Join your friends from NW Ski Club Council, NWSCC, and Far West Ski Association FWSA, on an epic adventure to Banff, AB, Canada next year! This is an IKON PASS destination resort.
SkiBig3 is Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise & Mt. Norquay. These 3 resorts boast almost 8,000 acres of skiing, 2 gondolas, 26 chairlifts and an annual snowfall tally upwards of 30 feet of feather-light powder snow. Lift lines here are reasonably short, and the skiing is excellent!
This is a Canadian trip, so don't forget your passport. Remember too, your dollars go farther here! Banff is a hugely popular ski town with many affordable bars and restaurants, along with some high-level options if you're inclined. Drinking age in Banff is 18years, so don't think you are feeling old. There are ski/board and equipment rentals available in town, as well as a large assortment of retail stores for anything you may have missed packing or feel the need to browse.
Theme for the week is Denim and Diamonds--you can dress up for Council Challenge Costume race and the banquet dinner dance if you want!
Double Queen Beds at the Banff Park Lodge, located in the center town where all the action is. Amenities include mini fridge, coffee in room, safe, free internet and private balcony or patio. Also offering ski storage, elevator, Full-Service Spa, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness Center, Laundry Room, 2 Restaurants including La Terrazza Italian Restaurant, The Terrace Lounge, and more.
Your stay includes the full daily breakfast buffet, daily transport to the ski resorts, and more.
Check out the pool and all the room amenities on the website link enclosed above.
Adding one person/child under age 18 into your hotel room covers the additional cost of hotel porterage, all FWSA activities including reception, banquet, picnic lunch and council dinner.
2 Queen beds sharing the room for double occupancy at The Caribou Lodge and Spa.
Newly renovated hotel offering spacious rooms, with new carpet, lighting and beds, located 10 minutes' walk from town. Amenities include mini fridge, coffee in room, safe, free internet. Also offering free garage parking, ski storage lockers, elevator, Full-Service Spa, 30-person Hot Pool, Fitness Center, Laundry Room, and more. This hotel features the Keg Steakhouse and Bar and offers complimentary Banff bus passes to explore the area on your own. Check out all the amenities in the link above.
King bed for 2 persons sharing the room at The Caribou Lodge and Spa.
Newly renovated hotel offering spacious rooms, with new carpet, lighting and beds, located 10 minutes' walk from town. Amenities include mini fridge, coffee in room, safe, free internet. Also offering free garage parking, ski storage lockers, elevator, Full-Service Spa, 30-person Hot Pool, Fitness Center, Laundry Room, and more. This hotel features the Keg Steakhouse and Bar and offers complimentary Banff bus passes to explore the area on your own. Check out all the amenities in the link above.
King bed for single person = no roommate at the Caribou Lodge and Spa.
Newly renovated hotel offering spacious rooms, with new carpet, lighting and beds, located 10 minutes' walk from town. Amenities include mini fridge, coffee in room, safe, free internet. Also offering free garage parking, ski storage lockers, elevator, Full-Service Spa, 30-person Hot Pool, Fitness Center, Laundry Room, and more. This hotel features the Keg Steakhouse and Bar and offers complimentary Banff bus passes to explore the area on your own.
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Double Queen Beds for Single Person at the Banff Park Lodge, located in the center town where all the action is. Amenities include mini fridge, coffee in room, safe, free internet and private balcony or patio. Also offering ski storage, elevator, Full-Service Spa, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness Center, Laundry Room, 2 Restaurants including La Terrazza Italian Restaurant, The Terrace Lounge, and more.
Your stay includes the full daily breakfast buffet, daily transport to the ski resorts, and more.
Check out the pool and all the room amenities on the website link enclosed above.
Share room at the Moose Lodge
Ski Big 3 is Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay all access.
Child ages 6-12 years ticket includes daily transfers to and from each resort.
Book your own transportation to and from Calgary Airport is now available for booking; use the link below. Make sure to choose the senior rate if that applies to you.
Note when you book your departure time; there is 1 hour time difference that will automatically apply to your final reservation.
When you book your pickup time in Banff; allow 2 hours for the bus transit & 2-3 hours for the airport check in= 5 hours is recommended.
You will need to pick up your bags form the baggage claim carrousel and walk about 10 minutes to the bus departing zone, signs are well marked inside the terminal. Also note if you are delayed for any reason; there are plenty of busses available and you will automatically be assigned to the next departing bus to the town of Banff. The bus will drop you at your hotel with your luggage; be sure to claim all your baggage at the hotel.
Note the cost is shown as Canadian dollars so you will see the exchange rate on your credit card.
Please do not book this option if you have purchased the airfare from this site.
Ski Big 3 is Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay all access.
Adult age 65 and over, your ticket includes daily transfers to and from each resort.
Ski Big 3 is Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay all access.
Adult up to age 64, your ticket includes daily transfers to and from each resort.
Ski Big 3 is Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay all access.
Adult up to age 64, your ticket includes daily transfers to and from each resort.
Ski Big 3 is Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay all access.
Adult age 65 and over, your ticket includes daily transfers to and from each resort.
Ski Big 3 is Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay all access.
Adult age 65 and over, your ticket includes daily transfers to and from each resort.
Roundtrip air on United Airlines
January 25th, 2025, Departing Portland PDX 5:45 AM, arriving in Calgary YYC at 12:28 PM
February 1st, 2025, Departing Calgary YYC 3:30 PM, arriving in Portland PDX 8:05 PM
Round trip transportation from Calgary Airport to Banff hotel of choice; note this is only offered to those who purchase the airfare roundtrip from Portland, OR.
Buy your Ikon Pass from Skigroup.net and receive $50 off your purchase of this trip.
Go to this link to purchase your pass, you will only need the base pass for the Banff week, it is the SkiBig3 ticket that includes 5 days on mountain, as well as many other destinations.
The full Ikon Pass is available at a higher price, choose your option and read all the fine print.
Adult breakfast additional option
Fly into Calgary Int'l Airport, Canada YYC or make the drive from your home state. Either way, plan to arrive in time for 4pm hotel check-in in Banff, AB
The shuttle is easy to arrange for transfer from the airport to your hotel, here is the link, and remember, these are Canadian dollars! If you miss the shuttle for any reason, don't despair as there are multiple departures for our group. Brewster Express Shuttle; expect about 2-hour travel time. Dinner on your own tonight, we'll post an update on where we're heading closer to the event if you want to join.