Sunshine village, with the longest ski season in the region, has long been known for its winding gondola ride that carries you almost 1,650 vertical feet from the parking lotalong the walls of a valley and box canyonto the village base area and the rest of the lifts. I redeemed my pass shortly after the hill opened and have been enjoying the ski season. Banff sunshine season pass ikon pass mountain collective. I agree that the ski big 3 pass is great if youre planning on checking out all the resorts in the area. We are pleased to offer all banff sunshine village season pass holders unprecedented savings on a 202021 banff sunshine season pass. Vails terrain, back bowls, and 5,289 skiable acres are like nothing on earth. Three sprawling mountains provide breathtaking sitelines, uninterrupted by any signs of civilization beyond the resorts leasehold. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort. Sunshine village lift ticket prices are provided to onthesnow or sourced directly from the ski resort, who is responsible for its accuracy. If you purchased a skibig3 season pass, youll enjoy unlimited skiing and riding at banff sunshine village, as well as lake louise ski resort and mount norquay. If youre just a drive away from norquay and want to get lots of onmountain time, our season passes are the best value youll find in banff national park. Onthesnow is committed to providing the most uptodate season pass pricing to our readers, so skiers and snowboarders can make informed decisions on purchasing a season pass to sunshine village for the ski season. Navigate to season passes using the button below to see the various ski pass options that sunshine village offers returning skiers and riders.
Sunshine village provides these season pass prices directly to onthesnow or they are sourced from the ski areas website. If your family only takes one or two trips to the mountains in a season, you may think a season pass isnt for you but you could be wrong. Service to sunshine village return from sunshine village. There are 107 runs and 3,360 acres of skiable terrain at sunshine village, resulting in plenty of terrain for all types of skiers and riders.
Lift ticket prices are often dynamic and subject to change. To purchase a season pass or see the latest ski pass pricing info, visit the ski resorts website directly. Start at the base at an elevation of 1,659 m and ride the gondola to the top village terminal at 2,159 m. Alta ski area, arapahoe basin, aspen snowmass, banff sunshine, big sky resort, chamonix montblanc, coronet peak the remarkables, grand tarhgee, jackson hole mountain resort, lake louise ski resort, mammoth mountain, mt buller, panorama mountain resort. Ski schools offering ski courses at sunshine village are listed below. Spend some quality time with the family this winter at banff sunshine village. Banff sunshine village formerly sunshine village is a ski resort in western canada, located on the continental divide of the canadian rockies within banff national park in alberta and mt assiniboine provincial park in british columbia. Your ski big 3 pass includes a free bus pass from banff and is valid at banff sunshine, norquay, and lake louise.
Sunshine village offers ski and snowboard rentals on the. Effective end of day march 17th, banff sunshine and lake louise ski resort made the decision to join mt norquay and cease winter operations. Family season passes are available for 2 x parents with children up to the age of 17 years of age, as of december 31 st of the ski season, all living at the same address. Sunshine village, with the longest ski season in the region, has long been known for its winding gondola ride that carries you almost 1,650 vertical feet from the parking lotalong the walls of a valley and box canyon. It is one of three major ski resorts located in the banff national park.
For skiing and snowboarding, there are 109 km of slopes available. Ride banffs biggest gondola 8passenger cabin capacity with the whole family. There are minimal crowds on weekdays and it is long. Season passes make sense if you plan to spend more than 12 days on the mountain. Sunshine village ski guide had a great skiing tour of sunshine village resort today with snow hosts renee and victor.
Sunshine village provides these season pass prices directly to onthesnow or they are sourced from the. Sunshine village current skiing and piste conditions. The three main ski passes for north american skiers and snowboarders are the epic pass, ikon pass and the mountain collective pass. Family membership is defined as one or two parents and at least one child purchasing a youth or junior season pass note, that the discovery pass is excluded from family season pass pricing. Because of its location straddling the continental divide, sunshine. Book a ski course now at a ski school at the ski resort sunshine village. In some cases, ski resorts may be part of a multimountain ski pass, which will be indicated when those prices are displayed.
