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| MONT TREMBLANT |
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Mont Tremblant
In Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, Tremblant has been voted the number one resort in Eastern North America by SKI Magazine. Tremblant's two sides (north and south) feature a wealth of expert terrain, including 31 acres of glades. In fact, half the mountain's trails are black diamonds. But beginner trails still run from top to bottom, so novices will find ample space to play. The base village is on par with the skiing, and the Montreal-style nightlife will not disappoint. Le P'tit Caribou is a lively spot to grab an après-ski beer.
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| Mountain Stats: |
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| Trail Ratings: 17% Beginner, 33% Intermediate, 50% Expert |
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Summit Elevation: 2,871 feet
Base Elevation: 755 feet
Vertical Drop: 2,116 feet
Skiable acres: 627
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Average annual snowfall: 150 inches
Snowmaking: 464 acres
Trails: 94
Snowboarding: Yes
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| Lifts: 13 total lifts, including 1 gondola & 5 high-speed quads |
| Extras: Pipes & parks; 31 acres of glades skiing |
| Amenities: Lessons programs for all ages & abilities |
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Mont Tremblant
3 Nights Hotel & Airfare
One and two bedroom suites in the heart of Tremblant's Canadian ski village.
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Includes breakfast daily! |
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$415 |
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Fairmont Tremblant
3 Nights Hotel & Airfare
Nestled in the heart of the region's most picturesque village.
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Includes breakfast daily! |
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$555 |
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| WHISTLER/BLACKCOMB |
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Whistler
Simply put, Whistler/Blackcomb is enormous. Together, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains offer more than 8,100 skiable acres, stretching nearly one vertical mile from top to bottom. The popular spots are too numerous to mention among the 12 alpine bowls, three glaciers, and more than 200 trails. Whistler Mountain alone offers 4,757 acres of terrain for everyone. Its hallmarks are its seriously steep, high-alpine bowls and tons of tree skiing. The two mountains are connected by a pedestrian village that's home to a raging Canadian nightlife.
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| Trail Ratings: 20% Beginner, 55% Intermediate, 25% Advanced |
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Summit Elevation: 7,160 feet
Base Elevation: 2,140 feet
Vertical Drop: 5,020 feet
Skiable acres: 4,757
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Average annual snowfall: 360 inches
Snowmaking: 215 acres
Trails: 100 plus
Snowboarding: Yes
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| Lifts: 16 lifts, including 2 high-speed gondolas & 6 high-speed quads |
| Extras: 1 pipe & 1 rail park |
| Amenities: Skiing & riding lesson programs available for all ages; Kids & teens programs; Heli-skiing; Snowcat skiing |
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Blackcomb
Of Whistler/Blackcomb's 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, 3,414 acres are on Blackcomb. Slip in through Spanky's Ladder to Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, and Garnet Bowls for a true big-mountain skiing experience. The front side features gentle cruisers and intermediate runs on the lower half of the mountain, plus steeps like Couloir Extreme. The après-ski scene in the village is always off the charts, and it rocks all night. Last call at night, or first tracks in the morning? The choice is yours.
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| Trail Ratings: 15% Beginner, 55% Intermediate, 30% Advanced |
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Summit Elevation: 7,494 feet
Base Elevation: 2,214 feet
Vertical Drop: 5,280 feet
Skiable acres: 3,414
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Average annual snowfall: 360 inches
Snowmaking: 350 acres
Trails: 100 plus
Snowboarding: Yes
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| Lifts: 17 total lifts, including 1 high-speed gondola & 6 high-speed quads |
| Extras: Superpipe, terrain garden & 2 terrain parks |
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Fairmont Chateau Whistler
5 Nights Hotel & Airfare
Relish the pinnacle of Canadian luxury just 75 miles from Vancouver at Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
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$1,655 |
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| BANFF/LAKE LOUISE |
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise, Ski Banff @ Norquay, and Sunshine Village share an interchangeable lift ticket and are located in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. Lift tickets include transportation from your hotel to the mountain. Combined, they offer more than 7,000 acres. With 4,200 skiable acres, Lake Louise is one of the largest single ski areas in Canada. The front side is comprised of mostly gentle cruisers, while the back side offers bowls, trees, and cliffs. Lake Louise offers a gorgeous, serene setting, and the best nightlife is in Banff, about 40 minutes away.
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| Trail Ratings: 25% Beginner, 45% Intermediate, 30% Advanced |
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Summit Elevation: 8,650 feet
Base Elevation: 5,400 feet
Vertical Drop: 3,250 feet
Skiable acres: 4,200
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Average annual snowfall: 179 inches
Snowmaking: 1,700 plus acres
Trails: 113 runs plus back bowls
Snowboarding: Yes
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| Lifts: 12 total lifts, including 1 high-speed six-pack & 3 high-speed quads |
| Extras: Superpipe & terrain park |
| Amenities: Snow school programs for all ages & levels; Daycare available |
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Ski Banff @ Norquay
The smallest of the three resorts in the Banff area, Ski Banff @ Norquay still has terrain for every skier out there. The first ski trails in the area were cut at Norquay in 1926, and it still delivers major thrills in the form of legit expert runs like Upper Lone Pine and Gun Run. Novices will love the terrain off the Cascade, Spirit, and Pathfinder Express chairs. Even that intermediate terrain has a rugged, backwoods feel to it. Banff @ Norquay, Sunshine, and Lake Louise share an interchangeable lift ticket.
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| Trail Ratings: 20% Beginner, 36% Intermediate, 28% Advanced, 16% Expert |
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Summit Elevation: 7,000 feet
Base Elevation: 5,350 feet
Vertical Drop: 1,650 feet
Skiable acres: 190
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Average annual snowfall: 96 inches
Snowmaking: 85% of the terrain
Trails: 28
Snowboarding: Yes
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| Lifts: 5 total lifts, including 1 high-speed quad |
| Extras: Superpipe & terrain park; Dual slalom course |
| Amenities: Snow school programs for all ages & levels; Daycare available |
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Sunshine Village
Just 15 minutes from the resort town of Banff, Sunshine Village features 100 percent all-natural snow. Located atop the Continental Divide, the resort boasts 3,300 acres of terrain and a new eight-person gondola. Much of the terrain is above 7,000 feet, including a wealth of above-treeline options. Beginner runs on the lower half make Sunshine Village a premier family resort. Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Banff @ Norquay share an interchangeable lift ticket.
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| Trail Ratings: 22% Beginner, 31% Intermediate, 42% Advanced, 5% Expert |
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Summit Elevation: 8,954 feet
Base Elevation: 5,440 feet
Vertical Drop: 3,514 feet
Skiable acres: 3,358
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Average annual snowfall: 264 inches
Snowmaking: 100% natural snow
Trails: 107
Snowboarding: Yes
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| Lifts: 12 total lifts, including 1 eight-passenger gondola & 5 high-speed quads |
| Extras: Halfpipe & terrain park |
| Amenities: Snow school programs for all ages & levels; Daycare available |
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Mount Royal Hotel
5 Nights Hotel & Airfare
Perfect location in the heart of the downtown excitement.
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$655 |
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Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
5 Nights Hotel & Airfare
Offering a unique blend of opulence and seclusion in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
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Includes 5th night FREE! |
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$899 |
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