ?: @gopro by @lukesudermann for #SkiBig3

It’s hard to beat fresh, cruisy corduroy on opening day. @MtNorquay is now officially open for the 2016-17 season! ?: @lukesudermann for #SkiBig3

A photo posted by Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine (@skibig3) on Dec 2, 2016 at 10:32am PST

@yannik.schulz hanging one out in the sun today! Always a good time ripping around with the @skirmf_ posse ? @skilouise #skibig3

Nifty ice sculpture up at the Lake! ?C.Moseley

A photo posted by Lake Louise Ski Resort (@skilouise) on Dec 3, 2016 at 9:40am PST

?Stop and smell the pines ? #banffnationalpark

A photo posted by Meg (@megsinglehurst) on Dec 30, 2016 at 10:07pm PST

@cntraveler @travelalberta @explorecanada @canada @banff_lakelouise #mybanff #mtnorquay checking out these glorious views from Tunnel Mountain after a morning ski at @mtnorquay And next up, fondue for dinner! ?

A photo posted by Joe Szopa (@yojoefosho) on Dec 30, 2016 at 4:08pm PST

Fresh pow overlooking Banff this morning – must mean Big Chair opening at the mighty ‘quay. @mtnorquay @skibig3 @flylowgear @tecnicaskiboots @blizzardskis #norquay #mybanff #skibig3 #skiwestyyc

A photo posted by Mikey Hall (@chasesnowflakes) on Jan 4, 2017 at 12:25pm PST

My morning routine ??? #lakelouiseterrainparks #lovemyjob #bestsnowpark #livingthedream

A post shared by Simon Carr (@slimsim22) on Jan 7, 2017 at 8:57am PST

One of my favourite places in the whole world – picking a way into the chutes from Galaxy Ridge. This is a really smart place to not fall. Thanks @lukesudermann for sneaking this shot of me when I had no idea anyone was even looking. @skibig3 @sunshinevillage @flylowgear @blizzardskis @tecnicaskiboots @banffsoul @shredssv #mybanff #sunshinevillage #skiwestyyc

A post shared by Mikey Hall (@chasesnowflakes) on Jan 12, 2017 at 2:52pm PST

Beautiful fiery skies this morning. #snow #powder #Banff #alberta #Canada #mybanff #explorecanada #explorealberta #mtnorquay #norquay #calgary #yyc #view #explore #climb #relax #ski #snowboard #winter #pow #latergram #mountainsbanff #explorecanada #mtnorquay #norquay #view #travel #fun #family

A photo posted by Mt. Norquay (@mtnorquay) on Jan 16, 2017 at 10:12am PST

The view must be good! That one time your teenager gets out of the car to admire the view #MtNorquay #banff #Alberta #canada #roadtrip

A photo posted by @_ourbigadventure on Jan 16, 2017 at 7:59am PST

Happy 150 years to Parks Canada this year! Let’s save more national parks around the world ppl. . . . #banff #nationalpark #150 #unlimitedcanada #timberline #live4snow #mec

A photo posted by Grant (@redbeard_ranger) on Jan 17, 2017 at 9:07pm PST

The ice sculptures at the @fairmontcll in #LakeLouise are especially magical after the sun goes down! Check out this stunning mastodon from Team Latvia. #MyBanff

A photo posted by Banff & Lake Louise (@banff_lakelouise) on Jan 21, 2017 at 9:52pm PST

Happy to show some new friends around the snow tubing park today! @fairmontjpl @westjet @fairmontcll  #snow #powder #Banff #alberta #Canada #mybanff #explorecanada #explorealberta #mtnorquay #norquay #calgary #yyc #view #explore #climb #relax #ski #snowboard #winter #pow #latergram #mountainsbanff #explorecanada #mtnorquay #norquay #view #travel #fun #family #skiclose

A photo posted by Mt. Norquay (@mtnorquay) on Jan 23, 2017 at 3:07pm PST

Spreading the jam over the jam box! ? (?: @jakestanfield_) – – – – #sunshinevillage #shredssv #ssvterrainparks #skiing #terrainpark #bluebird

A photo posted by Shred SSV (@shredssv) on Jan 24, 2017 at 4:25pm PST

Early mornings in Lake Louise @banff_lakelouise #mybanff #lakelouise #truenorthrockies #CanadianRockies #explorecanada #explorealberta #WeLoveWinter @fairmontcll

A photo posted by Argen Elezi (@argenel) on Jan 25, 2017 at 11:00am PST

For #WildlifeWednesday, a look at the snow sculpted critters currently at the base of the resort. #justlakeit #skibig3 #explorecanada

A photo posted by Lake Louise Ski Resort (@skilouise) on Jan 25, 2017 at 11:30am PST