Student id along with a copy of the current course curriculum is required at the time of redeeming the pass to verify eligibility minimum of 3 classes per semester. Check out the world famous delerium dive if you like steep, deep skiing. Ticket prices do not include the national park entry pass. Ski schools sunshine village ski course sunshine village. The winters are long though and there is plenty of snow. The mountain collective is an unprecedented collaboration between the best independent ski destinations. Banff sunshine village is located 80 miles west of calgary international airport and 5 miles from banff off the transcanada highway. Additional pricing for childyoung adultsenior available. Sunshine village sits high on the continental divide in the heart of banff national park, yet just 15 minutes drive from the cozy mountain town of banff. They took our group of advanced skiers on some challenging and interesting terrain on a snowy day. Navigate to season passes using the button below to see the various ski pass options that. One of the highest resorts in north america, sunshine village has the longest season in the canadian rockies, lasting from early november through to midmay.
Sunshine village ski resort resort and ski area overview. The official opening and closing dates for banff sunshine, alberta for current and past seasons. Sunshine village is one of the three ski resorts located within banff national park. With the ski big 3 season pass, you can ski and ride banffs three resorts all winter long. Banff sunshine summer gondola open daily june 26 to september, 2019, 8 am 6 pm. Each respective ownership group determined this was the safest and best decision at that time, after consultation with medical authorities, staff, guests, and local partners. This ski report helps skiers and snowboarders find out last snowfall date, snow depths, piste conditions and offpiste powder in sunshine village. The pricing is updated as sunshine village makes changes to their season pass pricing. That means skiers and riders who missed the may 31 deadline at sunshine village and still want to. Season pass benefits exclusive access sunshine village. With seven months of skiing or riding, we have the longest season in the rockies at banff sunshine village. Our on mountain hotel is your luxury basecamp for both your summer and winter adventures.
Sunshine village, featured ski deals, alberta ski and snow reports, map of. Sunshine alpine racers is a u14, u16, fis ski racing club which values athletic development, personal growth, and camaraderie. Sunshine mountain lodge, a uniquely canadian boutique hotel, nestled within majestic peaks of banff national park. Sunshine village ski resort sunshine village snow report. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,660 and 2,730 m. Find sunshine village lift ticket prices for single day, half day and multiday lift tickets wherever that information is available and provided by the ski resort. A panorama season pass gives you the flexibility and freedom to ski or ride any day throughout the winter season.
Important changes to the ikon base pass for 20202021. Season passes for sunshine village sunshine village. Ski resort sunshine village skiing sunshine village. Sunshine can receive up to nine metres 30 feet of snow in a season and the villages altitude of 7,200 feet ensures the snow stays light and dry. Ski big 3 offers tickets if you plan to also ride at lake louise and norquay. Sunshine village coupon code promo codes coupons 2020 by. The winter sports resort of sunshine village is located in the heart of banff national park and is. Plan your next adventure at the sunshine mountain lodge. Free bus transportation with the purchase of a lift ticket bought on our bus. Thanks to popular demand, the 201112 early bird season pass sale has been extended until june 15. These dates are subject to change at banff sunshines discretion based on weather and snowfall. Breck is a vibrant mountain community with a contagious energy.
If the answer is yes, then the ski big 3 season pass is the 2017 18 pass for you. Student season passes are available for student guests 18 29 years of age, as of december 31 st students must be enrolled fulltime at an accredited canadian college or university. Sunshine village, close to the town of banff, is canadas highest resort and gets an average annual snowfall of over 30 feet covering over 3,300 acres of terrain in both alberta and british columbia. I purchased a preseason, seasons pass to sunshine village for both myself and my wife. Welcome to mountain recon our snowboard travel series that dives into resorts and. In the summer, explore the high alpine meadows as you take in uninterrupted mountain views.
Sunshine village has a ton of terrain for every type of skier. The gondola ride from the base of the mountain up to the village is quite fun and interesting even for. This is the ultimate ski week in the canadian rockies. Free bus service to and from banff to sunshine to all sunshine village for ski big 3 season pass or lift ticket holders. Comparing multipleresort season ski passes for 20202021. The best way to discover hidden gems in mountain towns to explore it firsthand with locals who know it best. Lift passes for the day or multi day visits sunshine village.
The ski area encompasses more than 3,300 skiable acres and terrain ranges from long groomed runs to steep expert trails. Check out the latest sunshine village season pass pricing for an adult, child, junior and senior, where applicable. Sunshine village is the highest ski area in western canada. Sunshine village banff national park 2020 all you need. In addition to nearly 200 days of fantastic skiing and riding at banff sunshine, your season pass will give you access to discounts on food, retail, rentals, accommodation and much more. It depends on what you are looking for though to be honest. Sunshines sevenmonth season stretches from early november until late may the longest nonglacial ski season in canada. The essential guide to skiing and snowboarding at sunshine. Sunshine village banff national park all you need to.
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