FWSA Banff Ski Week

Banff, AB, Canada

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NW Ski Club Council
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10 reviews
Jan 25 - Feb 1, 2025
Group size: 1 - 34
FWSA Banff Ski Week
Banff, AB, Canada

NW Ski Club Council
  • Email address verified
10 reviews

$1,450
Jan 25 - Feb 1, 2025
Group size: 1 - 34

About this trip

 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!

O CANADA, HERE WE COME!

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!


What’s included

  • 7 Nights Lodging
  • Daily breakfast
    Full upscale breakfast buffet
  • Welcome reception
    Monday reception at Melissa's MisSteak
  • Council group dinner
    Tuesday evening Dinner at the Balkan with your group
  • Picnic at Lake Louise
    Wednesday picnic lunch at Lake Louise Base Village
  • Banquet dinner and dance
    Thursday Farewell Dinner Banquet & Dance at Banff Park Lodge
  • Transport to ski resorts
    Daily transport to 3 area ski resorts is included with your IKON Pass or lift ticket

What’s not included

  • Insurance
    Trip insurance is highly recommended
  • Airfare
    Additional airfare offer is subject to availability, otherwise plan to fly into Calgary
  • Airport shuttle
    Airport shuttle to/from Banff is additional
  • Lift tickets
    Lift tickets are available at additional cost
  • IKON Pass
    IKON Pass is sold separately from Skigroup.net or Ikonpass.com

Available Packages

Banff Park Lodge Dbl Q

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.

$1,450
Additional Person/Child in Room

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.


$200
Caribou Lodge Dbl Queen Bed =per person

 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.

$1,300
Caribou Lodge King Bed, = per person

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. 

$1,300
Deposit: $600
Caribou Lodge King Bed for Single person

 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.  

$2,070
Banff Park Lodge Q Bed, S

 SOLD OUT

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.

$2,370
Deposit: $600
Moose Lodge Double Occupancy

Share room at the Moose Lodge

$1,500
Deposit: $0

Available Add-Ons

Lift Tickets 5-Day Child
$205
Available until December 16, 2024Sold Out

 

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.

Banff Airporter Shuttle Link
$0

 

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.


 Calgary Airport Shuttle Bus to Banff and Canmore 

Lift Tickets 3 - Day Sr
$304
Available until December 16, 2024

 

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.

Lift Tickets 5-Day Adult
$539

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.

Lift Tickets 6-Day Adult
$652
Available until December 16, 2024

 

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.

Lift Tickets 5-Day Senior
$445
Available until December 16, 2024

 

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.


Lift Tickets 6-Day Senior
$527

 

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.

Airfare RT Portland PDX to Calgary YYC
$408
Sold Out
Deposit: $50

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

Airport transport: Calgary to/from hotel
$85
Sold Out
Deposit: $25

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. 

IKON PASS
$0

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.


IKON PASS LINK


Adult Breakfast Additional
$158

Adult breakfast additional option

$1,450


Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Calgary

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.

Your Organizer


NS
NW Ski Club Council
10 reviews
NWSCC represents 25 ski and snowboard clubs and 13 charitable associate members with 10,000 members in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Hawaii. Our clubs offer a wide variety of snow sport activities, as well as many summer and social activities. We have alpine race leagues, discounted travel programs and deals on lift tickets; we’ve got the destinations and member benefits for you. There is a club for you. Just look through our website and find out who we are – and what we can offer you.

Reviews

I was so glad I was able to participate in the bachelor blast this year. The hotel was lovely, centrally located, and laid out in such a way that our group could socialize. Linda McGavin did an excellent job of organizing the trip and gathering us together when we arrived.
By Michele G for NWSCC Bachelor Blast on Mar 28, 2025
We enjoyed the company and the trip as a whole. Accommodations were great.
By Cristina D for NWSCC Bachelor Blast on Mar 25, 2025
We had a great time. Very good accommidations
By james c for NWSCC Bachelor Blast on Mar 25, 2025
Had a great time! Nice people, very nice hotel and fabulous snow on Mt. Bachelor. Planning on it next year.
By Lisa M for NWSCC Bachelor Blast on Mar 20, 2025
We had a great time. Amazing hotel Element in Bend. Wonderful time getting to know other Skier members. Great skiing conditions. And great facility and benefits of staying at this location. And the most amazing organizer, Linda.
By kim k for NWSCC Bachelor Blast on Mar 18, 2025
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