Looking to make a day trip from Calgary? About a 1.5 hour drive from the city, Lake Minnewanka gives you the opportunity to enjoy this scenery all to yourself. Note: The western section of the Lake Minnewanka Loop Road is closed until May. You can access the area by following the eastern section of the loop. ? by @scottcbakken #ExploreCanada . Envie d’une escapade d’une journée au départ de Calgary? À environ une heure trente de route de la ville, dans le parc national Banff, vous attendent le lac Minnewanka et ses splendeurs. Attention : la portion ouest de la boucle entourant le lac est fermée jusqu’en mai. Vous pouvez tout même accéder au secteur en empruntant la section est de la boucle. ? by @scottcbakken #ExploreCanada #MyBanff

A photo posted by Explore Canada (@explorecanada) on Jan 29, 2017 at 7:02am PST

The views are always golden @sunshinevillage @skibig3! #SkiBig3 #MyBanff [email protected]

A photo posted by Banff & Lake Louise (@banff_lakelouise) on Jan 29, 2017 at 4:36pm PST

To eat or to swoon? That becomes the prevailing question when you’re at Lakeview Lounge! Lucky for you, we make it easy to do both together ;). Photo by talented photographer @daxjustin #lakelouise #welovewinter

A photo posted by Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (@fairmontcll) on Jan 31, 2017 at 9:45am PST

Sunset views from the comfort of a frozen wooden diving board in the wilderness ?✌?

A post shared by Lindsay Smith (@lindsaysmithphoto) on Feb 1, 2017 at 4:17pm PST

I really want to go play snowboards this week! @sunshinevillage #letsplaysnowboards ?: @alanahsheridan

A photo posted by Ally Peddie (@allypeddie) on Jan 31, 2017 at 2:18pm PST

Who doesn’t love a good powder wheelie?!?! Another 10cms overnight with no signs of stopping! #snow #powder #Banff #alberta #Canada #mybanff #explorecanada #explorealberta #mtnorquay #norquay #calgary #yyc #view #explore #climb #relax #ski #snowboard #winter #pow #latergram #mountainsbanff #explorecanada #mtnorquay #norquay #view #travel #fun #family

Trying to shoot the aurora and out of season milky way at the same time @sunshinevillage. ??? #canada #winter16/17#canon70d #nightphotography #aurora #stars#milkyway #mybanff #travelphotography #travelalberta #sunshinevillage #snowboarding #snowphotography #banff#winterwonderland #beautifuldestination #explorealberta #longexposure #canadianrockies #amazingworld #adventurethatislife #hiking#wildernessculture

A photo posted by Ryan Hall (@the_wandering_rhino) on Feb 2, 2017 at 9:40am PST

Looking down at the town of Banff from the lookout on Mt. Norquay. #capturecanada#imagesofcanada#ig_canada#earthofficial#theglobewanderer#explorealberta#awesomeearth#inspiredbyyou#nikon#d7200#explorecanada#travelalberta#yycnow#banffnationalpark#destinationearth#longexposhots#longexposure#tokina#GlobalCapture#worldbestshot#ic_longexpo#amazing_shots#amazing_winterseason#tokina#cprail#nightphotography#awesome_photography#mtnorquay#banff#nightphotography_exclusive#mycanadianphotos

A photo posted by Adrian de Vries (@frankthexplorer) on Feb 8, 2017 at 6:28am PST

Looking back at Whitehorn from Brownshirt. A truly stellar bluebird pow day @skilouise @skibig3 @flylowgear @tecnicaskiboots @blizzardskis @prethelmets @banffsoul #skibig3 #skilouise #justlakeit #justthetips #welovewinter

A photo posted by Mikey Hall (@chasesnowflakes) on Feb 7, 2017 at 2:37pm PST

Back at it again

A photo posted by Jenna Beans (@yennabeans) on Feb 8, 2017 at 2:27pm PST

Side door Wawa Ridge #snowboarding #sunshinevillage #explorealberta ??

A photo posted by Ian Ferenc (@ianferenc) on Feb 9, 2017 at 8:48am PST

I brace myself against the howling wind on the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Surely it will knock the snow off the trees and perhaps me off my feet? But on the leeward side all is calm. Amidst the snow ghosts, steam from the hot springs billows up the mountainside, and far down below the town shines all bright and cozy through the storm. #WeLoveWinter #myBanff #ExploreAlberta

A photo posted by Ann Driggers (@anndriggers) on Feb 9, 2017 at 9:42pm PST

Ready to hit the slopes in Banff National Park and experience North America’s longest non-glacial ski season? 

To book your next ski vacation at Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine, check out our featured ski and stay vacation packages or call us at 1-844-754-2443.

Don’t forget to hashtag your photos with #SkiBig3 on social media – we’ll be featuring another collection of the best moments at the end of this season in May.